Competition Information

Event Limits

A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the Bantam and Midget divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Athletes in the Youth, Intermediate, and Young Men/Women division may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.

Event Schedule and Check-in

Athletes must report to the designated check-in area 45 minutes prior to the scheduled event time. Check the website and at packet pick-up for any schedule modifications.

Bib Numbers

Each athlete will be assigned a competitor bib number, which must be pinned to the athlete's chest and "worn as issued" (i.e., no folding, etc.) The bib number must be worn at all times while the athlete is inside the gate of the stadium. Lost bib numbers can be replaced for a $10 fee.

Relay Uniforms

Relay participants must wear a top of the same color(s) and shorts of the same color(s).

Advancements

All races contested in lanes (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and all hurdle events) will qualify the eight fastest overall times in the first round to a one-heat final.

Protest Table

Protests must be filed within 30 minutes following the announcement of results. A cash fee of $100 will be required, along with an official Protest Form, to be obtained from the protest referee. Fees will be refunded only if the appeal is upheld.

Team Scoring

Team scoring will be based on the following point structure with the top 8 places scored: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 to indicate points from first through eighth place. Each male and female division will be scored separately. All teams will be scored automatically. Team-scoring declarations and fees are not required.

Combined Events: The team points earned by a club/team member in the combined events competition will be included in that team's overall score. IAAF scoring tables will be used to score all combined events competition (Triathlon, Pentathlon, Heptathlon, and Decathlon).

Club/Team Relays: All relay team members must be members of the same club, which must also be registered with club's resident USATF Association for 2006. Only those athletes listed on the team entry "roster" will be allowed to compete on a relay team.

Starting Heights

Starting heights for the High Jump will be 10 cm below the qualifying standard; starting heights for the Pole Vault will be 30 cm below the standard.

Spikes

Track shoes with spikes are not to exceed ¼" length, no needles will be allowed.

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 Greensboro in advance of the competition. Shipments must arrive before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23 and should be directed to:

North Carolina A&T State University
Central Receiving Attn: Billy Edringston
1601 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411