Competition Information

Event Check-In
Athletes in all events must report to the clerking area no later than 45 minutes prior to their event. All athletes are required to remain in the designated area after checking in.

Bib Numbers
Athletes are required to wear bib numbers to gain access to the event check-in and warm-up track area. Lost bibs can be replaced in the packet pick-up area at a cost of $5.00.

Protests
Per USATF Rule 146, all protests must be submitted in writing not later than 30 minutes after the results of an event are posted.  This time period will be strictly enforced. The cost to file a protest is $100 cash. This fee is refundable only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2009 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.

Starting Heights
Starting heights for the High Jump will be 10 cm below the event qualifying standards; starting heights for the Pole Vault will be 30 cm below the event qualifying standards.  Incremental increases will be 5 cm in the High Jump and 15 cm in the Pole Vault.

Spikes
The maximum spike lengths allowed for running and field events are:

• 1/4" Pyramid Spikes

Implements
Meet management will provide 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.

The following implements will be used:

Note: these are the implements that will be thrown at the IAAF World Youth Championships and thus the implements being thrown at the World Youth Trials.
 

Pole Vault
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5. All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Implements used in the pole vault competition will be inspected at the Weights & Measures area. All poles will be inspected for the manufacturer's pole rating and the maximum top-hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitor's weight must be at or below the manufacturer's pole rating. It is the responsibility of the parent or coach to verify the competitor will use a legal pole rated at or above his/her weight.

Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at the time of the event warm-up.

To avoid delays or interference with your event, it is strongly recommended that you adhere to the following weigh-in and pole inspection schedule: (Note: Competitors must report to the weigh-in with their bib numbers)

The Pole Vault venue will open when staff is available approximately one hour before the scheduled competition start time.

Athletes may ship poles in advance of the competition. Shipments should be sent to the following address:

Eastern Michigan University
Attn: Mike Malach
799 North Hewitt
Ypsilanti, MI 48197