Competition Information

Warm-up Area

A warm-up area will be available for athlete use adjacent to Hughes Stadium. Warm-ups will not be permitted on the football field.

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.

Spikes

The maximum spike length allowed for running events is 1/4" (7.0 mm). The maximum length for the high jump and javelin throw is 1/3" (9.0 mm). Needle spikes are not allowed on the runways and aprons. Christmas tree spikes will not be permitted. Spikes will be available for purchase.

Absolutely no spikes will be permitted on the football field, including javelin throw participants.

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 the 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 check-in.

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 Morgan State University in advance of the competition. Shipments should be directed to:

Morgan State University
Hughes Stadium
Attn: Larry Frazier
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore MD, 21251

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 2006 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 for participants. The medical facility will be limited to medical treatment of injuries and medical emergencies. The Woodford Infirmary, adjacent to Hughes Stadium, will provide medical services for spectators.