2011 A.V. Summer Cross-Country Series
COED RELAY: By popular demand, we will run the sixth meet July 28 as a single three-leg COED RELAY on the three-mile course (no one-mile run). At least one male and female must be on each two- or three-person team. Each segment is roughly one mile long. Traditionally held on the fifth or sixth meet in past years, the coed relay was scheduled earlier this year to allow high school runners who will be attending out-of-area running camps later in July to participate.
AWARDS: We anticipate awarding medals by age group at the finals. Winners must have run in a minimum of three preliminary meets (coed relay also counts) to be eligible for awards at the finals, and must place in their age group. Age groups are 12 & under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-up male and female, as applicable. At least one medal will be awarded in each age group, with most going two or three deep.
USATF SoCal MASTERS GRAND PRIX: For the first time, the AV Summer XC Series' final meet will be part of USA Track & Field's Southern California Masters Cross-Country Grand Prix Series. Details pending. DONATIONS ENCOURAGED: We ask a minimum $1 donation per meet (includes both races) from all participants to defray expenses and to support the HDR "AAA" awards. These awards are presented annually at the end of the fall X-C season to cross-country runners at local high schools who demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in academics, athletics and attitude. The High Desert Runners is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation, all donations are tax-deductible.
MISCELLANEOUS: Water and a sports drink will be available at the finish. Watermelon at the finals! For further details, contact X-C series coordinator Alan Brown at 661-949-8197, dabrown@dslextreme.com.
For further details, contact X-C series coordinator Alan Brown at 661-949-8197.