Meet Information
Harlan County High School proudly extends an invitation to attend the Coach Bob Howard Memorial CC
Invitational/Area 9 Championships. The course is located on the campus of beautiful Harlan County High School.
The entry deadline is September 24, and entries may be done online via MileSplit:
Race Time Race Distance Max Runners Cost
9:00 am: Girls K - 3 2000m run, unlimited entries per team, 30$ team/5$ individual
9:25 am: Boys K - 3, 2000m run, unlimited entries per team, 30$ team/5$ individual
10:00 am: Girls Elementary 4 - 6, 2000 m, unlimited entries per team. 30$ team/5$ individual
10:25 am: Boys Elementary 4-6, 2000m, unlimited entries per team. 30$ team/5$individual
10:50 am: Mixed Middle School 3000m, unlimited entries per team. 30$team/5$ individual
11:10 am: Girls Varsity, 5000 meters, Unlimited entries per team. 50$ team/5$ individual
12:00 pm: Boys Varsity 5000m, Unlimited entries per team. 50$ team/5$ individual
* Busload Special (athletes in all events) 175.00 (Bob Howard) - 230.00 for Area 9 Schools, as you are eligible for double awards! Area 9 Schools must pay both entry fees.
Coach Bob Howard Invitational
Team Awards:
Boys/Girls Varsity Winners (Plaques)
Boys/Girls runner-up (Plaques)
Boys/Girls Middle School (one post trophy)
Boys/girls elementary k-3 and 4-6 (one post trophy)
Individual Awards:
1 - 25 Boys Varsity
1 - 25 Girls Varsity
1 - 20 Boys Middle School
1 - 20 Girls Middle School
1 - 15 Boys Elementary School (4-6)
1 - 15 Girls Elementary School (4-6)
1-15 Boys Elementary School (K-3)
1-15 Girls Elementary School (K-3)
Area 9 Championship
Team awards:
Boys/Girls Varsity Winners (Plaques)
Boys/Girls runner-up (plaques)
Boys/Girls Middle School (one post trophy)
Boys/girls elementary K-3 and 4-6 (one post trophy)
Medals:
1 - 25 Boys Varsity
1 - 25 Girls Varsity
1 - 20 Boys Middle School
1 - 20 Girls Middle School
1 - 15 Boys Elementary School (4-6)
1 - 15 Girls Elementary School (4-6)
1-15 Boys Elementary School (K-3)
1-15 Girls Elementary School (K-3)
Bob Howard Memorial Invitational medals will be given out in the chute, and team awards will be given to winning coaches at the conclusion of the meet.
Medals are customized (as they have been in previous years) so we are limited to the number listed for each event only.
Area 9 Medals/awards will be given at the meet's conclusion. Area 9 Coaches can pick these up from Coach V after the meet.
Conveniences:
Concessions will be available at the race. Both food and drinks will be sold. Indoor restrooms are available. All proceeds support HCHS Cross Country.
Parking:
Vehicles will be directed to park at the race site. All spectators will enter through the MAIN ENTRANCE and park in the student lot. Buses will enter through the lower (baseball field) lot, unload, and park behind the school. There will be a 5.00 entry fee for spectators.
Spectators: Spectators must also remain behind the ropes at all times.
Communication:
Ryan Vitatoe, PhD, NCC, LPCC-S
Head Cross Country Coach
Harlan County High School
4000 Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40803
Cell Phone: 606.344.1204
Email: coachv182@gmail.com
Please make checks payable to Harlan County High School Cross Country Boosters