Competition Rules
USATF Rules Apply
This is an invitational style meet that is sanctioned by USATF and USATF rules will apply to all events. The meet is not sanctioned by any high school federation since it is contested after the official high school season. Any protests must be filed in writing within 30 minutes of the results being posted online and must include a $40 cash deposit which will be returned if the protest is upheld. Protests can be filed by the start/finish area, outside the track.
Athletes may wear a uniform of their choosing however relay team members must have matching colored tops and bottoms (style can vary i.e. one member may wear shorts while another wears tights as long as the color is the same).
Competition Age Restrictions
“Freshman” is limited to athletes aged 16 years and younger who are currently in 9th grade. An athlete cannot turn 17 years old in the year 2025.
“Middle School” is limited to athletes aged 15 years and younger who are currently in grades 6th-8th. An athlete cannot turn 16 years old in the year 2025.
Number of Events
As per USATF youth rules, an athlete may not compete in more than 4 events. A 60 prelim, semi and final counts as one event as does a 4x200m prelim and final.
Running Events
Track Event Heat/Section Preferences
800m, Mile, 2 Mile, 5000m, 1 Mile Racewalk, 4x200m Relay, 4x400m Relay, Sprint Medley Relay, 4x800m Relay, 4xMile Relay and Distance Medley Relay will all be contested as a Final on Time
200m and 400m Dashes
Top eight fastest times from the Preliminary heats will advance to a two-section final.
60m Dash and 60m High Hurdles
Top 24 times from all sections into the Semifinal. The Semifinals will consist of three heats where the top two in each heat and the next two fastest times qualify for the Final.
Lane Preferences
Sprints:
60m Dash and 60m High Hurdles: 4-5-3-6-2-7-1-8
200m, 400m, 4x200m, 4x400m, Sprint Medley: 5-6-4-3-2-1
Distance (800m, Mile, 2 Miles, 5000m, 1 Mile Racewalk, 4x800m Relay, 4xMile Relay, Distance Medley Relay):
Lane assignment is a random draw.
Starting Blocks
Starting blocks are required in the following Championship and Freshman events:
- 60 Meter Dash (trials, semifinals and finals)
- 60 Meter Hurdles (trials, semifinals and finals)
- 200 Meter Dash (trials and finals)
- 400 Meter Dash (trials and finals)
- 4x200m Relay
- 4x400m Relay
- Sprint Medley Relay
- Shuttle Hurdle Relay – only the leadoff leg is required to use blocks
Starting blocks will be permitted – but not required – in the following Middle School events:
- 60 Meter Final
- 60 Meter Hurdle Final
- 200 Meter Dash Finals
- 400 Meter Dash
Hurdles
Heights:
- Championship and Freshman Hurdle heights are 39 inches for boys and 33 inches for girls.
- Middle School Hurdle heights are 33 inches for boys and 30 inches for girls.
Spacing:
- Championship and Freshman boys is 13.72m to the first hurdle, 9.14m between hurdles and 9.72m after the fifth hurdle to the finish line
- Championship and Freshman girls, Middle School boys and girls is 13m to the first hurdle, 8.5m between hurdles and 132m after the fifth hurdle to the finish line
Spikes
Spikes can not exceed ¼ inch in length and must be pyramids. No christmas tree or needle points allowed.
False Starts
Championship and Freshman: One false start disqualifies the athlete who committed the offense.
Middle School: A first false start is indicated with a warning to the athlete who committed the offense. The second false start by that same athlete results in a disqualification
Relay Staggers
The 4x200m and Sprint Medley (2-2-4-8) relays will be conducted using a THREE-TURN stagger. The 4x400m relay will be conducted using a TWO-TURN stagger. The 4×800 and DMR (12-4-8-16) will use a TWO-TURN alley start.
A 20m exchange zone will be used for all relays.
Relay Batons
Meet management WILL provide batons at the start of the race.
Relay Cards
All coaches must fill in relay cards and submit to the clerk at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of each relay. Relay cards are available at the clerking area.
Field Events
Performances
This is a USATF sanctioned meet thus all marks and progressions will be measured metrically. Entries can be submitted imperially (feet and inches).
Check-in Procedure
Field event check in will take place at the venue (pit, runway, throwing circle). Check in for all field events will begin 30 minutes before scheduled start time. All athletes must check in before the first flight, regardless of flight. Coaches are allowed to check-in athletes. Athletes who do not check in before the first flight of competition begins – regardless of their competing flight – will not be allowed to compete in the event. NO exceptions!
Warm-up
Each flight will have 15 minutes to warm up. Athletes qualifying for the finals will have an additional 10 minutes between the trials and the finals.
Flight Seedings
Flights assigned by performance list, random within the flight per USATF rules, with athletes with the best seed marks competing in the final trial flight.
Pentathletes will have three attempts during the Shot Put and Long Jump with no Final. Throwing and jumping order will be a random draw.
Vertical Height Progressions
Pole Vault – Dual pits
BOYS
Group #1: TBD based on entries
Group #2: TBD based on entries
Progression for both pits will be: 4.25 (13’11-¼”), 4.40 (14’5-¼”), 4.55 (14’ 11”), 4.70 (15’5”), 4.85 (15’11”), 5.00 (16’5”), 5.15 (16’10-¾”), 5.25 (17’2-½”), 5.35 (17’6-½”), 5.45 (17’10-½”)
GIRLS
Group #1: TBD based on entries
Group #2: TBD based on entries
Progression for both pits will be: 3.35 (11’0″), 3.50 (11’5-¾”), 3.65 (11’11-¾”), 3.80 (12’5-½”), 3.95 (12’11-½”), 4.10 (13’5-½”), 4.20 (13’9-¼”), 4.30 (14’1-¼”), 4.40 (14’5-¼”)
High Jump – Dual Pits
BOYS
Group #1: TBD based on entries
Group #2: TBD based on entries
Progressions for both pits will be: 1.88 (6’2”), 1.93 (6’4”), 1.98 (6’6”), 2.03 (6’8”), 2.06 (6’9”), 2.09 (6’10”), 2.12 (6’11”), 2.15 (7’0”)
GIRLS
Group #1: TBD based on entries
Group #2: TBD based on entries
Progression for both pits will be: 1.53 (5’0-¼””), 1.58 (5’2-¼”), 1.63 (5’4”), 1.68 (5’6”), 1.71 (5’7-¼”) 1.74 (5’8-½”), 1.77 (5’9-¾”), 1.80 (5’11”)
Horizontal Jumps
All athletes must check in before the first flight (no exceptions).
Each flight will have 15 minutes to warm up on their given runway.
Throwing Implements
Implement inspection will be conducted at the site of the competition.
Any impounded implements will be held until the end of the competition day.
Per USATF rules, all implements are available for use by any athlete in the competition.
The boy’s shot put will be 12 lb. and the weight throw will be 25 lb.
The girl’s shot put will be 4 kg and the weight throw will be 20 lb.