MIAA Division 2 Championship, 11/15/25

Before we get to the meet preview, Coach Blue would like to share this message with you:

Thank you so much for the thoughtful and cool gifts. But more importantly, thank you for letting me be a part of the team. I've learned that XC truly is a sport in which the individual gives themselves to the team, and the team uplifts the individual, leading to improvement for both. The dedication and persistence you folks have shown daily for the past three months to achieve that goal has been impressive. I'm proud of all of you. 

The product of your hard work is a trip to the "Meet of Champions"—an apt destination for a team like yourselves.

Be great on Saturday, be great always

-Coach Blue

I feel the same way; it's been an excellent season marked by noteworthy improvement in both fitness and tactical sense, impressive personal achievements and team accomplishments. With the Meet of Champions there's one final and justly earned chance to show what you're capable of. I'm also looking forward to spending some quality time with the fantastic gift you gave me which the internet says will take 8-9 hours to build. 

Live results

Meet Site:

Willard Park, Sherman Ave., Devens

Bus time 8:45 AM

Please arrive a few minutes early so we can get on the road in good time. If necessary, use the bathroom before we leave.

Race time 11 AM

Meet Information:

• Weather forecast: Mostly sunny, temperature around 40 degrees with NW winds 5-10 mph. It won't be a warm day, in fact this will be the coldest meet day of the season. Dress appropriately including layers to wear when you're either waiting for your race or after having completed your cool down. You may want to wear thin gloves and/or a hat during the race itself, and half tights (ideally black) if you have them. 
• Report to the starting line 10 minutes before your race is scheduled to start; keep your sweats on until the meet officials at the starting line tell you to remove them. Warmup clothes will be placed in the laundry basket which will then be brought to the tent. 
• Numbers will be assigned to you specifically for this meet; these numbers have an RFID chip attached to the back which interacts with a conductive mat at the finish line to record your time. The meet director has asked that athletes who aren't racing NOT wear their bib number if standing near the finish line; doing so can cause a false reading by the finish line mat. Also, don't crumple or fold your bib number. Finally, don't press the stop button on your wristwatch as you cross the finish line, since doing so might interfere with the RFID chip and your hand and wrist will obscure your bib number from view by the backup camera.

• MIAA tournament format 

Course Map (click to enlarge):

• Link to course map

• Starting from the NE corner of a large area of ball fields, the course is three trips around the fields. The first of these loops is the shortest, while the third loop is the longest and includes a trip into the woods with a short steep climb and descent. Soon after completing the third lap athletes turn off to the finish area.

• Due to the fact that almost the entire course is on grass, spikes should be worn (1/4" or 3/8").

• Medals will be awarded to the top 15 finishers. 

Uniform Return:

All athletes will return their uniform after their race. You can put the uniform in the laundry basket. Bring a change of clothes to wear after returning your uniform.

What to Bring:

• Uniform, including both jersey and shorts

• spare change of clothes

• Everyday training shoes

• Racing shoes

• Multiple layers of clothing including clothes to wear while warming up and cooling down, in addition to dry warm clothes for after your race

• lunch for after your race

• a bag to put wet clothes in

• Water bottle (filled)

• Snacks for post-race (chocolate milk will be provided using proceeds from the Wayland XC Festival)

• Folding chair

• Blanket (optional)

For Parents:

• A parking fee will no doubt be collected, I don't know what it is. Parking map.
• We hope to return to WHS around 1 PM.
• Dogs aren't allowed on or near the course.
• Snacks are welcome, but due to allergy concerns the Athletic Director has asked that any snacks be individually wrapped and ideally have the ingredients written on the label.