Middle School State Track Meet Information

Good Morning Coaches, Parents, and Athletes!


We would like to thank you in advance for your participation and support in our upcoming Georgia Middle School State Championships Meet this Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd at Parkview High School.  We are one day away from the start of the largest Middle School Meet in the State of Georgia.  We are expecting over 1300 athletes to compete!  Thank you for supporting your children and athletes and making this the Best Championships Meet ever!


ARRIVAL

Buses may drop passengers off at the front gate but must park in front of the school in the Buses Ramp area.

PACKET PICKUP

Upon arrival, please pick up your packets at the Front Gate.  There will be a table for "Packet Pick-Up".  Packets will be available for pick-up at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.  Packets are available throughout the day.  Please remember that Packets cannot be picked up if a balance is due.  You will be able to pay at the Gate.  Methods of payment are VISA, MC, Discover, School Check, or Cash. (there is a surcharge for CC payments) Personal checks will not be accepted.  A late fee will be accessed. 
Onsite registration is not permitted.  There will be no exceptions.

GATE ENTRY

There will be a free entry band for coaches per every 10 athletes entered into the Meet.  You may purchase additional entry bands for coaches at the "Packet Pick-Up" table. The bands are $10.

Gate fee for spectators is $10/person above age 5.  Major Credit Cards are accepted (a surcharge will be accessed).

Please keep your bands if get them on Friday.  The bands are for the duration of the Meet.  If you do not have your band on for the Saturday Sessions, you will be charged an entry fee.

SCHEDULE

The scheduled running and field events will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.  The first call will be made at 4:45 p.m.  There will be a Coach's Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on the infield.  Please make sure someone is present from your team.  If a field event is being contested at the same time as a running event, and an athlete is in both events, please have your athlete check in at the field event first and then go compete in the running event.  Please have the athlete report back immediately to the field event once finished competing in the running event.

VOLUNTEERS

We are asking for Volunteers for the Field Events.  The Field Events being contested on Friday are Shot Put, Discus Throw, Long Jump, Pole Vault, High Jump, and Triple Jump.  Please let me know if you and/or your team have anyone available that can assist us with the Field Events.  It will be truly appreciated!  Please contact me if you would like to volunteer in advance.

AWARDS

Medals are awarded to the top 8 finishers; pick-up permitted by coach, adult, or winning athlete.  All results will be posted on the App "Track Meet Mobile".  Results will be downloaded to the App instantly.  You can find this App in your Mobile Store on your phone or tablet.

INFIELD ACCESS

No Coaches or Parents are allowed on the infield once the track is closed unless volunteering or picking up medals. Any questions during the meet must be taken to the Front Gate. Please alert Security and they will contact a Meet Manager.

TENT LOCATIONS

Tents, drinks, and snacks are allowed in the stands.  Concessions will be available.  Tents are allowed only on the top row of the stands on the home side.  They are allowed anywhere on the visitors' side.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the case of rain, we may delay the meet with normal inclement weather protocol, but we will complete the meet on Fridayand Saturday.  We do not have the option to run on Sunday.

MEET MANAGEMENT

We will manage the meet according to the final heat/flight sheets.  No changes will be made.  No exceptions.

REPLACEMENT BIBS

Athletes must have the bib assigned to them to participate in the meet.  The bib must be visible at all times during competition.  If the bib number is lost, there will be a replacement fee of $8.  If you need a replacement bib, please got to the Front Gate and alert Security. Security will contact a Meet Manager.  We strongly encourage you to make sure your athletes maintain their bib numbers for the duration of the meet. 

COACH'S HOSPITALITY

There will be breakfast and lunch served on Saturday.  All coaches with a coach's band are welcome to participate.  This hospitality will be served on a first come, first serve basis.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thanks again and Good Luck at the track!!!