1999 USATF New England Cross Country Championships
Sunday, November 14, 1999
Franklin Park, Boston MA

SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m.	REGISTRATION BEGINS
10:00 a.m.	Masters Men 8K
10:50 a.m.	Open/Masters Women 6K
11:30 a.m.	Open Men 10K
12:30	Awards presentation

AWARDS

TEAMS USATF New England Men and Women: (5 score unless otherwise noted)
Open	$150 / $100 / $50
40+:	$50 / $25 (5 men, 3 women)
50+:	$25 (5 men, 3 women)
60+:	Plaques (3 men, 3 women)
INDIVIDUALS
New England Individual Champion earn a trip to the January 2000 Ras na hEireann in Ireland (non-transferable). Details available in October

ENTRY FEES

Pre-entry:	$10 Individuals, Received by November 12 Clubs entering 5+ *together* may deduct $2/entry
Day of event:	$12 All entrants
Fees are non-refundable.
ALL runners must have 1999 or 2000 USATF membership; no exceptions

CHECK-IN & LATE REGISTRATION

Race number pick-up and late registration on race day will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. only at the course

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS follow. All pre-entered runners receive a momento

1998 New England Champions:

Men's Open	Team:	Central MA Striders	Individual:	Darin Shearer (2nd to Peter Sherry)
Men's Masters	Team:	Greater Lowell RR	Individual:	Bob Winn
Women's Open	Team:	Central MA Striders	Individual:	Sinead Delahunty
Women's Masters	Team:	Liberty AC	Individual:	Mary Lammi

COURSE:

Franklin Park, Boston, MA

Races start and finish at Playstead Field near White Stadium. Franklin Park is located 5 miles southwest of downtown Boston; field is across from the at the entrance to the zoo.

The Franklin Park course is 99% grass /dirt with excellent footing, a mix of field and road with flat, rolling, and hilly sections.

3 loops for 6K, 4 loops for 8K, 5 loops for 10K.

An excellent spectator course.

DIRECTIONS TO COURSE:

When in doubt, head towards the Franklin Park Zoo

From Boston: US 1 south to Rt 203. Follow 1 mile to rotary, 3/4 around, follow signs to course.

From North: Rt 93 South to Exit 15 (Columbia Rd). Turn Right at end of ramp. At 2nd major intersection - Columbia Rd - Turn Left. Follow 3 miles

From West: Mass Turnpike to end, to 93 South, follow above.

From South: Rt 93 North to Exit 11B (Rt 203, Granite Ave). Bear right, Follow 203 for 4 miles to rotary. Follow Signs to Zoo. Or take US 1 to 203

Subway: Orange Line to Forest Hills, about 1 mile walk

RESULTS:

Race results will be found at:

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL USATF-NEW ENGLAND (617) 566-7600 Days

ENTRY FORM

SEND ENTRY AND FEE TO:

XC Championships
c/o USATF-NE
PO Box 1905
Brookline MA 02446

$10 Entry Fee
Payable to
USATF-NE

1999 USATF NEW ENGLAND CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

ENTRY FORM

For office use only

Name _________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________

City/St/Zip __________________________________________________

Age on 11/14/99 ____ Sex ____
(Men Age 40+ will be entered in masters 8K unless otherwise noted)

Club: _________________________________

USATF Member# (1999 or 2000) - required __________________

Assumption of Risk: I recognize that cross country running is a potentially hazardous activity and injury is a possibility when running on the uneven off-road surfaces. In exchange for acceptance of this entry, I for myself, my executors, administrators and assignees, do hereby release USATF, USATF-New England, the City of Boston, and any and all sponsors and inviduals involved with the presentation and conduct of the Boston Mayor's Cup Cross country race. I hereby attest that I have full knowledge of the risk involved in running in this race, and I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this race. No one may run with a dog, nor may any runner wear headphones or push a stroller during the race.
Signature:	________________________________________	Date:__________
	(Guardian if under age 18)

USA Track & Field New England

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1999 USATF New England Cross Country Championships Sunday, November 14, 1999 Franklin Park, Boston MA