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AAU Junior Olympic National Meet

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AAU Junior Olympic National XC Championship Meet

MEET LOCATION: McAlpine Creek Park - Charlotte, NC

MEET DATE: Saturday, December 7, 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION:

PACKET PICKUP (Coach Dave will handle this):

MERCHANDISE: Will be available for purchase at registration on Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) and at the course on Saturday (7:00am – end of competition).

MEET LOCATION: McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212

FLIGHT: Delta and American Airlines seem to have the best prices, ranging $400-500.

FRIDAY

COURSE PREVIEW (Map & Time): AAU offers free course previews (walkthrough - click here for times, see page 3) at varying times throughout the day. The times below are the times we will meet as a team to the best of our ability (based on travel, etc.)

LODGING: Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Matthews, 8540 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC. 980-245-9200, $109 per night. Click here when you are ready to reserve your room.

TEAM DINNER: 6:30pm at The Rusty Onion, 6654 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226.

TEAM TENT: For the course preview and race days, we have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.

SATURDAY

RACES: See See AAU XC main page for schedule, maps, and general information. for schedule, maps, and general information.

MORE:

  • Saturday morning: aim to eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Be sure to have a nutritious breakfast and drink plenty of water. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals). Since Coach Dave will be at the race venue early in the morning, we will not meet as a team for breakfast.

  • Saturday evening: After your child’s race, you are free to remain at the event, or go tour the area. We will have a Sundae Bar around 8:00pm or 9:00pm.

Safe travels!