RACE LOCATION

Manistee National Golf & Resort, 4797 US 31 South, Manistee, Michigan  49660.  Resort Phone:  
231.398.0123

RACE CONTACT PERSON:  Eric Ross  Cell:  231.690.0596  Email:  xcracemninvite@gmail.com

J.V. RACE

J.V. Runners must accompany a varsity team to qualify to run.  The J.V. race is an open race, results and
times will not be posted at the conclusion of the race.

ENTRY FEES

$100 per varsity team (runners 1-9)
$190 boys' and girls' varsity teams combined
$20 per individual (up to 4 individuals) for incomplete varsity teams.
$100 per additional team or "B" team ("B" teams will run in the same event as varsity.  You must run your
10-18 runners as a "B" team)
$80 per middle school team not accompanied by a varsity team.

ENTRY DEADLINE

Entry fees are to be paid in full and accompany the event contract by October 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.  
Payments made after October 13, 2011 will be accessed a late fee of $20 and applied to the total team
entry.  
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS will be mailed with the event packet to teams with a signed contract.  If
paying by check, please inquire.

SCORING

The varsity race in this event will be professionally timed by Michiana Timing Company and times will be
posted.

AWARDS

Champions in each division will receive a trophy.  Top 25 individuals in each division will receive a
custom medal.  Top 15 individuals in the J.V. races will receive a custom medal as they cross the finish
line.  Top 15 individuals in the open race, both male and female, will receive a custom medal as they
cross the finish line.  (No age groups.)  


PARKING

Team buses or team vans will have access to complimentary parking.  Spectator parking will be $5 per
vehicle.  Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to teams on the day of the race.

ACCOMODATIONS

Accommodations will be available to teams and families at Manistee National.  The resort features a 42
room inn, indoor pool and hot tub, grille and lounge, with ample parking.  Special lodging packages are
available.  For more information or to view room options, see direct link at top right of page.

RACE TIMES
LODGING at MANISTEE NATIONAL

Standard Room features a spacious floor
plan, two queen beds and HD television.
Room tax additional

(Click on logo above for direct link)
RACE PACKAGE $439
Includes 6 Standard Rooms

SPECTATOR SPECIAL $79
Standard Room
Manistee National Golf & Resort, the Race Committee and Bear Lake School Cross Country Team reserves the
right to make changes to this event.  You will be notified in advance if changes occur.
MANISTEE NATIONAL
CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
2011 RACE COMMITTEE

William Shriver - Race Director

Doug Bell - General Manager

Ian Ziska - Head Golf Professional

Eric Ross - Race Coordinator
Runners, coaches and family members can expect a first-class event, including
professional timing by Classic Race Management.  The race will be hosted by the Bear
Lake Cross Country Team in conjunction with Manistee National.  The event includes both
boys and girls divisional races and an open 5K race.  The race course will feature a three
leaf clover layout, bringing each mile back to the staging area for coaches and spectators,
on packed trails and groomed fairways.  
CLICK TO PRE-REGISTER
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2011 INVITE PREVIEW VIDEO -  LAKE HOUSE FILMS
Photography by
Lynn Marie O'Connor
Onekama, MIchigan
THANK YOU
RACE SPONSORS

Note:  Changes may be made
up to 3 days prior to event due
to number of team entries.  
Please check back for
additional changes.
RACE DAY PHOTOS
CLICK HERE
RACE DAY 2011
Photos & Video
9:30 am
Open Race
10:00 am
Small School
JV Girls
10:30 am
Small School
JV Boys
11:00 am
Small School
Varsity Girls
11:30 am
Small School
Varsity Boys
12:00
All School
MS Girls/Boys
12:15 pm
Small School
AWARDS
12:30 pm
Large School
JV Girls
1:00 pm
Large School
JV Boys
1:30 pm
Large School
Varsity Girls
2:00 pm
Large School
Varsity Boys
2:30 pm
Large School
AWARDS
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2011 COURSE PREVIEW -  LAKE HOUSE FILMS
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011