Meet Information
FAST CATS CLASSIC RACE ENTRIES LINK BELOW
https://ky.milesplit.com/meets/386805-fast-cats-classic/entries?sort=team
BELOW IS RACE ASSIGNMENTS FOR ALL RACES
RACE SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM: BOYS RED RACE
9:45 AM: GIRLS RED RACE
10:45 AM BOYS WHITE RACE
11:30 AM: GIRLS WHITE RACE
12:30 PM: BOYS BLUE RACE
1:15 PM: GIRLS BLUE RACE
CONTACT TRACING FORM LINK BELOW COACHES PLEASE PASS THE LINK ON TO YOUR PARENTS. THEY CAN COMPLETE THE FORM IN ADVANCE BEFORE COMING TO THE MEET.
THE OWENSBORO HEALTH DEPT. AND PARKS DEPT. ANNOUNCES THAT (2) SPECTATORS PER ATHLETE MAY ATTEND THE 2020 FAST CATS RACE. PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ON TO YOUR ATHLETES FAMILIES. TEMPERATURE CHECKS AND CONTACT TRACING FORMS WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN ENTERING THE PARK GROUNDS.
MASK TO BE WORN AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IS TO TAKE PLACE!!
THE 2020 FAST CATS CLASSIC IS QUICKLY FILLING UP WITH TEAMS. PLEASE GET YOUR ENTRIES IN SOON.
COACHES AND TEAMS ,We cordially invite you and your teams to compete in the 2020 FAST CATS CLASSIC on the grounds of YELLOW CREEK PARK in OWENSBORO, KY. This meet has become one of the premier meets in Western Kentucky. We hope you will consider competing in our meet this year.
As we all know, the contingency of this meet depends on how covid 19 effects the xc season. Be aware that changes could and probably will take place during this time. We will update all info on this page as changes take place
**AT THIS TIME WE WILL HAVE TEAM MAXIMUM CAPACITY AND RUNNER LIMITS PER TEAM IN 2020 DUE TO COVID19
***PLEASE READ IMPORTANT RACE INFO BELOW***
Until further notice, Kentucky high schools are only permitted to compete against schools located in Kentucky or located in a county that directly borders KENTUCKY. These strategies are being implemented in an effort to address social distancing and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Out Of State teams that register, please follow the above guideline. WE STRIVE TO MAKE THIS RACE THE SAFEST AND STILL COMPETIIVE UNDER THE CURRENT COVID19 CONDITIONS. TO DO SO THE CHANGES HAD TO BE MADE
Schools will be notified of their assigned division As soon As we get all entries finished and divisions set.
Fast Cats Classic entry are $75.00 per team for high schools. $15 per INDIVIDUALS not on Full Teams. Boys and girls from the same school are considered separate teams. Checks should be made payable to Kentucky Wesleyan College. Please mail to: Tony Rowe XC/Track & Field Kentucky Wesleyan College 3000 Frederica St. Owensboro, Ky 42301
HIGH SCHOOL RACE SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM: BOYS RED RACE
9:45 AM: GIRLS RED RACE
10:45 AM: BOYS WHITE RACE
11:30 AM: GIRLS WHITE RACE
12:30 PM: BOYS BLUE RACE
1:15 PM: GIRLS BLUE RACE
Below is Course Maps: 5K for High School
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Hosted by: Daviess County H. S. Kentucky Wesleyan College. Brescia University. Saturday, October 10, 2020- at Yellow Creek Park Owensboro, Kentucky.
ALL RACES WILL BE CHIP TIMED!!
You may also contact: Tony Rowe: Kentucky Wesleyan270 993-3510. Mark Fortney: Daviess County 270 543-2662. Luke Stoffel: Brescia 574 529-1021
The entry fee for the Fast Cats Classic is $75.00 per team. for high schools. Boys and girls from the same school are considered separate teams. Checks should be made payable to Kentucky Wesleyan College.
From the north into downtown Owensboro after crossing the Cary Glover (US 231) Bridge into Owensboro - go straight (south) two blocks to Fourth Street. Take a left (east.) Fourth Street/ Hwy 144. After a mile or two you will pass McDonalds and continue straight for about 2 more miles before merging right onto KY-144 E. Take 144 about 2 miles to Thruston, Ky. The entrance to Yellow Creek Park will be on the right side of the road.
From the northeast crossing into Kentucky over the William H Natcher Bridge on Highway 231 S near Rockport, Indiana continue on following Hwy 60 W/231 S toward Owensboro. Exit east on Ky 144 (exit 21) and follow it about 2 miles to Thruston, Ky. The entrance to Yellow Creek Park will be on the right side of the road.
From the east (Audubon) exit right (east) onto Wendell Ford Expressway (Hwy 60/231) and follow to it around Owensboro to the Ky 144 (exit 21). Turn right and follow 144 about 2 miles to Thruston, Ky. The entrance to Yellow Creek Park will be on the right side of the road.
From the south (Natcher Parkway) exit (east) in the right lane onto the Wendell Ford Expressway (Hwy 60/231) and follow to it to Ky 144 (exit 21) Turn right and follow 144 about 2 miles to Thruston, Ky. The entrance to Yellow Creek Park will be on the right side of the road.
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Adrian DeCaussin Cross Country Trail
At Yellow Creek Park
Inner loop (1k) is red
Upper loop (1k) is blue
Outer loop (2k) is white
Start/finish line is yellow
3k = inner and outer loop
5k = inner and two outer loops
6k = inner, upper, and two outer loops
8k = inner, upper, and outer repeat twice
**mile and km splits are marked by permanent signs on the course for each race distance