MIDDLE SCHOOL XC NATIONALS

November 9th, 2024

Louisville, KY

WHO: Any elementary & middle school athlete signed up for the current EXT program.

WHEN: Friday (11/8) thru Sunday (11/10). RSVP/Pay $225 Deposit by Saturday (10/26)

WHAT: The best memories for many of our athletes and families last season was our trip to the AAU Nationals in Tallahassee. We have another chance to travel as a team on a charter bus for a national championship meet in Louisville, KY. Our goal is to gain experience in big competitions while also fostering a positive team-building experience. In addition to racing at one of the best courses in the country, we plan to do some fun sightseeing activities including lunch at the first Kentucky Fried Chicken, Watching horse races at Churchill Downs, and of course Buc-ees!

Tentative Itinerary

  • Friday, November 8th

    • Depart RDU

    • Lunch, The Original KFC (Corbin KY)

    • Buc-ees Stop

    • Course Preview Run

    • Team Pasta Dinner

  • Saturday, November 9th

    • Breakfast

    • Middle School Team Championship

    • Fall Meet Horseracing at Historic Churchill Downs (Lunch Buffet and seating in indoor sky terrace suite)

    • Team Hangout & Dinner

  • Sunday, November 10th

    • Breakfast

    • Depart Louisville

    • Buc-ees Stop

    • Lunch

    • Arrive RDU (note that Monday is Veteran’s Day and many schools are off)

COST:

$450 per athlete staying in hotel room with teammates (3-4 athletes per room)

$400 per athlete staying in hotel room with parents (elementary athletes must stay with a parent)

We ask that all athletes plan to travel ON THE BUS with the team. Parents may also ride on the bus or travel on their own.

Included:

  • Round Trip & Local Bus Transportation

  • Hotel Room (3-4 athletes per room)

  • Breakfast - Saturday & Sunday

  • Snacks/Drinks at hotel and at the meet

  • Meet Entry Fee

  • Team Dinners - Friday & Saturday Night

  • Churchill Downs/Sky Box Suite Admission & Lunch Buffet

Not Included:

  • Lunch Friday & Sunday

  • Gas Station Stops (Buc-ees)

Ala-Carte:

Parent/Sibling Charter Bus Fee: $200/person

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn - $115 Group Rate (will send out link Monday)

Friday Team Dinner: $25

Saturday Team Dinner: $15

Churchill Downs/Sky Terrance Admission: $47 Adults, $25 Kids