Dalton State College Athletics

DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026

COURSE LOCATION: Grove Level North, 3931 Tom Manis Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721 Grove Level Baptist Church Cross Country Course is located just south of Varnell, Ga. From Dalton, turn right just south of Georgia Highway 2 and then right again. The course will be on your right.

SCHEDULE:
Course preview: Saturday, September 12 → 4:00 - 6:00 PM
6:40 PM – College Men
7:25 PM – College Women
8:10 PM – HS Boys
8:45 PM – HS Girls
9:30 PM – Awards

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Grove Level Park (North Course), located at 3931 Tom Manis Rd NE in Dalton, Georgia, is a true cross country course with primarily grass footing and a layout that’s easy to follow for both athletes and spectators. It’s mostly flat with a few gentle, rolling hills—just enough to break things up without slowing the race down too much. The course is open and spectator-friendly, with several spots where coaches and fans can see the race without having to move around a lot. Racing under the lights adds a fun element and gives the meet a different feel while still keeping the course fair and straightforward.

ENTRIES:
College entries will go through Direct Athletics. Unlimited entries per division (men and women). Entries
are due by 5 PM (CST) on Monday, September 7. Unattached athletes will need to contact the race
director for permission. Entry fee is $300 per team ($600 for both men and women). Unattached
individuals or teams with less than five participants will pay $50 per entry. Unattached participants are
responsible for ensuring participation will not affect eligibility status. Entry fee must be paid online
before the entry deadline!

SCRATCHES/DECLARATION:
A coaching staff member of each institution will be allowed to complete the clerking process on behalf of
their team and/or student-athlete(s). Any scratches must be reported during the schedule
SCRATCHES/DECLARATION timeframe. If the registered roster is good nothing else is needed. Student
athletes who do not participate and are not scratched from the meet will be recorded as a DNF.
AWARDS: Top 10 individuals in each race will receive a medal. Top 2 teams from each race will receive a plaque.

FACILITIES:
There are bathrooms and Portapotties located in “ATHLETE VILLAGE” near the starting line.

PARKING:
Parking is plentiful and convenient. However, personnel will be present to help
direct traffic. Team vans/buses will be instructed to park in the designated TEAM PARKING area near the “ATHLETE VILLAGE”.

ATHLETIC TRAINING:
Athletic training personnel will be available starting at 5:15 PM. They will be located near the finish line area. In
the event the visiting team does not travel with a member of their athletic training staff (College teams), athletic training services will be provided with prior notification (preferably 2 days in advance) and the visiting team has
appropriate supplies. Ice will be available after the meet.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
A certified and licensed athletic trainer will monitor the weather and make the decision to suspend
activity in the event of imminent weather. If it is recommended that activity should be suspended the
athletic trainer will notify the race director and officials. Teams will be asked to seek shelter by returning
to their respective travel bus/van and fans will need to return to their vehicles. Activity shall not resume
until given the ALL CLEAR by the athletic trainer. Teams will be given a minimum of 30 minutes to warm
up before activity is resumed.

TIMING INFORMATION:
Xpress Timing will handle timing/results (https://xpresstiming.com/). Splits and live scoring will be
available.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Meet Director: Carrie Bishop, (706) 264.0996, cbishop@daltonstate.edu
Athletic Training: Dalton State Athletic Trainers
Meet Day Operations: Tim Mills (706) 218.7494