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2024 Youth Grand Prix Rules 

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE YGP BEFORE THE FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON OR WHEN YOU FIRST SIGN UP IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE

Eligibility Requirements:

A runner must be a Tidewater Striders Member in good standing at the time of Youth Grand Prix sign up and at the conclusion of the season.

A runner must be age 16 or under on July 1st of that YGP season. A runner must complete a minimum five (5) events in the YGP schedule. (You do not need to score points in five (5) races, but just complete five (5) races.)

To clarify, if you want to participate in the 5k and 1-mile YGP you must run a minimum of 5 (5k or 1-mile races). Example you could run all 5ks, all 1 mile or a combo of both as long as complete the minimum races.

You must complete the Youth Grand Prix event in the time allotted for the event in order to earn points. For example, if it is a 5k and the course limit is 1 hour you finish that event in 1 hour.

Participation in the New Energy Youth group is a requirement for YGP.

Events:

All Tidewater Striders Youth Grand Prix races will be 5k and one-mile events for the YGP. The schedule will be posted online under Grand Prix 2024 Schedule.

YGP Age Groups:

Male: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16

Female: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16

Your YGP age group is determined by your age on July 1st. (Examples below)1. If a runner’s birthday is 4/15/2009, which makes their age 15 on 7/1/2024, then their YGP age group is 15-16 for all events in 2024 YGP series. 2. If a runner’s birthday is 8/15/2009, which makes their age 14 on 7/1/2024, then their YGP age group is 13-14 for all events in 2024 YGP series.

Awards and Points:

End of year awards will be presented at season ending YGP Awards Party to the top three finishers in each age group based on total points accumulated. Points are awarded for placing first through fifth (10, 8, 6, 4, 2) in your Youth Grand Prix age group. All finishers not in the top 5 will score 1 point. If runner runs both the 5k and 1Mile at an event Only one distance will be scored for the race. Volunteering (1) time is a requirement.  Volunteer service must be provided at a Tidewater Striders Event prior to the end of the YGP season. (Volunteering at the last race of the YGP season will count, i.e. helping at the Turkey Trot water stops).  Races only count from date of YGP sign up and forward. No back dating of points from prior events will occur, unless an omission or miscalculation of an eligible runner.

Updated YGP Standings will be posted within one week or as soon as possible after the completion of each YGP event. YGP Standings will be posted using your July 1st age group.

Note: The Youth Grand Prix committee reserves the right to substitute races in the event of a cancellation.

Any questions, please contact Teresa Markley at the following Teresa.markley@cox.net

·       Tidewater Striders Resolution 5k/1Mile    1/1

·       Strider Indoor Track Meet 1Mile                2/11

·       Dismal Swamp 5k & Kids 1 Mile                4/20

·       Eggleston OK 5k& 1Mile                             6/8

        Jubilee Run 5k & 1 Miler                             6/16

·       Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5k &1M     7/27

·       Strider Mile                                                  8/3

·       Elizabeth River Run 1M                               9/22

·       Storm the Bay 5k & Mermaid 1 Mile           10/12           

·       XC Classic 5k & 1.5 Mile                             11/3

Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 1M                     11/28

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this race series or its scoring, please use the following email address:

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