ArtVandalay Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Is it ok for a HS Runner to participate in 5K's during the summer? How about when school starts? I am not sure and can't find much infromation about the rules anywhere. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEtheridge Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 During the summer--yes. Once made eligible--no. Quick fix: Don't make your kid eligible until you're sure he's finished road racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgectv Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Does that mean if someone is running cross country, and there is a local group in town holding a charity 5k over a holiday weekend, that he/she should not run in it or risk losing eligibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coniglio Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Do not run that race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcballer22 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 The runner can participate in the 5k as long as there is a designated line for the high school runner to start at least 100 yards back. The race no longer is a 5k and will therefore not count as a 5k race. Running in a 5k counts as a meet and the TSSAA has a set a limit as to how many races each team can run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozmoe Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 The runner can participate in the 5k as long as there is a designated line for the high school runner to start at least 100 yards back. The race no longer is a 5k and will therefore not count as a 5k race. Running in a 5k counts as a meet and the TSSAA has a set a limit as to how many races each team can run. Did you just make that S@@@ up? Can you back up the 100 yards rule? I believe it is not in the TSSAA rules unless they just recently put it in. Here is the rule excepted from the TSSAA Handbook: Q. Is it a violation for a registered athlete in track or cross country to participate in a road race? A. No, provided the race is longer than 3200 meters during track season or longer than 5K (3.1 miles) during cross country season. Most smart race directors will tell the high schoolers to take one step back from the starting line, thus making the course longer than 5k. mrcballer22, do you have any other 'made up' rules you would like to share with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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