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2024 SlyeStrong#6 NorthXC Invitational
North Stafford High School Cross Country is hosting the 1st Annual SlyeStrong#6 NorthXC Invitational. To give some background on the SlyeStrong#6 Foundation, Andrew John "AJ" Slye was a 2012 graduate of North Stafford High School. A favorite amongst his classmates and teachers, AJ was a great student and a tenacious athlete on the baseball diamond and football field. He was a young man with strong character, piercing blue eyes, and an infectious smile. Upon returning home from his first semester at Salisbury University, AJ was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a form of blood cell cancer. His fight to beat cancer began at the University of Virginia Hospital, transitioned to Johns Hopkins Hospital and unfortunately ended on February 27, 2014 at the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Over 14 months, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant reduced AJ's body from a strong, fit football player to a thin, battle-weary shell of a young man. But the cancer did not touch this warriors heart which steadily grew stronger. Through every setback he faced, his trust and faith in God became deeper, and his resolve became ever-increasing. His spirit and that infectious smile incredibly united and inspired an entire community.
The SlyeStrong#6 Foundation has been established in loving memory and honor of Andrew "AJ" Slye who is a testament to us all regarding how to endure and enlighten in the face of hardship.
Their mission is to serve as a catalyst to find a cure for cancer, to give back to the communities who came together whole-heartedly in spirit, love, and hope to strengthen the fight for life, and to be a platform for all who have lost loved ones to cancer.
Their purpose is to bring alive the fight to find a cure for adult/childhood cancer, to raise community awareness, and to respond to the community in times of need.
Their goals are to:
1. Provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors in each of the five (5) Stafford County Public Schools and at least one (1) scholarship to a graduating senior from Stafford County Public Schools, Spotsylvania County Public Schools or Fredericksburg City Public Schools who has been immediately impacted by cancer.
2. Meet immediate community needs to alleviate hardship and promote a positive outlook .
3. Raise money in support of medical research.
4. Promote awareness of cancer and opportunities to help.
5. Provide comfort to those living with cancer
Their vision is to honor and remember AJ by supporting the fight to cure cancer through heightened community outreach, God's strength, and pure perseverance.
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Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ Willowmere Park in Stafford, VA (see directions and course maps below)
RACE TIMES
- 7:00 am - 5K Open Race (8th grade and below, and Adults)
- 8:00 am - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem
- 8:30 am - Varsity Girls 5K (7 runners max)
- 9:00 am - Varsity Boys 5K (7 runners max)
- 9:30 am - 11th/12th Grade Non-Varsity Boys 5K
- 10:00 am - 11th/12th Grade Non-Varsity Girls 5K
- 10:45 am - 9th/10th Grade Non-Varsity Girls 3K
- 11:15 am - 9th/10th Grade Non-Varsity Boys 3K
FORMAT: (*** Limited to the first 35 teams ***) Entry Deadline Sunday 8/25/24
Varsity Boys & Girls Race (7 runners max)
Non-Varsity 5K (Juniors & Seniors) - 15 runners max in each
Non-Varsity 3K (Freshman & Sophomores) - 10 runners max in each
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS:
- Top 15 in each race receive a medal
Top 2 teams in each division receive a trophy (standard top 5 scoring with runners 6 and 7 displacing. Trophies and medals for all 6 scholastic races!
OPEN RACE AWARDS:
- 14 and Under Boys: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 14 and Under Girls: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 30 and Under Men: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 30 and Under Women: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 40 and Under Men: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 40 and Under Women: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 50 and Over Men: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- 50 and Over Women: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
- OVERALL MALE: 1st & 2nd Place Trophy
- OVERALL FEMALE: 1st & 2nd Place Trophy
Sanctioning: Virginia, Bordering States, Will add if necessary
If weather changes - time schedule only may change, communication daily the week of, so check email from Milestat.
COST: Make checks payable to NORTHXC (in the memo field state SlyeStrong#6 Invitational) and mail to:
North Stafford High School
Attention: Coach Brian Maynard
839 Garrisonville Drive
Stafford, VA 22554
Scholastic Teams:
$175 per gender or $300 per team
Open Race (each participant gets a t-shirt):
$25 for 8th graders and below
$35 for all other entrants
All entry fees are due no later than August 28, 2024 (if mailed by check) or by August 30, 2024 if using the online payment system.
PARKING (please pay attention):
All Open Race Entrants, Head Coaches, Race Officials, Vendors and Sponsors will receive a parking pass for parking on the grounds at Willowmere. Space is very limited, so we will be tracking how many we give out.
Buses will be able to drop off in the designated area and then will be directed to nearby Mountain View High School to park.
**** ALL SPECTATORS MUST plan to park at Mountain View High School (where designated, we will have attendants) and we will use a shuttle service back and forth from the venue to the parking area. Please arrive well ahead of your student-athletes race time to ensure that you do not run behind seeing them participate. We suggest planning 45 minutes ahead at a minimum.
SCHOLASTIC TEAMS INFO
- You may bring a tent (we will have a designated area for ALL team tents
- An ADA compliant bathroom will be available for those that need it, otherwise, there will be port-a-johns on site near the team tent area for all to use.
- Please bring your own athletic tape, water (and bottles), and clean up after yourselves using the trash bags provided.
- 2 Athletic Trainers will be on site for basic post race needs.
- If you would like to preview the course, please reach out to Coach Brian Maynard directly to set that up.
- Please check the COURSE MAP for specifics on where packet pickup will be, where post race medals and trophies can be obtained, and where spectators can cross the course (all spectators will be expected to only cross the course where marked, violators will be asked to leave, please share this with your team supporters).