Race Location:

• Killens Pond State Park (https://www.destateparks.com/park/killens-pond/)
• 5025 Killens Pond Rd.
• Felton, DE 19943

Race Schedule:  All races will go off on schedule.

•       1:00 – Division I – Girls
•       1:40 – Division II – Girls
•       2:20 – Division I – Boys
•       3:00 – Division II – Boys
•       Note: Awards will follow the last race

Meet Director and DIAA Cross Country Committee Chair: George Pepper

Event Details:

• Arrival
  • The Park Superintendent has highly recommended that participants arrive early since the park fee booth does tend to back up and cause delays in park entrance. Note: All course walks must be completed prior to 12:45.
• Park Entrance, Vehicle Parking and other key information:
  • All School/Team Transportation must follow the parking directions upon entering the park guided by the Officers on duty.
  • School buses and marked school vans transporting student-athletes during this sanctioned DIAA event shall be permitted free entry.
  • All spectators must pay the state park fee to enter. In-State: $4, Out-of-State: $8
  • All pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
  • No grills are permitted in or around the main pavilion area.
  • No smoking or vaping.
  • All spectators must remain behind the roped off area near the woods line.
  • Prohibited items and activities include:
    • NO confetti, balloons, or glitter because of the threat they pose to wildlife.
    • No Banners, flags and signs on the course.
    • Footballs, Soccer balls, Frisbees, Etc. are not permitted in the starting, finishing or spectator viewing area of the course.
  • A Concession Stand will be available.
  • Portable Toilets will be available for this event.
  • Medical Tent will be located near the main pavilion. A certified athletic trainer will be on site.
  • An Ambulance and a gator will be on site for emergencies.
• Team Check in and Team Areas:
  • Teams must check in at the Pavilion to receive their event packet no later than 30 minutes prior to their scheduled race time.
  • Team camps must be spaced appropriately.
  • A trash bag will be included in your packet. Please police your team area prior to leaving. All State Parks are carry in/carry out parks.
  • Teams must supply their own water and/or drinks
• Events Rules, Policies and additional key information
  • All course walks must be completed prior to 12:45.
  • National Federation and D.I.A.A. rules will be in effect
  • Scoring will be in accordance with 2024 N.F.H.S. Track/Cross Country Rule Book. Modified scoring will not be used. Teams that finish with fewer than 5 finishers will receive a score of incomplete
  • Uniform rules will be enforced. Hats, gloves, and arm warmers are permitted.
  • Numbers must be worn on the front of the uniform jersey Do not pin numbers to your shorts.  Coaches: Do not allow an athlete to wear another athlete’s number.  See the officials at the timer’s area if another number is needed. All changes must be made by 12:45.
  • Starting Grid was determined by random drawing.
  • Runners must pass all course markers on the correct side. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
  • All runners must finish and move through the chute.
  • Today’s Referee is George Pepper
  • Jury of Appeals if needed will include 3 DIAA Committee Members: Michelle Flanagan, Patrick Castagno, and Lance Skinner.

• Awards
  • Team trophies will be awarded to the champion and runner-up team in each race of each division. Each of these teams will also receive seven (7) individual medals.
  • Individual medals will be presented to the first fifteen (15) finishers in each race.