The OHSAA 7th & 8th Grade Post Season Cross Country Invitational is the ONLY OHSAA-sponsored post season cross country event for 7th & 8th grade teams. It is a fantastic opportunity for athletes to experience the state championship course and environment.
When: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Where: Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park
Registration: Registration will open July 8, 2024, and will be open to all OHSAA member 7th & 8th grade cross country teams. It is a streamlined one-step process through MileSplit that includes your mandatory verification form. Registration will close on Sunday, October 13 at 11:59pm;
NO late entries or additions will be accepted.
Changes: Coaches who wish to make substitutions after the entry deadline will be able to do so until noon on Friday, October 18, using the substitution form that will be posted on MileSplit after registration closes. Due to printing deadlines, substitutions made after Tuesday, October 15, will not be printed in the souvenir program. If substitutions need to be made after noon on the 19th, they can be made by completing a substitution form and turning it in to the timing team at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled race.
No substitutions will be accepted via phone, email, text, or verbally.
Box Assignments: Race and box assignments will be posted no later than the end of the day on Thursday, October17.
Packet Pick Up: Packets must be picked up by a board-approved coach (no parents) at the area identified on the course map. The packets will include athletes' bibs and coaches' admission wristbands that must be worn on the wrist. Each school participating will receive three wristbands, allowing course access
Payment: The OHSAA office will send invoices immediately following the meet based on the number of athletes registered for the meet. Do not send payment before you receive your invoice.