Meet Date: Saturday, Nov. 10th, 2012

Location: Nash Farm Battlefield, hosted by Emory University

Race Times: Men -- 10:00 a.m. (EST) -- Women -- 11:00 a.m. (EST)

Meet Director: 
Joyce Jaleel, Associate Director of Athletics Emory University
jjaleel@emory.edu
404-727-6557 (office)

Mandatory Coaches Meeting: A mandatory coaches meeting will be held Friday Nov. 9th, 2012 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.  The address of the Courtyard by Marriott is 115 Mill Rd., McDonough, GA (just off Jonesborough Road, west of the I-75 interchange).  The mandatory coaches meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.  The NCAA has mandated a check-in time of 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Failure to attend this meeting will result in a $100 fine.

Packet Pick-up: Packets will be distributed at the mandatory coaches meeting. All pertinent meet information will be covered and starting box assignments will be distributed.

Timing Chips: Timing chips will be distributed with packets at the coaches meeting. Details on the return of the chips following the race, as well as the fine for unreturned chips will be provided at this time.

Final Declarations: Competing runners must check-in with the clerk of the course at their assigned starting box 20 minutes prior to the start of each race. Specific procedures will be reviewed at the coaches meeting. A maximum of seven runners from the ten listed on the entry form will be allowed to compete for each team.

Results: Unofficial results will be posted at the course immediately following the race. One copy of the official results will be made available to the head coaches at the course once they are confirmed. Results will also be posted that afternoon on the www.emoryathletics website: click on Men's or Women's Cross Country, then click on schedule.

Course/Course Inspection: Complete course descriptions and course maps are included in the "Course Maps" section of this website. The course will be available for inspection Friday Nov. 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 10th from 8:00 a.m. until the start of the race. Please make your travel plans to allow you to view the course during these allotted times only. We are guests of the Battlefield and we will abide by their rules.

Lodging/Host Hotel: Fairfield Inn, 30 Mill Road McDonough, GA
770-305-0180

Make sure to ask for the Emory Athletics rate when making reservations. The hotel has convenient access to the Nash Farm Battlefield course, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and major interstate highways. Rooms will be on a first-call reserve basis. For other lodging options, please see the "Hotels and Restaurants" section of this website.

Athletic Training: Please refer to the "Medical Services" section of this website for details.

Shower Facilities: There are no shower facilities at the Cross Country Course. As Emory University is not near the course, it's recommended you make arrangements with your hotel for a "late check-out" and try to shower there. The Woodruff PE Center at Emory University is an option (please make arrangements at the coaches meeting -- must supply own towel and toiletries).

Transportation:  Please refer to the "Meet Directions" section of this website for directions to the course from all major interstates as well as Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

NCAA Merchandise:  NCAA Merchandise will be available at the course during course inspection on Friday, and on race day.