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Results
Four teams qualify for NTN Finals in Portland OR Dec. 1.
Boys - North Central WA and Stark Street OR (Central Catholic).
Girls - Blues OR (St. Mary's) and Portland Harriers OR (Jesuit)

   NTN Webcast - Regional highlights online on Nov. 15, Nov. 22 and 29, followed by live webcast Dec. 1 of NTN finals in Portland.



Seeds and Final Schedule - Here are the teams and individuals
who will be running Saturday Nov. 10 at Eagle Island.


the Gouchers will be here!
Elite runners Adam and Kara Goucher will represent Nike at the Northwest regional, attending the races and speaking at the awards banquet. The Gouchers each ran for Team USA recently at the World Athletics Championships in Japan, with Kara winning bronze in the 10,000 meters, the first world outdoor medal in that event for the US. Adam will act as Northwest region team captain at NTN finals in Portland OR Dec. 1. Kara will be team captain for the Heartland region.



Adam Goucher

HS: Doherty, Colorado Springs CO
3-time Foot Locker finalist (1st, 1993)

Adam is one of the most accomplished distance runners ever in the US. After earning 4 NCAA titles and 11 All-America honors at the University of Colorado, Adam has gone on to win 4 US XC titles, 2 US 5k championships and was an Olympic finalist in 2000. This summer Adam was also a finalist at the World Championships in Osaka. He’s run 13:10 for 5000m and 7:34 for 3000m.

Kara Goucher
HS: Duluth East MN
2-time Foot Locker finalist
(as Kara Wheeler)
In 2007, Kara had a season of a lifetime. She shocked the world in Osaka earning the bronze medal in the 10000m, becoming the first US women ever to win a medal in a 10000m world championship. She followed up this victory with a win in the Great North Run Half Marathon, covering the distance faster than any American women ever had before. Kara has amazing range having run 4:05 for 1500m, 8:34 for 3000m, 14:55 for 5000m, and 31:17 for 10000m.


Community Race
for adults and 3rd to 8th graders - Register

News Log
Schedule

FRIDAY

12 noon to 6 pm - Course Available for Walk through
7:30 - 9:30 pm - Ice Cream Social with Nike athlete and T-Shirt swap - Doubletree Riverside - free to all athletes and coaches.
8 pm - Coaches Technical Meeting, Doubletree Riverside

SATURDAY

10:15 a.m. Grade School & Middle School boys & girls 3K
10:45 a.m. Open & Citizen men & women 5K
12:00 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls 5K
12:35 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys 5K
1:05 p.m. Girls Varsity 5K
1:35 p.m. Boys Varsity 5K
2:00 p.m. Team Introductions and National Anthem
2:15 p.m. Girls Championship Race 5K
2:45 p.m. Team Introductions
2:50 p.m. Boys Championship Race 5K


6: 30 p.m. Awards Dinner - Center on the Grove - limited seating for 500 - $15 for registered athletes, $21 for coaches and families. Adam and Kara Goucher are guest speakers. Click for Awards Dinner Registration.

Course



About Eagle Island - Dave Devine, DyeStat assistant news editor and Northwest regional editor, describes the course.

EAGLE ISLAND STATE PARK is a championship tested cross country course that challenges competitors by requiring constant adjustments to a variety of surfaces including grass, sand, packed dirt, open field, and asphalt (but only 9 meters of the black stuff). The course also requires competitors to constantly adjust pace as they negotiate a number of turns and two trips up and down Spectator Hill with its 50 meter climb and fast 90 meter
descent. Course elevation 2,724 feet. The course is very spectator friendly.

This park has been actively used for cross country meets since 1989. It has been the site of the Bob Firman Invitational, numerous district meets, four state championship meets, the WAC championships, and will be the site for the 2007 NCAA DII West Regionals.

START AREA: An open field with a starting line that can accommodate 38 teams using standard six foot boxes. It's a wide open space making this a team and spectator friendly start area. 230 meter straightaway to the first corner. Terrain: Flat,mowed hay field.

FOX TRAIL: This section is where spectators and coaches, watching from across the water, start to see the first separation in the pack. Terrain: Flat, small roller, packed and loose dirt, moderate cornering. Part of loop so this section is run twice.

THE BEACH: 200 meters of speed sapping sand. Great access to runners as they skirt along the waters edge and traverse through the park. Terrain: Flat, mowed grass, packed and loose sand, moderate cornering. Part of loop so this section is run twice.

SPECTATOR HILL: The course's single most intimidating feature and runners tackle it twice. 50 meter steep climb then 90 meter thrilling downhill. Popular viewing location. Terrain: Hill, mowed grass. Part of loop so this section is run twice.

POPLAR LANE: Coming off the course's loudest section, runners take a 180 degree corner to find themselves among the noise quieting poplar trees. Terrain: Flat, mowed grass, packed dirt, two sharp turns. Part of loop so this section is run twice.

FINISH: A 20 meter wide and 175 meter long raceway for the final kick to the finish. Cheering crowds and loud music bring runners home. Terrain: Flat, mowed hay, uneven packed surface.


Directions to Course

Eagle Island State Park charges $5 per vehicle to park
NO FEE for buses or School Vans

From I-84
Exit off of Interstate 84 at Eagle Rd. Exit #46
Travel North on S. Eagle Rd - aproximately 5 miles
Turn LEFT onto Chinden/Hwy20
Travel West on Chinden - aproximately 3 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Linder Rd.
Travel North on Linder - aproximately 1.5 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Hatchery Rd.




Local Information

Hotels

Mention NTN Northwest Regional when making reservations.
   
Hampton Inn and Suites - Boise Downtown $ 95.00
495 South Capitol Boulevard (includes breakfast)
Boise, ID 83702  
(208) 331-1900  
   
Doubletree Hotel $ 94.00
2900 Chinden Boulevard (includes breakfast)
Boise, ID 83714  
(208) 343-1871

Boise

Boise is a delightful blend of traditional and non-traditional sights and attractions. The City of Trees boasts one-of-a-kind museums and urban parks, a river flowing through the heart of the city and a 25-mile river front greenbelt. Among the many unique sites to visit are the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Idaho Black History Museum and the World Center for Birds of Prey. Southwest Idaho's easily accessible outdoors beckons the Boise visitor to enjoy nearby mountains, desert sand dunes, canyons and
whitewater rafting rivers.

Boise is the perfect city for a memorable visit. Festivals, rafting, golf, greenbelt, biking, skiing, unique attractions, fine dining, cultural arts and more! (800) 635-5240. Boise web site.

Steelheads Hockey Team Contact: Eric Trapp (208) 472-2104 [email protected]

Idaho Stampede Basketball Contact: Steve Brandes (208) 388-4667 [email protected]

Roadys Humanitarian Bowl: Kevin McDonald (208) 424-1011 [email protected]

Governor Otters Scheduler: Ruth Bartlett [email protected]

Tates Rents: Ryan Eaton 800-287-8091

BSU Admission offices: (208) 426-1156

BSU Sub Dining and Room Rental: 2nd Floor - Suite 214 Boise, ID 83725
Phone: (208) 426-1225 Catering: (208) 426-3890

Boondocks Family Fun Center Contact: Michelle Gearrey [email protected]
web site

The Athletic Training Center: (208) 658-0602 [email protected]

Boise Peak Fitness: (208) 363-7325 petevanek@boisepeakfitnesscom

Megan EB Jones
Sports Sales Manager
Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau
312 S. 9th
Boise, Idaho 83702
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208.344.7777 ext 330
Direct: 208.489.3661
800.676.1253 ext 330
Fax: 208.344.6236
For more details, go to Boise web site



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