Travel Information

Airport Information

Athletes traveling by air to the 2007 Finish Line USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships will find it convenient to fly into the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The airline discounts listed below are valid for the Championships.

Northwest Airlines: Call 800-225-2525 or visit www.nwa.com and reference World File account NMCB2 for discounts of 2%-15% off published fares. Applicable travel dates are June 10 - July 3, 2007.

Airport Shuttles

A complimentary shuttle will be provided between the Indianapolis International Airport and the Hyatt and Radisson hotels. The Guest Welcome Desk on the baggage claim level will direct you to the shuttle. Shuttle hours of operation are as follows:

Car Rental

Avis ............................................................... 800-230-4898
Budget ........................................................... 800-527-0700
Dollar ............................................................. 800-800-3665
Enterprise ....................................................... 800-736-8222
Hertz .............................................................. 800-654-3131
National .......................................................... 800-227-7368
Thrifty ............................................................. 800-847-4389
Alamo ............................................................ 800-327-9633

Other Transportation Options

For van service, shuttle service, limousines and other ground transportation options, please visit the airport website.

Vaulting Poles

Arrival Procedures

Upon arrival at Indianapolis International Airport, poles must be checked in at the guest welcome desk at the bottom of the main baggage claim escalators. Poles will then be taken to Carroll Stadium.

Vaulting poles may be stored at Carroll Stadium. Poles can be accessed during the operating hours of Implement Inspection.

Poles may also be directly shipped to Carroll Stadium at the following address:

Carroll Stadium - IUPUI
Attn: Jill Inderstrodt
1001 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-3518

Departure Procedures

For departure, athletes must inform Implement Inspection officials of date and time. Poles may then be obtained at Indianapolis International Airport behind the guest welcome desk at the bottom of the main baggage claim escalators.

Check-in and out dates and times are:

If an athlete arrives or departs outside of these hours, they are responsible for their own poles getting to and from the track.

Directions to Carroll Stadium

IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
1001 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-3518
www.sportcomplex.iupui.edu

Interstate I-65 - From the north: Take Exit 114 and follow West Street (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street) south to Michigan Street and turn right. Once on campus on Michigan Street continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Interstate I-65 - From the south: Take I-65 into downtown and exit onto I-70 West. Take Exit 79A and follow West Street north to Michigan Street and turn left on Michigan Street. Continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Interstate I-70 - From the west: Take Exit 79A and follow West Street (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street) north to Michigan Street and turn left on Michigan. Continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Interstate I-70 - From the east: Take I-70 into downtown and exit onto I-65 North - move to the far left lane. Take Exit 114 and follow West Street (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street) south to Michigan Street and turn right. Once on campus on Michigan Street continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Event Shuttle Buses

• A complimentary shuttle bus service will operate from the Radisson Hotel City Centre to Carroll Stadium from Monday, June 18 through Sunday, June 24.
• Due to lack of use last year, a shuttle to the University of Indianapolis will not operate on a set schedule. On competition days, some mode of transportation will be provided to those wishing to train at the University of Indianapolis. More information will be available upon arrival in Indianapolis.
• Shuttles will be for the exclusive use of athletes, coaches, officials and media. A valid Championships credential will be necessary to gain admittance to the bus during competition days.
• A shuttle bus schedule will be available at packet pick-up and at the hotel guest services desks.