1^stAnnual Maricopa Invitational

Good day coaches,

Thank you for your interest in our track meet. However we are at max capacity with team entry. If you are not one of the schools already scheduled to compete or receive an invite from usplease do not enter your school.I've been advised to put your team on our waiting list. If a spot opens up I will contact you to see if you still would like to enter in our Invitational.

Please email MHS Track Head Coach Corey Nelson cnelson@musd20.org to be put on our waiting list.

Thank you and good luck this season

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Starting blocks will be furnished.
• Preliminary heats will start at 9:00 AM
• Each team is responsible for their valuables.
• No coaches will be allowed on the field at any time during the running events.
• For an athlete to gain entry onto the field he must be in uniform.
• All athletes in uniform should enter onto the track through the pit at the SW corner of the football field.
• All participants and managers, when not in an event, are expected to stay in warm-up area or in the stands. Warm-up area is on the baseball field.
• No one is allowed to be practicing the shot put or discus in any part of the football field. Warm-up will be made available at the event area.
• Trainers will be provided.
• Bus drivers are asked to drop off athletes at the Fire Lane near the football field and then are asked to park in the lot.
• Due to minor field complications we will not have javelin. My apologies for those that compete in this event. Good news is we are still a state qualifying track meet.

Entry Fee

Please submit the entry fee of $200 for boys and $200 for girls or $375 for both teams

Please make your check or purchase order, with the check to follow, to Maricopa High School

Entry Form

Please follow guidelines that are included on the last page of this packet. Entries must be sent no later than 6:00 PM on Wednesday March 24th, 2021 in Milesplit.com

Only scratches will be acceptedon the day of the meet.

Awards

The following plaques will be awarded: Champion, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 individual places in each event. Medals will be presented to the athletes at the end of each event.

Scoring

Scoring will be as follows: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. Scoring will be the same in all events and relays.

Events

• Preliminary heats will be run depending on the number of entries in each event.
• Pole Vaulters: NO spikes over 1/4" will be allowed as we have an all-weather runway for both pole vault and long/triple jump.
• Pole Vault will start at 9:00 AM for the boys and run straight through until finished. Girls will be in the afternoon session
• Starting height: Boys-8 foot, Girls-6 foot.
• The 200 Meter Dash will be run around a full curve.
• The 400 Meter Relay Prelims will be run in the morning and finals in the afternoon.
• The 800 Meter Run will be run in 2 heats, with the slow heat run first and the faster heat will follow.
• Heats for the 1600 Meter Run, 3200 Meter Run & 3200 meter Relay will be determined by the number of entrants in each event.
• Due to minor field complications we will not have javelin. My apologies for those that compete in this event. Good news is we are still a state qualifying track meet.

Weigh In for Implements

Shots and Discs will be weighed in at the field. Weigh Ins will take place at 8:30 a.m. THE POLES FOR THE POLE VAULT WILL NOT BE WEIGHED. Please bring the completed Pole Vaulter's Verification Form (One for boys and One for Girls), Included in this Packet and submit at the Coaches' Meeting. You are responsible for the accuracy of this information.

Coaches Meeting

• TBA
• Scratches will be made at the time of check in.
• NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE.
• Each contestant will be restricted to 4 events, including relays.
• Each school is limited to 3 entries in each event.
• Admission will be $5 and AIA passes only.
• This meet will be a state qualifier for all teams.
• PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETED "SPORTSMANSHIP" FORM WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET

T-Shirts - Always on Time Screen Printing & Embroidery

T-shirts will be sold throughout the track invitational for $12-$15 with the option to personalize your shirt for an additional $2-$5

Times listed are just a guideline. Running Events will be conducted on a running time schedule-PLEASE listen for the event announcements. Schedule may be adjusted at the coaches meeting.

Schedule of Events

TRACK EVENTS

9:00 AM 110 Meter Hurdles (Prelims) Boys

100 Meter Hurdles (Prelims) Girls

100 Meter Dash (Prelims) Boys

100 Meter Dash (Prelims) Girls

400 Meter (Prelims) Boys

400 Meter (Prelims) Girls

4X800 Meter Relay (Finals) Boys

4X800 Meter Relay (Finals) Girls

300 Int Hurdles (Prelims) Boys

300 Int Hurdles (Prelims) Girls

200 Meter Dash (Prelims) Boys

200 Meter Dash (Prelims) Girls

FIELD EVENTS

9:00 AM-10:30 AM Girls Long Jump (Prelims) Open Pit (North Pit)

10:45 PM-11:45 AM Girls Long Jump (Finals) Open Pit (North Pit)

9:00 AM-10:30 AM Boys Long Jump (Prelims) Open Pit (South Pit)

10:45 AM-11:45 AM Boys Long Jump (Finals) Open Pit (South Pit)

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Girls Triple Jump (Prelims) Open Pit (North Pit)

2:45 PM-3:45 PM Girls Triple Jump (Finals) Open Pit (North Pit)

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Boys Triple Jump (Prelims) Open Pit (South Pit)

2:45 PM-3:45 PM Boys Triple Jump (Finals) Open Pit (South Pit)

9:00 AM Boys Shot Put Prelims & Finals

Girls in the Afternoon Session

9:00 AM Girls Discus Prelims & Finals

Boys in the Afternoon Session

9:00 AM Boys Pole Vault Prelims & Finals

Girls in the Afternoon Session

9:00 AM Girls High Jump Prelims & Finals

Boys in the Afternoon Session

FINALS

The Afternoon Session will begin 1 hr. after last preliminary event

110 Meter High Hurdles Boys

100 Meter High Hurdles Girls

100 Meter Dash Boys

100 Meter Dash Girls

1600 Meter Run Boys

1600 Meter Run Girls

4X100 Relay Boys

4X100 Relay Girls

400 Meter Dash Boys

400 Meter Dash Girls

300 Int Hurdles Boys

300 Int Hurdles Girls

800 Meter Run Boys

800 Meter Run Girls

200 Meter Dash Boys

200 Meter Dash Girls

3200 Meter Run Boys

3200 Meter Run Girls

4X400 Meter Relay Boys

4X400 Meter Relay Girls

POLE VAULTER'S VERIFICATION FORM

The below named pole vaulters are using a legal vaulting pole and meet the weight requirement.

School _______________________ Meet __________________ Date ________

Name Weight Pole Rating

1. ____________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________

The vaulter's weight shall be at or below the manufacturer's pole rating. The manufacturer's pole rating shall be visible in a " contrasting color, as well as a 1" circular band indicating the maximum top hand hold. Pole rating markings are to be located above the hand-hold band. A pole not properly marked shall not be used in warm-up or competition. The location of the band indicating the top hand-hold position shall be determined by the manufacturer.

It is the responsibility of the coach to verify that the vaulter will use a pole rated at or above the vaulter's weight and that a legal pole (s) has been provided for that competitor.

Competitors who use a pole rated below the vaulter's weight, in warm-up or competition, shall be disqualified from that event.

It shall count as an unsuccessful trial when the vaulter grips the pole above the top hand hold band.

Training poles shall not be used in warm-up or in competition.

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Coach's Signature Date

1^stAnnual Maricopa Invitational

ENTRIES

ALL online entries must be submitted through Milesplit

All entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday March 24, 2021 by 6 P.M.

PLEASE CONTACT Greg Wenneborg at greg@roadrunnerracetiming.com WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

ENTRY SUBMISSION DATE: Wednesday March 24, 2021 by

9 P.M.