IHSA

Boys Cross Country Quick Facts — 2008-2009

Schools Entered in 2008 Series: Total @ 489, Class 1A @ 180 T & 23 I, Class 2A @ 128 T & 4 I, Class 3A @ 151 T & 3 I
Schools Entered in 2007 Series: Total @ 479, Class 1A @ 156, Class 2A @ 153, Class 3A @ 170
Schools Entered in 2006 Series: Total @ 448, Class A @ 182, Class AA @ 266
Schools Entered in 2005 Series: Total @ 466, Class A @ 188, Class AA @ 278
Schools Entered in 2004 Series: Total @ 457, Class A @ 207, Class AA @ 250
Schools Entered in 2003 Series: Total @ 452, Class A @ 195, Class AA @ 257
Schools Entered in 2002 Series: Total @ 450, Class A @ 188, Class AA @ 262*
Schools Entered in 2001 Series: Total @ 417, Class A @ 190, Class AA @ 227
Schools Entered in 2000 Series: Total @ 404, Class A @ 178, Class AA @ 226
Schools Entered in 1999 Series: Total @ 402, Class A @ 178, Class AA @ 224
Schools Entered in 1998 Series: Total @ 405, Class A @ 181, Class AA @ 224
Schools Entered in 1997 Series: Total @ 402, Class A @ 176, Class AA @ 226
Schools Entered in 1996 Series: Total @ 397, Class A @ 177, Class AA @ 220
Schools Entered in 1995 Series: Total @ 391, Class A @ 168, Class AA @ 223
Schools Entered in 1994 Series: Total @ 385, Class A @ 168, Class AA @ 217
Schools Entered in 1993 Series: Total @ 385, Class A @ 167, Class AA @ 218
Schools Entered in 1992 Series: Total @ 387, Class A @ 164, Class AA @ 223
Schools Entered in 1991 Series: Total @ 379, Class A @ 155, Class AA @ 224
Schools Entered in 1990 Series: Total @ 377, Class A @ 155, Class AA @ 222
Schools Entered in 1989 Series: Total @ 378, Class A @ 152, Class AA @ 226
Schools Entered in 1988 Series: Total @ 390, Class A @ 160, Class AA @ 230
*1st Year Chicago Public League Schools Enter State Series at Regionals

Total schools entered does not reflect potential late entries or withdrawals received after this posting.

First Year of State Series: 1946-47 (First Race Nov. 16, 1946)
First Year of Two-Class Series: 1976

Levels of Competition: Regionals: Class 1A (16), Class 2A (16) and Class 3A (20) on Saturday, Oct. 25
Sectionals: Class 1A (4), Class 2A (4) and Class 3A Sectionals (5) on Saturday, November 1
State Final: Saturday, Nov. 8 at Detweiller Park, Peoria

State Final Time Schedule
Saturday, November 8
Class 1A Girls Race - 9:00 a.m.
Class 1A Boys Race - 10:00 a.m.
Class 1A Boys and Girls Awards Ceremony - 11:00
Class 2A Girls Race - 11:00 a.m.
Class 2A Boys Race - noon
Class 2A Boys and Girls Awards Ceremony - 1:00 p.m.
Class 3A Girls Race - 1:00 p.m.
Class 3A Boys Race - 2:00 p.m.
Class 3A Boys and Girls Awards Ceremony - 3:00 p.m.

Advancement: Regional to Sectional (all classes):
Team: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Place
Individual: 1st five (5) runners not members of qualifying teams

Sectional to State Final (all classes):
Team: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Place
Individual: 1st seven (7) runners not members of qualifying teams. In addition, in the event the 8th, 9th or 10th place overall individual finisher(s) in the sectional are not on a qualifying team, they shall advance from the sectional to the state final meet.

NOTE: All State Final races (Boys and Girls) are 3.0 miles. Distance range for Regionals and/or Sectionals is 2.75 miles (minimum) to 5K or 3.12 miles (maximum).

Race and Awards Ceremony to be conducted at Detweiller Park, Peoria, just off State Highway 29 North of city.

Scoring: All levels: A maximum of seven (7) runners may compete in a given meet, and the first five (5) finishing runners will count in the team scoring. If less than five (5) runners compete for a school, it cannot be eligible for team scoring, but the individuals on the team are eligible for individual honors.

State Final Parking Fee:

Admission fees will be collected at each of the parking lots in or adjacent to Detweiller Park. The fees for Cars=$10.00; Van (extended 15 passenger type)=$15.00; Bus=$25.00. The IHSA encourages spectators to take advantage of this admission price. Obviously it is far more economical to share the ride with others attending this event. The admission price is the same for a car containing four people or only one person. The prices are per vehicle, not the number of people in the vehicle. Schools, coaches and athletes are encouraged to share this information with their fans.

Pets: Individuals are prohibited from bringing any type of pet to the State Final, with the exception of service and seeing-eye dogs.