Meet Information
4th Annual Maricopa Invitational
February 24, 2024
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 the 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 west of the football field off of Taft Ave.
Entry Fee
Please submit the entry fee of $400 for both boys and girls teams, $250 for single-gender teams
Please make your check or purchase order, with the check to follow, to Maricopa High School
Send Payment to: Maricopa High School Attn: Jennifer Parker 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. Maricopa, AZ 85139 | Fax: 520-568-8119 Phone: 520-568-8100 Ext. 4176 Email: jparker@musd20.org |
Entry Form
Please follow guidelines that are included on the last page of this packet. Entries must be sent no later than 12:00 PM on WEDNESDAY, February 21, 2024 at AZ.MILESPLIT. Only scratches will be accepted on 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 after their event, once results are uploaded near the Concession Window. Plaques will be handed out at the conclusion of the meet near the Concession Window.
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 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.
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 Vaulters Verification Form (One for boys and One for Girls), Included in this Packet and submit it at the Coaches Meeting. You are responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Coaches Meeting
The Coaches meeting will be in the lobby of the basketball gym at 8:00 AM. Please be on time, scratches will be made at this time. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE.
Each contestant will be restricted to 4 events, including relays.
Each school is limited to 4 entries in each event.
Hospitality Room will be available for Coaches, Officials, and Workers ONLY.
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
Concessions
Full concessions will be open during the entire event to purchase food and drink items. Cash or cards accepted.
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 AM110 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 AMBoys 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 VAULTERS 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
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The vaulters weight shall be at or below the manufacturers pole rating. The manufacturers 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 vaulters weight and that a legal pole (s) has been provided for that competitor.
Competitors who use a pole rated below the vaulters 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
3rdAnnual Maricopa Invitational
ENTRIES
ALL ONLINE ENTRIES WILL BE SUBMITTED TO AZ.MILESPLIT.COM
PLEASE CONTACT Greg Wenneborg at greg@roadrunnerracetiming.com WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS