16th Annual

Michigan Catholic Cross Country Invitational

Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus

Saturday, August 28, 2021

 

Schedule

Grounds open at 7:00 a.m.

8:20   Coach’s Meeting (Stage)

8:45   Girls JV Race – unlimited entries

9:15   Boys JV Race – unlimited entries

10:00 Girls Varsity Race – 7 per team

10:30 Boys Varsity Race – 7 per team

10:55 Boys/Girls 2-mile –unlimited entries

11:20 Complimentary Coach’s Luncheon (Sandwich and Salad bar)

12:15 Mass for Runners and Awards

 

Entry procedures and deadline

Entries must be submitted by August 24, 2021 via www.athletic.net/

Enter all runners in the race they are going to run in.

Questions about entries or using the www.athletic.net process

Should be directed to Coach Tim Simpson at lccxc@aol.com. /phone 517-896-8474

 

Awards

Invitational Champion boys and girls Varsity teams will take home our perpetual trophy, “The

Bishop’s Cup,” an 18” etched crystal cup. In addition to awards for the overall winners, teams

will be recognized as Divisional Champions based on school enrollment. Winner of the large

school division receives the Knights of Columbus Award, while the winner of the small school

division receives the St. Francis Award. Team trophies will also be awarded to the top 2 JV

teams. Members of all ten winning teams get a Michigan Catholic running bag. The top 20

varsity boys and girls medal, while the top 10 Varsity boys and girls also receive a “Top Ten”

t-shirt. The top 10 boys and girls in both the JV and 2-mile events will medal.

 

Check-In and Team Tents

Coaches can pick up team packets in the Race Office, adjacent to the Vendor Tent. A fully

staffed first aid station also will be located on site. Team tents can be placed on the perimeter

of the field in front of the stage.

 

Parking and Admission

Admission is collected at the front gate. $5.00 per person maximum of $15.00 per car.

 

Michigan Catholic T-shirts

Race T-shirts can be ordered through this link : https://watermarkapparel.net/collections/michigan-catholic-xc-invitational/#collection

 

Coaches receive complimentary long-sleeve “Coach” shirts.

 

Complimentary Luncheon for Coaches

All coaches are invited to a complimentary lunch in the Retreat Center dining room. Lunch will consist of sandwich and salad bar, desert and beverages. All coaches from your program are welcome.

 

Concessions

The vendor tent offers a variety of snacks, and beverages.

 

Enjoy the property

St. Francis Retreat Center is a beautiful 95-acre campus.

Find more about the facility at http://www.stfrancis.ws/

St. Francis Retreat Center offers an extremely cost-effective package to house your team

overnight on August 27, including a pasta dinner for athletes and opportunities for bonfires,

teambuilding and fun. Visit their web site for more information.