Meet Information
Nogales High School hosts
the 2nd Annual Battle at the Border
September 09 2023
Thank you for joining us to kick off the 2022 Cross Country Season! Nogales High School is hosting this event that will take place on our fun and challenging course of mixed terrain of grass, dirt, pavement and an impressive hill section. We are located on the NHS campus at 1905 N. Apache Blvd. The staging area will be on our football field, where teams are welcome to set up camp. Restrooms and concessions will be available to all, as well as T-shirts and other merchandise.
General Information
Parking: School buses, vans and spectators' vehicles may park in the student parking lot, located at the south end of the school where you enter.
Awards:Varsity team trophies will be presented for 1st-2nd places. Varsity Races: Medals to top 20 finishers, Boys and Girls. Open Races: Medals to top 20 finishers, Boys and Girls. The fastest boy and girl overall will receive the King /Queen of the Mountain trophy.
Entries: Entries will be open and close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 07, 2022.
Fee: $150.00/gender. $275.00 for both boys and girls. Individuals: $25.00. Payments can be mailed to Nogales High School, C/O Cross Country, 1905 Apache Blvd., Nogales, AZ 85621. Checks should be made out to Nogales High School Cross Country. Hospitality Rm: Coaches and Officials will be provided with a hospitality room, located in the weight room at the top entrance to the field.
Timing: RoadRunner Race Timing, http://www.roadrunnerracetiming.com
Race Day Agenda
All athletes must check in 15 minutes prior to the start of their race. Course monitors will also be on hand to support student athletes during their race, as well as an Athletic Trainer in case of any emergencies/injuries.Race
Schedule:
8:00 AM - Coaches Meeting
8:15 AM - Presentation of Colors/National Anthem
8:30 AM - Boys Varsity
9:15 AM - Girls Varsity
10:00 AM - Boys Open Race
10:45 AM - Girls Open
11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
We once again thank you for supporting us. Please feel free to email or call Coach Liz Thomson (520-331-6535 or lthomson@nusd.k12.az.us) or Athletic Director Eric Sowle (esowle@nusd.k12.az.us) in case any questions arise. A course map has been attached for your reference.
Battle at the Border Invoice
School Name:_____________________________________________
_________ Boys Team $150.00
_________ Girls Team $150.00
_________ Both $275.00
__________Individual Athlete $25
Mail checks with completed invoice to:
Nogales High School
c/o Cross Country
1905 N. Apache Blvd.
Nogales, AZ. 85621
