Competition Information

Event Check-in

There will be separate check-in areas for running and field events. Athletes must check in at these designated areas 45 minutes prior to the events scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after checking in.

Implements

Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot, hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the throwing events will not be allowed.

Pole Vault - Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Participants in the Pole Vault competition will be weighed. All poles will be inspected for manufacturers pole rating and the maximum top handhold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors weight shall be at or below the manufacturers pole rating. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at the time of warm-up for the event.

Spikes

The maximum spike length allowed for running events is (7.0 mm). The maximum length for the high jump and javelin throw is 3/8 (9.5 mm). Needle spikes are not allowed on the runways and aprons. Spikes will be available for purchase.

Starting Heights

The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault will be per USATF Rule 302.5(o). Increases will be in 5 cm increments for the high jump and 15 cm increments for the pole vault.

Protests

All protests must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes after the results of an event are posted per USATF Rule 146. This time period will be strictly enforced. There will be a $100 cash submission fee required to file a protest. This fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the USATF 2004 Rules of Competition may be protested. Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted.