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 → 5:00 - 7:00 PM
7:25 pm – High School Boys 
8:10 pm – High School Girls 
8:45 pm – College Men 
9:25 pm – College Women 

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!

PAYMENT LINK:
If paying by check:
Make out checks to DALTON STATE FOUNDATION
Note: Cross Country Entry Fee
Send to:
Dalton State Athletics - Ottinger Hall
730 College Dr., Dalton, GA 30720

If paying by card, please use the link provided.  https://daltonstate.givingfuel.com/saturday-night-lights
If sending two teams, click on $600 option. 
If sending one team, click on $300 option.
If bringing individuals, click other amount option and put proper total for team amount plus $50 per individual 
EX: Two teams plus three individuals = $750

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 porta potties 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 6:15 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