Meet Information
Good Luck All!
Location:
Kituwah Mound
3831 Ela Rd,
Bryson City, NC 28713
Kituwah: More importantly, this is the most sacred Cherokee cultural site in existence and is recognized as the Cherokee Mother Town. Archeological research conducted on the site dates back its existence as a Cherokee village to well over 10,000 years. This property contains an ancient mound, the center of the Cherokee world, that once held the eternal flame. Surrounding fields comprise the site of an ancient village and are currently used for permitted farming by tribal member
Start Times:
Men will start at 10 a.m.
Women will start at 10:45 a.m.
Awards will be presented after the meet at the finish line.
This is for the 1A Western Teams. If you are unsure you are part of us, please shoot me an email.
Admission:
There is NO ADMISSION OR PARKING CHARGE
T-shirts:
Regional t-shirts will be sold on-site
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON MILE SPLIT.
There is a $50 late fee per athlete for entries made after the deadline.
1A West Regional Meet Director:
Keith Payne
Swain High School
kpayne@swainmail.org
828-735-6218
Other Information:
1) Only register your top 7 athletes. Like in past years, only your top 7 runners will be allowed. If you enter more, we will reserve the right to reject your athletes past your top 7 at our discretion.
2) The meet will start at 10 a.m. Plan on arriving as early as possible. There will be plenty of parking in an adjacent field, just like at the state meet. Buses will park across the road, like last year.
3) The course is solid, even in the rain. We have run Regionals here in the snow and sleet and in the rain. So while spectators may be uncomfortable if it rains, the course will still be accessible for all athletes.
4) Elk: Elk will be making their way to Kituwah by the time we run. At present, they are part of a larger herd competing for mating rights and territories. Those that do not stay part of the larger herd, will move down to Kituwah for the winter months.