Disney Cross Country Classic-CANCELLED 2016

Kissimmee, FL

Meet Information

Guest and Cast Safety is always our top priority with any event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Given the unpredictable nature and path of Hurricane Matthew, the decision has been made to cancel the 2016 Disney Cross Country Classic, which was scheduled for this Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th. This event will not be rescheduled. Registration refunds will be issued to all participating teams (and individual runners if they signed up separately). If you booked rooms and/or travel packages with Disney Sports Travel, and would like to cancel, please call 4079397810. You are eligible for a full refund based on the weather forecast.

Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next October for the 2017 Disney Cross Country Classic.

Go the distance at the 21st Annual Disney Cross Country Classic presented by New Balance. This popular annual event attracts numerous Colleges, High Schools, and Middle Schools from around the country. The fast courses provide athletes a variety of terrain and a unique view of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

EVENT CONTACT INFO
Website - www.disneycrosscountry.com
Phone - 407-938-3800
E-Mail - wdw.sports.tfcc@disneysports.com

This event is a Super Qualifier for the Florida Middle School State Championship.

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PARTICIPATING TEAMS

Participating teams list

2016 SCHEDULE:

Friday, October 7th The Heroes
3:00 Mulan Division (1A/2A JV Girls 5K)
3:25 Hercules Division (1A/2A JV Boys 5K)
3:50 Pocahontas Division (1A Varsity Girls 5K)
4:15 Jasmine Division (2A Varsity Girls 5K)
4:40 Peter Pan Division (1A Varsity Boys 5K)
5:05 Robin Hood Division (2A Varsity Boys 5K)
5:35 Olaf Division (Upper Elementary Coed 2K)
5:55 Ariel Division (Varsity Middle School Girls 3K)
6:10 Buzz Lightyear Division (Varsity Middle School Boys 3K)
6:25 Baymax Division (JV Middle School Coed 3K)
6:45 Beast Division (Open Race 5K)

Saturday, October 8th The Villains
7:40 Scar Division (College Men 8K)
8:20 Ursula Division (College Women 5K)
8:50 Maleficent Division (Elite HS Varsity Girls 5K)
9:20 Hades Division (Elite HS Varsity Boys 5K)
9:45 Queen of Hearts Division (3A Varsity Girls 5K)
10:10 Cruella De Vil Division (4A Varsity Girls 5K)
10:35 Captain Hook Division (3A Varsity Boys 5K)
11:00 Jafar Division (4A Varsity Boys 5K)
11:25 Lady Tremaine Division (3A/4A JV Girls 5K)
11:55 Shere Khan Division (3A/4A JV Boys 5K)

*Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check updated schedule at registration.
*In each varsity race (all age divisions boys and girls), teams can run a maximum of ten (10) athletes. The top five (5) athletes will determine the individual team score. All other athletes from team's roster will run in the JV races.

Awards Schedule

Friday, October 7th The Heroes
4:10 p.m. Mulan/Hercules Divisions
5:10 p.m. Pocahontas/Peter Pan Divisions
5:40 p.m. Jasmine/Robin Hood Divisions
6:10 p.m. Olaf Division
6:50 p.m. Ariel/Buzz Lightyear/Baymax Divisions
7:15 p.m. Beast Division
Saturday, October 8th The Villains
8:25 a.m. Scar Division
9:10 a.m. Ursula Division
9:40 a.m. Maleficent Division
10:15 a.m. Hades Division
11:05 a.m. Queen of Hearts/Capt. Hook Div.
11:35 a.m. Cruella De Vil /Jafar Divisions
12:30 a.m. Lady Tremaine/Shere Khan Div.

*All Awards will start with Girls, and Boys will follow (unless specifically scheduled).
*Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check updated schedule at registration.

Registration/packet pick-up:
Friday, October 7: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 8: 6:00am-9:30am

High School coaches should determine which division their schools should compete in based on the breakdown of enrollment numbers.

