Athlete Protocol

Athletes in all events will follow the same protocol. A summary of this process is outlined below.

• Warm-up at either Northeastern University or Reggie Lewis Center Gym
• Report to athlete check-in at Clerks Table at the Reggie Lewis Gym (see below)
• Escorted from Gym to event
• Escorted to Post Event Recovery Area after event (winner escorted to awards)
• Exit through Mixed Zone (some athletes will be escorted to the Media interview area)
• Report to Drug Testing Center if selected
• Report to World Indoor Team sign-up as notified in Post Event Recovery Area

All athletes must exit through the post-event area near the mixed zone.

Athlete Check-In (First Call)

All athletes must check-in for their event(s) at the clerks table, located in the Reggie Lewis Gym. Uniform and equipment check will take place at this time. Just prior to event start time, athletes will be escorted to the final staging area located trackside. All athletes must check in at the clerks table according to the following schedule: No check in will be done trackside.

• Running Events: 30 minutes prior to start of event
• Throwing Events: 60 minutes prior to start of event
• Long & Triple Jump: 60 minutes prior to start of event
• Pole Vault & High Jump: 90 minutes prior to the event

Competition Numbers

Competition bibs are included in the athlete packet. Bibs will be worn on both the front and back of the uniform (vaulters and high jumpers may choose to wear a single bib on either the front of the back. Bibs printed with numbers are to be worn on the back of the uniform. Bibs printed with the competitors name must be worn on the front. Bibs may not be folded or altered in any manner.

Arena Policy for Clothing

It is imperative that we provide a uniform and clean environment for this televised event. Therefore, clothing, shoes and athletic gear (etc.) must be kept out of the sight of television cameras. Basket carriers will transport clothes from the track to the post event area for sprint and hurdle events and from the final staging area for all other running events.

Post-Event Recovery

Athletes in all events will be escorted to the post event recovery area located in turn 2. Field Event athletes will be escorted by the officials assigned to that event. Clothing baskets will be located in this zone. Athletes selected for drug testing will be notified by a USADA chaperone in the post event recovery area.

Mixed Zone Area

All athletes will move from the Post Event Recovery Area to the Mixed Zone. Press, athlete support, national team staff and USADA have access to this area. Athletes may be requested to go to the Media Interview Area. Please remember that athletes have one (1) hour after signing a doping control notification form to report to the Drug Testing Center located in the first floor locker rooms.

Awards Presentation

All champions will be honored in a medal ceremony following the conclusion of their event. Winners may be asked to complete a victory lap and toss gift items to the crowd or give an on field interview. Winners will be escorted to the awards area.

Athletes who finish in 2nd - 4th place in running events should pick-up their medals at the awards table located near the mixed zone.

Athletes who finish in 2nd - 4th place in field events will receive their medals from the Chief Official upon completion of the event.

Remember, athletes selected for drug testing have one hour from the time they sign the doping control notification form to report to Drug Testing.