hoops4lyf40 wrote:They used to do a T-shirt exchange which is also pretty fun. I wonder if that is still a thing!
hoops4lyf40 wrote:Does the course still include man made hills and hay bails as obstacles/challenges?
hoops4lyf40 wrote:Yes the course is very flat, if it’s the same course I ran once upon a time.
NDRunning wrote:hoops4lyf40 wrote:They used to do a T-shirt exchange which is also pretty fun. I wonder if that is still a thing!
Last year the tee shirt exchange was still happening...hoops4lyf40 wrote:Does the course still include man made hills and hay bails as obstacles/challenges?
Last year there were no man made hills or bails... the only obstacles/challenges were a hard wind and cold...hoops4lyf40 wrote:Yes the course is very flat, if it’s the same course I ran once upon a time.
There is an "All Comers Race"... you can relive your glory days and run that I did it last year and it was a good time!
WDA_fan wrote:I believe Sean Korsmo (Bismarck), Brady Yoder (Dickinson), and Micade Schumway (Williston) are all planning on competing. Williston and Bismarck usually take teams down.
hoops4lyf40 wrote:I see several athletes have "competed" in a virtual NXR meet, during season. Do you think NDHSAA will take action?
Run4Fun2009 wrote:hoops4lyf40 wrote:I see several athletes have "competed" in a virtual NXR meet, during season. Do you think NDHSAA will take action?
https://ndhsaa.com/regulations/crosscountry-boys
Nothing against it in this year's regulations...
ALSO only rule in by-laws is for road races...nothing about virtual races.
Run4Fun2009 wrote:Good info...I’m a lowly assistant so never saw the info from beginning of year.
hoops4lyf40 wrote:“Date: August 7, 2020
Virtual Road Races
It was brought to the attention of the staff at the NDHSAA Office this week, the presence of virtual road races (ie Fargo Marathon gets cancelled, instead of running the actual race, athletes can register, send in times and receive awards and rankings). The NDHSAA Board discussed this today, and they confirmed that these type of virtual races are not allowed during the high school cross country season: "Virtual road races during the cross country season were discussed. The Board directed staff to remind coaches that non-school sponsored road races of any kind are not allowed during the NDHSAA cross country season." Just wanted to make sure coaches were aware prior to the start of our season. Make sure you pass along to your athletes. Justin Fletschock NDHSAA”
They made the rule... now we’ll see if it’s enforced. Tough spot to be in, with the states top runner in the mix.
NDRunning wrote:hoops4lyf40 wrote:“Date: August 7, 2020
Virtual Road Races
It was brought to the attention of the staff at the NDHSAA Office this week, the presence of virtual road races (ie Fargo Marathon gets cancelled, instead of running the actual race, athletes can register, send in times and receive awards and rankings). The NDHSAA Board discussed this today, and they confirmed that these type of virtual races are not allowed during the high school cross country season: "Virtual road races during the cross country season were discussed. The Board directed staff to remind coaches that non-school sponsored road races of any kind are not allowed during the NDHSAA cross country season." Just wanted to make sure coaches were aware prior to the start of our season. Make sure you pass along to your athletes. Justin Fletschock NDHSAA”
They made the rule... now we’ll see if it’s enforced. Tough spot to be in, with the states top runner in the mix.
I don't envy NDHSAA in this position, however, the rules in place will support their decision to enforce them and most people should understand that. I believe the more difficult choice would be to not enforce the rules, that sets a poor example for kids that the rules don't need to be followed, or only pertain to certain athletes.
There are several runners from WDA and EDC that are facing violations that will end their seasons and ultimately will affect their teams as well. I enjoy watching many of those runners, a very talented bunch. This is truly an unfortunate situation, we will wait to see how it is addressed.
hoops4lyf40 wrote:I completely agree that I would hate to see the athletes punished. However, 2 rules were broken (virtual competition, and competing for club team)… I cant say that I 100% agree with the rules, I mean who does... but nonetheless rules are meant to be followed/enforced. If they aren't going to be followed or enforced... why are they in place?
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