MEET LOCATION: Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN, at 4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912
TRAVEL: To best acclimate to the time change, it is best to arrive in Tennessee on Thursday. We will meet at Victor Ash Park on Friday for a course preview (wear running clothes). Following Saturday’s race, we will plan for a team activity in the afternoon/evening hours. Families are welcome to return home when it is convenient. Most families stay for the Saturday night activities and return home on Sunday.
LODGING: Three options:
Isaac’s family is staying at Drury Hotel
Cal’s family is staying at Element Knoxville West. I chose this option because it comes with a kitchen.
Click here for suggested stays courtesy of AAU.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meet Information (Entry Packet)
Meet Schedule:
8:15am National Anthem
8:20am Open/Masters Divisions (5k)
9:00am 17-18 & 15-16 G (5k), 9:30am 17-18 & 15-16 B (5k)
10:00am 13-14 Girls (4k), 10:30am 13-14 Boys (4k)
11:00am 11-12 Girls (3k), 11:30am 11-12 Boys (3k)
12:00pm 9-10 Girls (3k), 12:30pm 9-10 Boys (3k)
1:00pm 7-8 Girls (2k), 1:30pm 7-8 Boys (2k)
2:00pm 6U Girls & Boys (1k)
2:15pm Parents/Coaches Run (3k)
Course Maps: Coming soon.
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).
FRIDAY
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 PREVIEW (Map & Time): AAU offers free course previews. Click here for preview times on page 3. The times below are the times we will meet as a team to the best of our ability (based on travel, etc.). We will meet as a team at 2pm for the course preview.
DINNER: Coming soon.
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST: Eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).
RACES: See See AAU XC main page for schedule, maps, and general information. for schedule, maps, and general information.
POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: At the very least, I will host an ice cream bar on Saturday evening. In the past, we have gone ice skating, gone to game rooms, and more.