Competition Information

Warm-up Area

A warm-up area will be available for athlete use adjacent to the Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.

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 ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors' weights must be at or below the manufacturers' pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event.

Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place on the following schedule:

Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to Indianapolis in advance of the competition. Shipments should be directed to:

Jeff Jarnecke
Carroll Stadium - IUPUI
1001 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Spike Length

The spike length allowed for running events is ¼" (7.0 mm). The 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 Rule 302.5(o). Incremental increases will be 5 cm in high jump and 15 cm in the pole vault.

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 event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after checking in.

Protests

Protests relating to matters that developed during the conduct of the competition must be made to the Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. 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 2005 USATF 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.

Medical Services

Medical services will be on-site at all times. The medical facility will be limited to medical treatment of injuries and medical emergencies.

Meet Photographer

There will be an official meet photographer for both competition and awards. Information on how to purchase photos will be provided in the Athlete Information & Entertainment Guide.