SlyeStrong#6 NorthXC Invitational 2024

Stafford, VA
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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 - Wolverine Open 5K 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
  • 29 and Under Men:        1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 29 and Under Women:    1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 30-39 Men:        1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 30-39 Women:    1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 40-49 Men:           1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 40-49 Women:           1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 50 and Over Male:           1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals
  • 50 and over Female:           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

    Below are the costs, and each lead to a hyperlink to our school's OSP page for online payments (you will need to create an account to pay online, but there is no additional fee).

        Scholastic Teams:

    $175 per gender or $300 per team

        Open Race (each participant gets a t-shirt): REGISTER HERE

    $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):

      Please pay attention when entering the Park as a portion of the course does cross an area that a road travels to the back parking lot (it will be marked with road cones). 

      Buses will be able to drop off in the designated area and then will be directed to nearby Mountain View High School to park.

    • 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.

          - 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 Registration will be, where post race medals and trophies can be obtained, and where parking will be. 

      5K - //assets.sp.milesplit.com/meets/598778/files/willowmere_5k_xc_course.pdf

      3K - //assets.sp.milesplit.com/meets/598778/files/willowmere_3k_xc_course.pdf

    VENDORS & T-SHIRTS  -  We will have Kona Ice and Nothing Bundt Cake on site throughout the day. The Awards Tent near the finish live will have the official SlyeStrong#6 NorthXC Invitational t-shirts (cash and credit acceptable).
    HOTEL INFORMATION:  There are a number of hotels within a 15 mile radius, but the ones located off 610 / Garrisonville Road are the most locally convenient to the venue