GENERAL INFORMATION:
There is no admission or parking charge for the meet. Just show up and enjoy the day.
Meet Schedule:
9:00am - 7 & 8 Girls
9:40am - 7 & 8 Boys
10:20am - 9 & 10 Girls
11:00am - 9 & 10 Boys
11:40am - 11 & 12 Girls
12:20pm - 11 & 12 Boys
1:00pm - 13 & 14 Girls
1:45pm - 13 & 14 Boys
2:30pm - 15-18 Girls
3:15pm - 15-18 Boys
JO Passport - most of your questions will be answered in the Passport.
PACKET PICKUP (Coach Dave will handle this):
MERCHANDISE: On sale at the event hotel on Friday and at the race on Saturday.
Race bibs will be distributed at dinner on Friday.
MEET LOCATION: E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241.
FLIGHT: Delta and American Airlines seem to have the best prices, ranging $450-500.
LODGING: Staybridge Suites, 11711 Gateworth Way, Louisville, KY. Call 502-244-9511 to book through the front desk. Reservations are under Block Code WHI and the group name is Whisper Running - Dave Caldwell.
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.
COURSE PREVIEWS: We will meet on Friday, December 8, between 1-3pm for the course preview.
TEAM DINNER: DiFabio’s Casapela. 2311 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY. 7:30-9:00pm.
SATURDAY RACES: See the JO XC Passport and event schedule 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, as well as the same space/room for the kids to hang out, play games, watch movies, etc.
Safe travels!