The Michigan Catholic Cross Invitational will be held on August 29th, 2015.
This will be the tenth running of the invitational. ADs and coaches should watch their mailboxes for more information.
Once again the The Knights of Columbus will be a major sponsor of the the meet which is run at the St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan and hosted by Lansing Catholic High School. All Catholic high schools in the state of Michigan are invited. Spots are available for teams to spend the night or longer at the the retreat.
For more information contact Lansing Catholic Head Coach Tim Simpson at 517-896-8474 or call Lansing Catholic High School at 517-267-2113.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
MEET INFORMATION
Schedule
Grounds open at 7:00 a.m.
8:20 -- Coach’s Meeting (Stage)
8:45 – Boys JV Race
9:15 – Girls JV Race
10:00 – Boys Varsity Race
10:30 – Girls Varsity Race
10:55 - Boys,Girls - 2-mile
11:20 – Lunch on the Lawn
(Complimentary Coaches
Luncheon – Retreat
Center dining room)
12:00 – Mass for Runners and Awards
1:00 – Buses depart
Entry procedures and deadline
Entries must be submitted on ATHLETIC.net:. We will be timing and scoring all races, so we need the name of every runner who will participate in the meet. Since scoring is by number, we don’t need you to specify Varsity, JV or 2-mile squads. Please submit boys and girls teams separately. Please attempt to get the entries in by August 20. Additions can be made on the day of the meet. EMAIL questions to lccxc@aol.com. Timing and scoring will be done by Michiana Timing.
AwardsOverall Invitational Champion boys and girls Varsity teams will take home our perpetual trophy, “The Bishop’s Cup,” an 18” crystal cup. In addition to awards for the overall winners, two trophies for Divisional Champions (Overall Champion will not be eligible for divisional championship)based on school enrollment. Winner of the large school division will receive the Knights of Columbus Award. The winner of the small school division will receive the St. Francis Award. Team trophies will also be awarded to the top two JV teams. Members of all ten winning teams get a Michigan Catholic running bag. The top 20 varsity boys and girls, top 10 JV boys and girls and top 10 2-mile boys and girls will medal, plus the top 10 varsity boys and girls also get “Champion” t-shirts.
Check-In and Team TentsCoaches can pick up team packets in the Race Office, adjacent to the Vendor Tent. A fully staffed first aid station also will be located on site. Team tents can be placed on the perimeter of the field in front of the stage.
ParkingFree parking is available on site for spectators. School buses will park on site.
Admission
Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family.
Michigan Catholic T-shirts We will have meet t-shirts for sale. Coaches receive complimentary long-sleeve “Coach” shirts at lunch.
Concessions
The Michigan Catholic features a huge vendor tent. The tent offers a variety of foods as well as snacks such as popcorn, candy and Italian ice. Complete lunches will be available for under $5.
Enjoy the property
St. Francis Retreat Center is a beautiful 95 acre campus. Kids can bring Frisbees, footballs, even volleyballs – there is a sand court. Find more about the facility through the Michigan Catholic Invitational web site. St. Francis Retreat Center offers an extremely cost-effective package to house your team overnight on August 22, including a pasta dinner for athletes and opportunities for bonfires, teambuilding and fun. For more information, go to http://www.stfrancis.ws/
Grounds open at 7:00 a.m.
8:20 -- Coach’s Meeting (Stage)
8:45 – Boys JV Race
9:15 – Girls JV Race
10:00 – Boys Varsity Race
10:30 – Girls Varsity Race
10:55 - Boys,Girls - 2-mile
11:20 – Lunch on the Lawn
(Complimentary Coaches
Luncheon – Retreat
Center dining room)
12:00 – Mass for Runners and Awards
1:00 – Buses depart
Entry procedures and deadline
Entries must be submitted on ATHLETIC.net:. We will be timing and scoring all races, so we need the name of every runner who will participate in the meet. Since scoring is by number, we don’t need you to specify Varsity, JV or 2-mile squads. Please submit boys and girls teams separately. Please attempt to get the entries in by August 20. Additions can be made on the day of the meet. EMAIL questions to lccxc@aol.com. Timing and scoring will be done by Michiana Timing.
AwardsOverall Invitational Champion boys and girls Varsity teams will take home our perpetual trophy, “The Bishop’s Cup,” an 18” crystal cup. In addition to awards for the overall winners, two trophies for Divisional Champions (Overall Champion will not be eligible for divisional championship)based on school enrollment. Winner of the large school division will receive the Knights of Columbus Award. The winner of the small school division will receive the St. Francis Award. Team trophies will also be awarded to the top two JV teams. Members of all ten winning teams get a Michigan Catholic running bag. The top 20 varsity boys and girls, top 10 JV boys and girls and top 10 2-mile boys and girls will medal, plus the top 10 varsity boys and girls also get “Champion” t-shirts.
Check-In and Team TentsCoaches can pick up team packets in the Race Office, adjacent to the Vendor Tent. A fully staffed first aid station also will be located on site. Team tents can be placed on the perimeter of the field in front of the stage.
ParkingFree parking is available on site for spectators. School buses will park on site.
Admission
Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family.
Michigan Catholic T-shirts We will have meet t-shirts for sale. Coaches receive complimentary long-sleeve “Coach” shirts at lunch.
Concessions
The Michigan Catholic features a huge vendor tent. The tent offers a variety of foods as well as snacks such as popcorn, candy and Italian ice. Complete lunches will be available for under $5.
Enjoy the property
St. Francis Retreat Center is a beautiful 95 acre campus. Kids can bring Frisbees, footballs, even volleyballs – there is a sand court. Find more about the facility through the Michigan Catholic Invitational web site. St. Francis Retreat Center offers an extremely cost-effective package to house your team overnight on August 22, including a pasta dinner for athletes and opportunities for bonfires, teambuilding and fun. For more information, go to http://www.stfrancis.ws/
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Teams That Competed in 2013
Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids
Detroit Catholic Central, Novi
Divine Child High School, Dearborn – Girls Only
Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor
Gabriel Richard High School, Riverview
Lansing Catholic High School, Lansing
Lumen Christi High School, Jackson
Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
Notre Dame Prep, Pontiac
Nouvel Catholic Central HS, Saginaw
Regina High School, Harper Woods
St. Mary's Catholic Central, Monroe
St. Mary's Prep School, Orchard Lake
St. Philip Catholic Central HS , Battle Creek
University of Detroit Jesuit, Detroit
West Catholic High School, Grand Rapids
St. Patrick's High School, Portland/> St. Catherine of Siena/> Allen Park Cabrini
Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids
Detroit Catholic Central, Novi
Divine Child High School, Dearborn – Girls Only
Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor
Gabriel Richard High School, Riverview
Lansing Catholic High School, Lansing
Lumen Christi High School, Jackson
Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
Notre Dame Prep, Pontiac
Nouvel Catholic Central HS, Saginaw
Regina High School, Harper Woods
St. Mary's Catholic Central, Monroe
St. Mary's Prep School, Orchard Lake
St. Philip Catholic Central HS , Battle Creek
University of Detroit Jesuit, Detroit
West Catholic High School, Grand Rapids
St. Patrick's High School, Portland/> St. Catherine of Siena/> Allen Park Cabrini
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