Meet Site: Maudslay Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport MA
bus time: 7:00 AM, please arrive 5-10 minutes early so as not to miss the bus! The bus needs to leave on time so that the girls have time to warm up.
girls race: 9:15
boys race: 10:30
Meet Information:
• The current weather forecast is for rainy, windy conditions with temperatures around 60 degrees at race time. Winds from the north around 25 mph. Dress appropriately for the conditions, it won't be pleasant if you show up in just your uniform and a t-shirt. An up to date forecast for Newburyport can be seen here, keep checking as the meet approaches.
• When we arrive, we'll have to cross the street to get from the parking lot to the park. Be courteous to park attendants and follow their instructions when crossing the road.
• After crossing the street, the girls will begin warming up for their race; the boys will assist in setting up the tent.
• The course is a loop through the woods (approximate map here) with a downhill start before a couple of climbs in the middle stages leading back to the field where the loop started. The course is marked with both white paint on the ground and yellow plastic tape tied to trees.
• The races consist of 3 person teams running relay style such that each person runs the course in order. If we have a number of runners not divisible by 3, the leftover runners can run the course as well. Be sure to tell the coaches your team's name.
• On each 3 person team, only the runner who goes last will wear a number; a baton will be passed from one runner to the next.
• Meet shirts will be sold for $20, and there will be a concession stand as well.
• From the meet director: "do not let your runners swim in the river this is a huge liability issue for the park. Hate to have to deal with this but we are constantly being threatened with the loss of use of the park. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated."
• While the boys are cooling down after their race, the girls will assist in breaking down the tent.
• Once the boys are done, which includes cooling down after the race and the SAM circuit, we'll leave and stop for lunch at the Port Plaza on Storey Ave (Route 113). There are various restaurants there including Panera, D'Angelo, Wendy's and McDonalds.
• If all goes according to plan, we'll leave Newburyport sometime around 1 PM and arrive back at WHS sometime around 2-2:30 PM.
for parents:
• The usual parking fee is waived thanks to the generosity of the meet host, but the parking area isn't large. Carpooling is a good idea if you know of other parents that plan on attending. There will be a donation table at the meet where spectators can donate towards the cost of parking, which is not insignificant. The meet host appreciates any help in defraying this expense.
• If you're going to be at the meet and would like to take your child with you when their race is over, please let one of the coaches know.
What to bring:
• uniform
• everyday training shoes
• racing shoes if you have them
• warmup clothes - pants, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, windbreaker, etc. Cotton clothing will get wet and you'll be miserable standing around in it.
• plastic bag for storing wet clothes
• dry change of clothes for after the race
• sunscreen
• water bottle - ideally a larger (24-32 oz.) bottle if you have one, and bring it already filled
• snacks for post-race (chocolate milk will be provided using proceeds from the Wayland XC Festival)
• money for lunch
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