Meet Information
*This is a VHSL Sanctioned Meet.
Dear Coach or Athletic Director:
The Charles City Invitational is one of the rare invitationals that invite schools from all levels to meet on a level playing field. Schools from private leagues, Group 1A up to Group 6A will all have an equal opportunity to have the feel of a state track meet in what has become one of the premiere meets that occurs every fourth Saturday in the month of March. Charles City High School's Invitational garnered approximately 703 athletes at the event with more than 25 schools represented in last year's rendition. In past interactions, former Junior Olympians, college standouts, current collegiate football players, and track and field athletes have all partaken in this event.
Facilities- Charles City County High School's Track was completely resurfaced and redone in 2022. In addition, we will have added pole vault. Despite being a Group 1A school, Charles City High School offers a resurfaced 8-lane rubberized track, three jumping pits, one pole vault pit, two shot and discus areas, and a high jump area. Fully Automated TIming is utilized and there is enough space for canopies and tents to be placed on the outside of the track or in the stands.
Location- Conveniently located between Richmond and Williamsburg, Charles City County High School makes it easy for teams from the Richmond Metro and Tidewater areas to come together as one. But this doesn't limit competition from other areas as well, as teams from around the state are invited!
Admission- Admission is $7.00 and tickets will be sold online (with cash only at the gate). To purchase tickets, visit https://gofan.co/app/school/VA7783.
Experienced Staff and Atmosphere- Charles City County High School have dedicated workers whom have experienced in each of their respective events for numerous years. These workers have operated their event for more than a decade and ensures fairness and competitiveness, while enforcing regulations and warning athletes of improper conduct. The atmosphere of the facility and staff include a concession stand that serves food all day at the meet, restrooms, a wall to display results upon completion of the events, clerks of course to greet and assist athletes, and a meet director with more than 40 years of track & field experience.
Affordability- The Charles City Invitational understands how tight some school and track programs budgets can be, but we also want student-athletes to receive ample opportunities to qualify for district, regional, and state competition. The cost of our meet is $200 for one team/gender and $250 for two teams/genders. Individuals are $25/person, with four or more athletes constituting as a team. (Individuals must represent a high school.)
*Entries information
-Each team is allowed up to five athletes per event. We want to continue to help your student-athletes advance to the highest level of competition possible and this is one of the ways we are electing to do that.
Entry note: If you're athlete does not have a time or mark, please enter 0.0 for running events and 0-0 for field events. All marks will be VERIFIED and a seeding update will be done prior to entries being downloaded from the database. Do NOT use practice times/marks for seeding purposes.
-If you are entering as an individual, that person must be affiliated with a high school. Individual entries are to be entered through the Milestat.com website and also emailed to Head Coach/FAT Operator Andre' Jones at cchighathletics@gmail.com.
*Minimal Marks
A determination for minimal marks will be made prior to the meet. Last year, we were fortunate to have assistance to measure all four throws and vertical jumps. If minimal marks are established, the first two will be measured.
Additional Information
Date- Friday, Mar. 29, 2024
Time- Coaches Meeting 11:30 a.m., Field Events begin at 12 p.m., Running Events begin at 1:30 p.m.
Registration Opens- Feb. 1, 2024
Registration Closes- Mar. 27, 2024, 12 p.m.
We hope you are interested in our meet that continues to grow each year! If you have any specific questions, please contact athletic director/FAT operator Andre' Jones at cchighathletics@gmail.com.
Previous Champions
Girls
2011- Warhill High School
2012- Armstrong High School
2013- Henrico High School
2015- Warhill High School
2016- Brunswick High School
2017- Thomas Dale High School
2018- Thomas Dale High School
2019- Meadowbrook High School
2022- Potomac Senior High School
2023- Maggie Walker Governor's School
Boys
2011- Hampton High School
2012- Fork Union Military Academy
2013- Brunswick High School
2015- Warhill High School
2016- Henrico High School
2017- Meadowbrook High School
2018- Clover Hill High School
2019- J.R. Tucker High School
2022- Potomac Senior High School
2023- Maggie Walker Governor's School
Payment information
While we do accept day of meet payments, we prefer payments mailed in advance. Please make all checks payable to Charles City High School and mail it to:
Charles City High School
10039 Courthouse Road
Charles City, VA 23030
Attn: Andre Jones, Athletic Director
We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to your participation in the next rendition of the Charles City County Invitational on Mar. 29, 2024.