Youth XC Information and Course Maps

 Litchfield: White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center Course Maps
White Memorial 2k
White Memorial 3k
White Memorial 4k
White Memorial 5k
All four courses are run over trails. The 2k has one small hill at the 1k mark. The 3k is flat with one hill near the end. The 4k and 5k have a hill at the 1.5 mile mark with an elevation of 134’. Leaves, roots, deer, tree squeeks, and possible puddles or snow will be encountered.
 

2023 National JUNIOR OLYMPIC Cross Country CHAMPIONSHIPS Louisville KY Dec 9

2023 Region 1 JUNIOR OLYMPIC Cross Country CHAMPIONSHIPS Queensbury NY Nov 19

2023 USATF CONNECTICUT Association JUNIOR OLYMPIC XC CHAMPIONSHIPS Nov 12     Results

2022 USATF CONNECTICUT Association JUNIOR OLYMPIC XC CHAMPIONSHIPS  Nov 13     Results

Mayor’s Cup Cross Country-Youth – Oct 24, Franklin Park, Boston MA

THE 2021 USATF CONNECTICUT Association JUNIOR OLYMPIC XC CHAMPIONSHIPS   Results

Sunday, November 14 , 2021
White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center, Litchfield
Hosted by the Litchfield Track Club and sanctioned by USATF Sanction #21-05-044
Time:  Number pick-up starting at 8:00 AM at the Activity Shed. (Masks required in the shed.) Course will be open for individual walks at this time. 2k, 3k, 4k and 5k maps available. Adult 5k race at 9:am.

ENTRY PROCEDURE & FEES:  Entry for JO meet is ONLINE ONLY at athletic.net.  Entry Fee is $8.00.  Complete all information on the online form.  There are no JO entries on the day of meet!

ENTRIES OPEN:  SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 AT 8:00 PM
ENTRIES CLOSE:  NOVEMBER 9, 2021 AT 11:59 PM

USATF:  All competitors must have a current USATF membership. If needed, this must be done online  at www.usatf.org  before registering for the meet on athletic.net.

All entries must have had their ages verified prior to registration.

Date of Birth verification Policy
(revised 4-21)

USATF Championships require that event registrants shall be date-of-birth verified. Members are required to upload/submit their birthdate verification documents while completing their membership profile on the USATF Connect system

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Documents submitted for birthdate verification will be processed within five (5) business days of submission (excluding holidays). It is the responsibility of the registrant to assure submission in a timely manner to meet entry deadlines.
 
HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS
Birthdate verification documents must be uploaded through USATF ConnectIf you are experiencing trouble uploading these documents, please contact the USATF National Office for assistance. Be advised that birthdate verification documents will not be accepted or uploaded by the National Office. Procedures for uploading these documents in the USATF Connect system must be adhered to and there will be no exceptions. Documents sent to the National Office will be returned and the verification will not be processed.

If a document is illegible it will be invalidated and will not be processed. Invalidated documents will not result in an extension of the submission deadline. No extension will be granted for invalidated documents that require re-submission. The processing period will remain in effect. Birthdate verification documents will remain a permanent part of the member profile and will not require re-submission.

ACCEPTED DOCUMENTS
Accepted verification documents include copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, Certified Baptismal Record, Driver’s License, or U.S. Government Issued Identification.

PARKING:  All parking will be in the Sawmill Field behind the starting line. No parking on roads or trails. No exceptions. Parking at the Activity Shed for officials only!

RACE SCHEDULE:  Races begin at  10:00 am in the following order:

8 & Under  GIRLS…………2013+……..10:00…..2k……(8:49) Barbara Mallory, Unatt. (’16)

8 & Under  BOYS………….2013+……..10:30…..2k…….(7:39) Samuel Duffy, Litchfield TC (’16)

9-10 GIRLS..………………2011-12……11:00……3k……(11:49) Danae Rivers, New Haven (’08)

9-10 BOYS..………………2011-12……11:30…..3k……(10:50) Kirian Haug, New Haven (’12)

Azaan  Dawson,  New Haven (’13)

11-12  GIRLS………………2009-10……12:00…..3k……(10:43 Angela Saidman, Wilton (’13)

11-12  BOYS……………….2009-10……12:30…..3k……(10:05) Matthew Remigino, Litchfield TC  (’12)

13-14  GIRLS………………2007-08       1:00…..4k……(15:32) Sabrina Olsen, Litchfield TC (’10)

13-14 BOYS……………….2007-08…….1:30…..4k……(13:37)  Brendan Murray, Unatt. (’14)

Robert Cozean, Litchfield TC (’16)

15-16 GIRLS……………….2005-06…….2:00…..5k……(18:06) Kerri Lyons, Club CT. (’03)

17-18 GIRLS……………….2003-04…….2:00……5k…..(17:18) Samantha Glass, Litchfield TC (’13)

15-16 BOYS………………..2005-06…….2:30……5k…..(15:15) Brendan Murray, Unatt. (’16)

17-18 BOYS ……………….2003-04…….2:30…….5k….(15:08) Daniel Schumacher, Unatt. (’14)

AWARDS:  Medals given in each race to the top fifteen finishers.

