TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Spectators will not be allowed at a big cross country meet coming up.
The LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course tweeted the announcement.
This is for the Terre Haute Savings Bank Pre-State Invitational hosted by Terre Haute North.
🚨🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨
To help ensure the student athletes safety there will be NO SPECTATORS allowed at the Terre Haute Savings Bank Pre-State Invitational hosted by Terre Haute North on September 5th due to the large number of competitors.— LaVern Gibson XC (@lavern_gibsonXC) August 27, 2020
The meet is scheduled for September 5.
Officials say there will be a large number of competitors.
There will not be any spectators allowed, including parents.
This change is to ensure athlete safety.