OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT
2010 BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RULES & REGULATIONS
ALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION MUST BE SENT BY TOURNAMENT MANAGERS TO COMPETING SCHOOLS BY SEPTEMBER 24, 2010.
1. With the capabilities of MyOHSAA, the manager may secure the official entry blank and eligibility forms electronically. If not possible, the coach must have both forms in the possession of the meet manager one week prior to the meet, October 16, 2010.
2. To be counted in team standings, a team must start and finish a minimum of five (5) eligible runners.
3. Cross Country Managers shall utilize rated track officials.
4. District Managers will send one (1) typed copy of results with Financial Report to District Board Treasurer: Robert Huelsman, 307 Steven Street, Covington, OH 45318.
5. Each District Manager is responsible to notify participating schools as to the time District Meets will be run.
6. Admission is to be $6.00
BOYS AND GIRLS DISTRICT MEETS
are to be conducted on Saturday, October 23, 2010, with qualifiers from each District Meet to the Regional Meet as follows:| DIVISION I DISTRICTS | BOYS | GIRLS | |
| West Chester | 4 | teams | 4 |
| West Chester | 4 | teams | 4 |
| Dayton | 4 | teams | 4 |
| Dayton | 4 | teams | 4 |
| DIVISION II DISTRICTS | BOYS | GIRLS | |
| West Chester | 4 | teams | 4 |
| Dayton | 4 | teams | 4 |
| Dayton | 4 | teams | 4 |
| DIVISION III DISTRICTS | BOYS | GIRLS | |
| West Chester | 4 | teams | 2 |
| Dayton | 4 | teams | 6 |
Weather Policy
Monitor Weather Patterns – Be aware of potential thunderstorms by monitoring local weather forecasts the day before and morning of the competition, and by scanning the sky for signs of potential thunderstorm activity.
National Weather Service – Weather can also be monitored using small, portable weather radios from the NWS. The NWS uses a system of severe storm watches and warnings watch indicates conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop in an area; a warning indicates severe weather has been reported in an area, and everyone should take proper precautions. Any thunderstorm poses a risk of injury or death even if it does not meet the criteria for severe weather. Therefore, anytime thunderstorms are in the forecast (even if it is only a 20 percent chance), event organizers should be at a heightened level of awareness to the potential danger of lightning.
Management.
Evacuation - If lightening is imminent or a thunderstorm is approaching,
all personnel, athletes and spectators shall evacuate to available safe
structures or shelters. A list of the closest safe structures should be
announced and displayed on placards at all athletic venues.
Thirty-minute rule - Competition or practice shall be suspended once lightning has been recognized or thunder is heard. It is mandatory to wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning is witnessed or thunder is heard prior to resuming practice or competition. Given the average rates of thunderstorm travel, the storm should move 10-12 miles away from the area. This significantly reduces the risk of local lightning flashes.
Any subsequent lightning or thunder after the beginning of the 30-minute count shall reset the clock, and Another count shall begin.
Revised 6-1-10