High School Enrollment (9-12 grade only):
1A up to 493 students (1 470)
2A 493 1525 students
3A 1526 2092 students
4A 2092 + students
Elite HS - Contact meet director for consideration
Middle School - 5th - 8th grade*
Upper Elementary - 3rd - 5th grade

* To be eligible to compete in the High School division, your team must be eligible to compete according to your official state high school athletic association per NFHS guidelines. Only athletes in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to compete in the high school division. See www.disneycrosscountry.com for complete eligibility requirements. No unattached or individual high school athletes.


ELIGIBILITY:
Upper Elementary School: Elementary school athletes in grades 3-5. Teams and individual athletes are allowed in the upper elementary school division.
Middle School: Middle school athletes in grades 5-8. Teams and individual athletes are allowed in the middle school division.
*In each varsity race (all age divisions boys and girls), teams can run a maximum of ten (10) athletes. The top five (5) athletes will determine the individual team score. All other athletes from team's roster will run in the JV races.
High School: Must be a current member of your state High School Athletic Association (http://www.nfhs.org/stateoff.aspx) as well as under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS), and be able to compete according to your states rules and regulations. Only grades 9 through 12 are eligible to participate according to NFHS sanctioning guidelines. Teams are responsible for verifying their teams eligibility prior to registering or making travel arrangements. Teams only, no unattached or individual athletes. Teams that are not a member of their state high school association may enter the Open Race as a club team.
*In each varsity race (all age divisions boys and girls), teams can run a maximum of ten (10) athletes. The top five (5) athletes will determine the individual team score. All other athletes from team's roster will run in the JV races.
College / University: Must be a currently eligible athlete representing a NCAA, NAIA, or Junior College, or NCCAA member Institution.
Open Race: Athletes ages 11 and up may compete in the Open Race. Club teams and high school teams that are not a member of their state high school association may enter the Open Race. First place team awards will be added for the Open Race if enough teams register.

REGISTRATION:


High School Registration

Middle/Upper Elementary School Registration


College/Open Registration

Open Race - 5K Registration

ENTRY FEES

High School/College Entry Fees (per team/per gender):

Regular Registration Fee: $100* per gender if registered July 1 through September 23
Late Registration Fee: $140* per gender if paid September 24 through October 1
*Up to 20 runners per gender, $5.00 for each additional runner over the 20 runner per gender maximum

Middle School/Upper Elementary School Fees (per team/per gender):

Regular Registration Fee: $100* per gender if registered July 1 through September 23
Late Registration Fee: $140* per gender if paid September 24 through October 1
*Up to 20 runners per gender, $5.00 for each additional runner over the 20 runner per gender maximum

High School/Middle School Combo (per school/per gender):

For schools bringing both a high school team and middle school team, please used fees listed below.

Regular Registration Fee: $175* per school per gender if registered July 1 through September 23
Late Registration Fee: $225* per school per gender if paid September 24 through October 1
*Up to 20 runners per team per gender, $5.00 for each additional runner over the 20 runner per team per gender maximum

Open 5K Race Entry Fee:

Registration Fee: $30*
*If entering a team in the open/club division, refer to team fees listed above.

Entry Deadline October 1, 2016

PAYMENT:

Open Race/Individual Middle School athletes must pay online via the payment link provided below after registering online through Direct Athletics. Payment for open/individual athletes is due within 24 hours of registering.

Teams may pay online or via school check. No personal checks are accepted.

HIGH SCHOOL PAYMENT LINK

MIDDLE SCHOOL PAYMENT LINK

COLLEGE/OPEN 5K PAYMENT LINK

Teams paying registration fees via school check may mail payment to the address below:

Via Regular Mail:
Disney Sports Attractions - Cross Country Classic
P.O Box 470847
Celebration, FL 34747

Via FedEx/UPS/DHL:
Disney Sports Attractions
Attn: Steve Margelos
3281 Sherberth Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34747
407-938-3466

TRAVEL PACKAGES:

Teams participating in the Disney Cross Country Classic may book specially priced Disney hotel and theme park ticket packages through Disney Sports Travel by calling 407-939-7810. Room only options are available. Please call soon as rooms go quickly!

Required Documents:
All participants appearing on the Direct Athletics roster, as well as coaches, must sign an event waiver.
Adult Waiver (18 and older)
Minor Waiver (17 and younger)
Please bring completed waivers to on-site registration.