2019 High School Information (college information below)
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Milliken Research Center, Spartanburg, SC
Schedule: Friday (September 13)
5:45 p.m. Collegiate Women no limit
6:15 p.m. Collegiate Men no limit
Saturday (September 14)
8:00 a.m. International Girls limit 14
8:30 a.m. International Boys limit 14
9:00 a.m. Championship Girls limit 10
9:30 a.m. Championship Boys limit 10
10:00 a.m. Junior Varsity Girls no limit
10:30 a.m. Junior Varsity Boys no limit
Divisions: The multiple varsity divisions are in place to make the field for each race smaller.
The International Division is the more competitive division. Schools that are not members of their state association (with the exception of SCISA & GISA schools) are not eligible to participate in the International Division.
You may place your girls team in one division and your boys team in another division.
You cannot enter teams in both varsity races. You do not have to declare a division.
Note 1: The International Division is only open to schools that are members of their NFHS governing body, as well as schools approved by these bodies (SCISA, GISA).
Note 2: Schools that are not members of the Georgia High School Association may only compete in the International Division. GHSA member schools are not allowed to enter runners in the Junior Varsity Division.
The Venue: The Eye Opener is staged on the campus of the Roger Milliken Center in Spartanburg South Carolina. This 600 acre campus contains more than 3,000 tress representing 90 noble species. The Eye Opener course, which circles four lakes, is one of the finest cross country venues in the southeast. It has been the site for the 1995 NCAA Division II National Championships, the 1999 Junior Olympic National Championships, and the 2008 and 2010 National Junior College Championships.
Registration/Entry Fee:
There is no entry fee for high schools to participate in the Eye Opener. Registration opens on July 1st. Teams must register at www.scmilesplit.com
The entry deadline is September 8 (Sunday) at 11:59 p.m.
Awards: Boys International and Championship Divisions – Top 3 teams, top 10 runners
Girls International and Championship Divisions – Top 3 teams, top 10 runners
Special Guest: To be announced
Accommodations
Comfort Inn and Suites
Phone: (864) 814-2001
Website
2019 College information
Course map
Race Site
Roger Milliken Center
920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, SC 29304
Entry Deadline:
September 10 (Tuesday) at Midnight
www.directathletics.com
Unattached Runners- Contact Carson Blackwelder cblackwelder@uscupstate.edu
Race Times: Friday, September 13
5:45 p.m. – Collegiate Women – 5K
6:15 p.m. – Collegiate Men – 8K
Entry Fee:
$150.00 per team and $300.00 for both men and women teams.
A team is considered 5 athletes representing a College/University.
All unattached athletes entry fees will be $25.00.
Please make checks payable to Upstate Cross Country.
Packet Pickup:
Starting at 3:30 p.m. at the tent across from the finish line
Results:
Scoring – Division I and Non-Division I scored separately
Chips:
B-Tag timing will be used to score/time the meet
Awards:
Top 10 individuals receive tri-blend shirts
Team Trophy for DI Champion and Non-DI Champion
Course Description:
Men: 8,000 meters- rolling terrain
Women: 5,000 meters- rolling terrain