Advancement:  The National Championships will be held in Paris Kentucky, December 11.  The National meet is open to all athletes.  No advancement from Association/Regional meets is required for participation.

As of September 22 the Regional meet in Maine will not be held.  New England is exploring sponsoring an all comer, no qualification required regional meet.  Check the USATF New England website for further information.

Waivers:  As there is no advancement requirement, no waivers will be issued. NOTE:  IN THE 8 & UNDER DIVISION, ONLY 7 AND 8 YEAR OLDS CAN PARTICIPATE IN  THE NATIONALS In Paris Kentucky. SUB-7 YEAR OLDS CANNOT.

COURSES:  Maps and details at the top of this page.

STUFF:  Sorry, with so many uncertainties this year, no shirts will be available.

DIRECTIONS:  WMF is off route 202 between Litchfield and Bantam via Route 8 North to exit 42. Route 118 to Litchfield and Route 202. WMF 2 miles on left.

INFORMATION:  Irving Fox danburyhatterstrackxc@gmail.com or Dave Driscoll fuman43@peoplepc.com.

Madison 9

Junior Olympic National Championships Highlights 2019, Litchfield Track Club

The photo includes: Alexa Johnston, Thilde Killam, Laila Goodman, Gwen Krukar and Attie Bergin.
Laila Goodman, LTC, led wire to wire to win the 8 and under girls. Thilde Killam was 9th obtaining double all-american. The team of Goodman, Killam, Krukar, Johnston, and Bergin placed 4th  with 123 points!  You can get the final results by age group at athletic.net.

Region 1 results

 

Connecticut  results

TOP 30 INDIVIDUALS AND TOP FIVE TEAMS ADVANCE TO THE REGION 1 MEET at Sunken Meadow, Long Island on November 24, 2019. TOP 30 INDIVIDUALS AND TOP 5 TEAMS ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in  Madison, Wisconsin on December 14, 2019

REGION 1 JUNIOR OLYMPIC CROSS COUNTRY
MAINE, NEW ENGLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, ADIRONDACK, LONG ISLAND
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK
KING’S PARK, NEW YORK
SITE OF MANY NY STATE HIGH SCHOOL MEETS
AS WELL AS SEVERAL PREVIOUS REG 1 MEETS EG 2007
RACES START AT 10AM
2K  2019-2011 – 8 & UNDER G
2K  2019-2011 – 8 & UNDER – B
3K 2009 -2010 – 9-10 – G
3K  2009-2010 – 9-10- B
3K  2007-2008 -11-12 – G
3K  2007-2008 – 11-12 – B
4K  2006-2005 – 13-14 – G
4K  2006-2005 – 13-14 – B
5K  2000 -2004    15-18 – G
5K  2000-2004 –  15-18 – B
NOTES
BOYS FOLLOW GIRLS
ONLY 7-8 MAY PROCEED TO NATIONALS
15-18 DIVISION WILL BE BROKEN INTO 15-16, 17-18 FOR SCORING
COURSE ESTABLISH AND DESIGNED BY GARY WESTERFIELD – IAAF CERTIFIER
WHO WILL ALSO SERVE AS REFEREE
MEET DIRECTOR – ALEX QUAZO – USATF LI PRESIDENT
HOST HOTEL
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – HOPPAUGE, LI NY
OTHER CLOSE HOTELS WILL BE LISTED ON USATF LI WEBSITE
COACHES ARE REMINDED TO REVIEW 2019 USATF RULES BOOK
FOR YOUTH PAGES 157-174
YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY INFO
EG – UNIFORMS
THERE WILL BE AT LEAST 8 START BOXES – ASSOCIATIONS WILL BE ROTATED
TIMING –  ELITEFEATS TIMING DIRECTED BY BRENDEN DAGAN
USING TRANSPONDER – HY-TEX SPORTS SOFT WEAR – DEPENDING ON WIFI IN THE
AREA RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON LINE AS WELL AS POSTED WITH HARD
COPY
JURY OF APPEALS – MADE UP OF YOUTH CHAIRS FROM THE 5 ASSOCIATIONS
LEAVING ONE OUT IF NECESSARY
COURSE REVIEW WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SAT NOV 23RD – TIME 1PM
NUMBERS – ALL COMPETIORS MUST WEAR THEIR ASSIGNED NUMBER DURING COMPETITION
CHEST HIGH ON THE FRONT OF THEIR JERSEYS
USATF JO JUNIOR OLYMPIC MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 30 INDIVIDUALS IN EACH EAGE
DIVISION
THE TOP 5 TEAMS WILL RECEIVE  JO TEAM MEDALS
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY WILL BE WED NOV 20, 11:59PM VIA ATHLETIC.NET
ASSOCIATION YOUTH CHAIRS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADVANCING REGIONAL QUALIFIERS TO ATHLETIC.NET

