Cross Country Format CONFERENCE USA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY FORMAT FOR 2021 2021 Teams (11M, 13W): Charlotte, FIU, Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Middle Tennessee, North Texas, Rice, UTEP, UTSA and WKU each have a men’s and women’s team. Southern Miss and UAB have women’s teams only. Divisions: N/A Scheduling Format: N/A 2021 Championships: Oct. 30 in Charlotte, N.C. (Hosted by Charlotte) Championship Format: The women compete in a 6,000-meter race, while the men run 8,000 meters. Reg. Season Awards: There will be a Male and Female Athletes of the Week chosen by the conference office. Postseason Awards: The will be three all-conference teams determined at the championship meet. The first seven (1-7) finishers will be designated as All-C-USA first team, followed by second team honors going to finishers (8-14) and runners (15-21) are third-team honorees. A male and female Cross Country Athlete of the Year shall be selected following the NCAA Championship based on nominations of coaches and coaches’ vote. In addition there will be an All-Academic Team selected by the league's academic advisors. Championship Awards: The first place team will receive a trophy and individual awards. A plaque will be awarded to the top individual winners, men and women. The Outstanding Senior and Freshman of the Meet Awards will be given to the highest placing senior and freshmen, men and women, at the Championship. Also, a Coach of the Year will be voted upon at the championship meet, men and women.
