Munny Sokol Park
T I M E T R I A L S
Date & Location
February 24 & 25, 2024
Munny Sokol Park
5901 Watermelon Road
Northport, AL 35473
The host for the ACA Time Trial is Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority’s Munny Sokol Park South. This park offers something for everyone with almost 2,000 acres of green space including over 35 parks, boat landings, seven activity centers, an 18-hole award winning golf course, award-winning tennis facility, recreation and leisure for all ages, special events and more. Here you will discover the natural beauty of Tuscaloosa County’s flat lands, hills and mountains, with an abundance of lakes and the Black Warrior River.
Camping Info
Camping is available at Sokol Park through the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority. You will reserve your location directly through Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority. The ACA does not handle camping payment. Should you have questions about camping around the race venue, please call Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority at 205-562-3210.
RV Camping = $25 per night; one vehicle is included, additional vehicle is $5
Tent Camping = $15 per night; one vehicle is included, additional vehicle is $5
Volunteers Needed
We want to make sure the course is safe for our athletes as well as our spectators and we need your help to make that possible. From crossing guards to course sweepers, we have a variety of volunteer roles. Please consider donating a few hours of your time to help make this event a success.
Races can’t start until all volunteer spots are filled.
Field Layout
This is a map of the Munny Sokol Time Trial Race Venue. Entry to the venue is on the left of the map and shows spectator parking, team trailer parking, campsites, pitzone and race start/finish. Feel free to download the map and share with your team families to ensure a smooth race event experience.
Racecourse Maps
We have two different racecourses: one for the middle school riders and one for high school riders.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RACECOURSE
HIGH SCHOOL RACECOURSE
Food Trucks
Rules & Info
THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION. Registration closes February 16th at 11:59 PM
Parking for this race event is $5 per day per car.
Do not ride inside the Pit Zone.
All dogs must be on a leash.
Race will not start until all volunteer slots are filled.
All attendees must have on a helmet if on a bike.
Awards will not begin until the entire course is taken down.
Smoking is prohibited at all Alabama Cycling events.
Any riding outside of the marked trail or Pitzone will be considered OUT OF BOUNDS and will not be covered under ACA insurance.
Failure to follow the rules outlined in the ACA rulebook could result in a penalty.
ACA expects good sportsmanlike conduct at all events.
Coaches can submit a petition to the ACA if they have any problems during the event.
Weekend Overview
The racecourse will open Friday, February 23rd at 4:00 PM for early setup and packet pickup. Parking at this race event is $5 per day per car. Teams are allow to pre-ride from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Student athletes and coaches must have race plates on their bikes to pre-ride. The course will close at 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24TH
7:00 AM Pitzone opens.
YOU MUST FOLLOW YOUR ASSIGNED SPOT.
7:00 AM Volunteers arrive for infield set up
8:00 AM Packet pickup
9:00 AM Coaches Meeting & Pre Ride
(Mandatory 1 coach representative from each team)
10:00 AM Pre-Ride MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY
11:30 AM Devotional
12:30 PM Course Closed for Pre-Ride
12:40 PM National Anthem
12:45 PM Wave 1 Staging - Middle School Girls
1:00 PM Wave 1 Start Time
1:35 PM Wave 2 Staging - Middle School Boys
1:50 PM Wave 2 Start Time
4:00 PM Middle School Awards Ceremony
AFTER AWARDS Pre-Ride HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
5:00 PM Course Closed for Pre-Ride
SUNDAY, FEB. 25TH
7:00 AM Pit Zone opens
7:00 AM Packet pick-up
7:30 AM Course Open for Pre-Ride - High School Only
10:00 AM Coaches Meeting
(Mandatory 1 coach representative from each team)
10:30 AM Course Closed for Pre-Ride
10:40 AM National Anthem
10:45 AM Wave 1 Staging - High School Girls
11:00 AM Wave 1 Start Time
11:45 AM Wave 2 Staging High School Boys
12:00 PM Wave 2 Start Time
3:00 PM Pit Zone and infield takedown begins
3:30 PM High School Awards Ceremony
Wave Times
STAGING BEGINS 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START TIME
| SATURDAY WAVE 1 - Middle School Girls (Staging starts at 12:45 PM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade Girls | 1:00 PM | 1 lap | 3000-3100 |
| 7th Grade Girls | 1:07 PM | 1 lap | 2000-2100 |
| 6th Grade Girls | 1:20 PM | 1 lap | 1000-1100 |
| SATURDAY WAVE 2 - Middle School Boys (Staging starts at 1:35 PM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade Boys | 1:50 PM | 1 lap | 6000-6200 |
| 7th Grade Boys | 2:22 PM | 1 lap | 5000-5200 |
| 6th Grade Boys | 2:55 PM | 1 lap | 4000-4200 |
| SUNDAY WAVE 1 - High School Girls (Staging starts at 10:45 AM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Girls | 11:00 AM | 1 lap | 1-49 |
| JV1 Girls | 11:05 PM | 1 lap | 100-149 |
| JV2 Girls | 11:13 PM | 1 lap | 300-349 |
| Freshman Girls | 11:22 PM | 1 lap | 550-599 |
| SUNDAY WAVE 2 - High School Boys (Staging starts at 11:45 PM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Boys | 12:00 PM | 1 lap | 50-99 |
| JV1 Boys | 12:07 PM | 1 lap | 150-299 |
| JV2 Boys | 12:30 PM | 1 lap | 350-549 |
| Freshman Boys | 1:00 PM | 1 lap | 600-799 |