 

THE 2019 CONNECTICUT USATF JUNIOR OLYMPIC XC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday, November 10 , 2019

White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center, Litchfield

Hosted by the Litchfield Track Club and sanctioned by the USATF (Sanction # 18-05-106)

USATF:  All competitors must have a current USATF membership. This must be done online  at www.usatf.org  before registering for the meet on athletic.net. You also need to verify the proof of birth by contacting the Connecticut membership chairman at  203-392-6813 (fax) or scan to jwbarber0917@sbcglobal.net. DEADLINE TO VERIFY BIRTHDATE IS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AT MIDNIGHT!

ENTRY PROCEDURE & FEES:  Entry is ONLINE ONLY at athletic.net for $8.00.  Complete all information on the online form.  No entries day of meet!

ENTRIES OPEN:  SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 AT 8:44PM

ENTRIES CLOSE:  NOVEMBER 5, 2019 AT 11:59PM

Time:  Number pick-up starting at 8:00am at the Activity Shed. Course will be open for individual walks at this time. 2k,3k,4k and 5k maps available. Adult 5k race at 9:am.

PARKING:  All parking will be in the Sawmill Field behind the starting line. No parking on roads or trails. No exceptions. Parking at the Activity Shed for officials only!

RACE SCHEDULE:  Races begin at  10:00 am in the following order:

8 & Under  GIRLS…………2011+……..10:00…..2k……(8:49) Barbara Mallory, Unatt. (’16)

8 & Under  BOYS………….2011+……..10:30…..2k…….(7:39) Samuel Duffy, Litchfield TC (’16)

9-10 GIRLS..………………2009-10……11:00……3k……(11:49) Danae Rivers, New Haven (’08)

9-10 BOYS..………………2009-10……11:30…..3k……(10:50) Kirian Haug, New Haven (’12)

                                                                                              Azaan  Dawson,  New Haven (’13)

11-12  GIRLS………………2007-08……12:00…..3k……(10:43 Angela Saidman, Wilton (’13)

11-12  BOYS……………….2007-08……12:30…..3k……(10:05) Matthew Remigino, Litchfield TC  (’12)

13-14  GIRLS………………2005-06       1:00…..4k……(15:32) Sabrina Olsen, Litchfield TC (’10)

13-14 BOYS……………….2005-06…….1:30…..4k……(13:37)  Brendan Murray, Unatt. (’14)

                                                                                              Robert Cozean, Litchfield TC (’16)

15-16 GIRLS……………….2003-04…….2:00…..5k……(18:06) Kerri Lyons, Club CT. (’03)

17-18 GIRLS……………….2001-02…….2:00……5k…..(17:18) Samantha Glass, Litchfield TC (’13)

15-16 BOYS………………..2003-04…….2:30……5k…..(15:15) Brendan Murray, Unatt. (’16)

17-18 BOYS ……………….2001-02…….2:30…….5k….(15:08) Daniel Schumacher, Unatt. (’14)

AWARDS:  Medals given in each race to the top ten finishers.

Connecticut Youth Junior Olympic Course Maps for cross country can be found below based on location.

Litchfield: White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center Course Maps
White Memorial 2k
White Memorial 3k
White Memorial 4k
White Memorial 5k

COURSES:  All four courses are run over trails. The 2k has one small hill at the 1k mark. The 3k is flat with one hill near the end. The 4k and 5k have a hill at the 1.5 mile mark with an elevation of 134’. Leaves, roots, deer, tree squeeks, and possible puddles or snow will be encountered. COURSE MAPS CAN BE SEEN AT www.usatf/ct.org.

STUFF:  Long-sleeve shirts for sale in the Activity Shed.  

DIRECTIONS:  WMF is off route 202 between Litchfield and Bantam via Route 8 North to exit 42. Route 118 to Litchfield and Route 202. WMF 2 miles on left.

See link below for more information: