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.
A warm-up area, adjacent to the stadium on the west side, will be available for athlete use.
The maximum spike lengths allowed for running and field events are listed below:
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.
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Vaulting poles 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 the time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event. Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case.
Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place in the tan cement block building at the south end of the track during the times shown below:
Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to The Pacific Association. Shipments should be scheduled to arrive between July 12-16. Send shipments to:
The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault will follow Rule 302.5(o). In the National Junior Olympic Championships, the starting heights shall be two (2) increments below the national standard as determined by the Youth Athletics Committee. Incremental increases shall be 5 cm in the High Jump and 15 cm in the Pole Vault.
Protests relating to matters that developed during the conduct of the competition must be made to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. This time period will be strictly enforced. The Protest Referee will be located in the Gold Helmet Room under the main grandstand (west side of the stadium). 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 2010 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. Please note USATF Rule 119.4 when considering the use of video/photo footage for protests. Go to Top
National Championship Medals will be awarded for first through eighth place in each event. Presentations will be made 90 minutes after the event is completed in the awards area.
Hughes Stadium has a seating capacity of 22,000 and has hosted the 1968, 1982 & 1995 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships as well as the California State High School Championships and will prove to be a premier host for this year’s Junior Olympics.
Tent and Umbrella Policy:
Allowed inside the stadium:
Not allowed inside the stadium:
Parking:
A medical team of volunteers, including medical technicians, paramedics, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses, physicians, and students will be on-site to handle medical concerns and injuries.
The primary athlete medical station will be located at the common finish line and in the warm-up area.
Medical stations for spectators will be located at the north end of the stadium identified by a Red Cross sign under the concourse of the stadium. EMS will be located track side. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should locate the nearest “event staff” personnel or police officer for assistance.
Athletes, coaches, and officials are invited to participate in the 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, July 28 at 6:45 p.m. at Hughes Stadium. We encourage all teams to represent their region and team by wearing their team attire and carrying the team banner. All teams and their regional coordinators will assemble on the Northeast side of the track near the clerking area. From this location, the athletes will parade around the track and then be guided to their seats for the ceremony. The ceremonies will include speeches by Olympians Maurice Green and Andre Phillips as well as special performances by Lil Jordan and hip-hop dance group Out of the Box.
Athletes will be able to pick up their competition numbers and related materials inside the classrooms located on the west side of the stadium, Monday, July 26 - Sunday, August 1.
NOTE: If your event is early in the morning, we strongly recommend that you pick up your competition number at least one day in advance of your competition. The meet management will not be held accountable for individuals missing an event due to late packet pick-up or any other reason. There will be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all lost bib numbers.
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The Hughes Stadium track will be available for practice on Monday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All athletes must be accompanied by a coach. Go to Top