GA Region 2-AAAAA Track and Field Championship 2018

Location:Statesboro High, 10 Lester Rd. Statesboro, GA

Date:April 18 & 20

Online Entry Link:http://ga.milesplit.com/meets/259050/info#.WsGEvdTwY2w

Entry Deadline:April 15, 2018 at 11:59 pm

Entry Notes: You must list alternates as #5 and #6 on your relay and no one can be listed on both relays per GHSA rules.

Also, GHSA rules only allow athletes to participate in 5 total events including relays.  The individual entry limits can be in any of the following combinations:

2 Track Events and 1 Field Event (All athletes are allowed to participate in 2 relays)

2 Field Events and 1 Track Event (All athletes are allowed to participate in 2 relays)

3 Field Events (All athletes are allowed to participate in 2 relays)

Note:  We are required to report the Top 6 finishers to the State. Top 4 will advance automatically to Sectionals, so all ties for 5th and 6th must be broken.

General Information

1. Admission is $5.

2. The Track has eight lanes, is all-weather, and utilizes FAT timing.

3. Shot Put and Discus areas are concrete.

4. Starting blocks will be provided, and you may bring your own.

5. Shots and Discus will be inspected, weighed, and marked.

6. Each school may enter two athletes in each individual event and two relay teams.

7. All heats and flights will be set according to times, distances, and heights from entry form. Please use only verified times from Georgia MileSplit. If an athlete does not have a mark on Georgia MileSplit, do not enter a mark.

8. All teams are required to remain off the infield during the running events.  Coaches may be on the infield, and are therefore responsible for their athletes. If athletes are on the infield without permission they may be disqualified.  

9. We will be scoring 8 places in each event as per White Book

(10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1)

1. Champion and runner up trophies will be presented at conclusion of the meet.  Individual Medals will be presented during the meet.

2. All GHSA rules and regulations will be followed. Please make sure athletes report to their event compliant with uniform rules. Jewelry has been approved as of the 2018 rules changes.   See page 5.

1. All field events will be 1 flight only with a maximum of 10 participants. Flight participants will receive 4 attempts.  The top 4 overall marks qualify for State Sectionals.

2. Spectators are not allowed inside the fenced area. Only coaches/athletes may be inside the fence on Wednesday during field events.

3. Results will be posted on the wall at the concession area and will be announced during the meet.

4. The control tent is for timers and clerk only.  No coach should enter unless summoned over the PA system.

5. Hip numbers are to be placed on the side of the left hip.

6. Athletes competing in events held at the same time should report to both the Field Judge and the Clerk of the Course.  Vertical events take precedence over horizontal events.

7. Coaches please send results from field events to the control tent immediately at the conclusion of the event. You DO NOT need to place or score marks, every mark will be entered by the scorer from Perfect Timing Group at the control tent.

Relay Teams

Relay teams including alternates must consist of up to 6 separate athletes.  No athlete should be on Team A AND Team B for any given relay.

Check-In

Check in will be located at the black tent on the infield, behind the timers tent.

Warm Up Area

The warm up area is located behind the home stadium seating, outside the track. Hurdles will be provided.

Team Areas

• Tents and other belongings are only allowed on the visitors side of the stadium.

• The only open gate will be the last gate, towards the concession area and there will be an open gate to enter the infield near the break line.  Please instruct athletes not to sit on/hop over any fences.

Heat Races

• Any event that has 6 or less participants will be run on the second day as a final.

• Top two runners from each heat and the next 4 fastest times will advance to the finals.

Distance Races

The 800, 1600 and 3200 meter races will each feature 10 competitors in a single flight with a waterfall start.  These three events will not have qualifying heats, the top 4 will advance to Sectionals.

Pole Vault

Coaches please turn in a pole vault verification form when checking in your implement on day one. 

Wednesday April 18th & Friday April 20th

Event Assignment Sheet

Each school is responsible for designating a coach to work the field events and exchange zones.

Event Judges:

Pole Vault: Lovett - Statesboro; Ware

Girls Long/Triple Jump Pit: Parker - Statesboro; Wayne - Ware

Boys long/Triple Jump Pit: Parker - Statesboro; New Hampstead - South Effingham

Girls and Boys High Jump Pit: Anderson - Statesboro, South Effingham

Shot Put: Danzy - Statesboro, Wayne

Discus: Ward - Statesboro, New Hampstead

Exchange Judges for 4 x 100 Relay:

Exchange One: Danzy - Statesboro; New Hampstead

Exchange Two: Parker - Statesboro; Ware

Exchange Three: Lovett - Statesboro; South Effingham

Break-in Judge- Chartavius Danzy - Statesboro

Clerk of Course: Joshua Coleman - Statesboro

Starter: Kenny Johnson - Statesboro

Back Up Starter:  Clark Collins - Statesboro

Referee: Carl Lovett - Statesboro

Lane Assignments at Start: Joshua Coleman - Statesboro

Results/Race Recorder: Perfect Timing Group

Head Field Judge: Chartavius Danzy - Statesboro

Inspector of Implements: (Poles, Shots and Discus prior to event) Chartavius Danzy - Statesboro

Hurdle and Block Crew: Statesboro High athletes and Coaches from all schools (to inspect hurdles)

Check-in Table: Roshmel Young - Statesboro

Lap Counter: Joshua Coleman - Statesboro

Timing Device Operator: Perfect Timing Group

Custodian of Awards:

Trainer and Medical Personnel: Rachel Lietz - Statesboro

Announcer: Joshua Coleman

Hospitality: Talmeshia Parker

Games Committee: (Head Track Coach from each school only - The Statesboro coach will only vote if the vote is a tie) Ware, South Effingham, Wayne, Statesboro, New Hampstead

Order of Events

• We will operate on a fixed schedule to ensure proper rest for all competitors. We will do our best to stay on the schedule.

• The schedule may be modified if we are ahead of schedule and all coaches are in agreement.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

2:00 - Scratch Meeting - Fieldhouse

- Shot/Discuss weigh in; Pole Vault inspection and weigh in - Field Events Shed

2:30 -1st Round Field Events

Boys and Girls Pole Vault

Boys Triple Jump

Girls Long Jump

Boys Discus

Girls Shot Put

3:15 -2nd Round Field Events

Boys and Girls High Jump

Boys Long Jump

Girls Triple Jump

Girls Discus

Boys Shot Put

Running Events

4:15 - 400 Meter Relay - QF

4:30 - 1600 Meter Run - Girls Final

4:45 - 400 Meter Run - QF

5:00 - 100 Meter Run - QF

5:15 - 100 Meter Hurdles - QF

110 Meter Hurdles - QF

5:30 - 800 Meter Run - Boys Final

5:45 - 200 Meter Run - QF

6:00 - 300 Meter Hurdles - QF

6:15 - 3200 Meter Run - Boys Final

6:30 - 1600 Meter Relay - QF

Order of Events

Friday, April 20, 2017

11:30 - Coaches Meeting

12:00 - 400 Meter Relay - F

12:15 - 1600 Meter Run - Boys Final

12:30 - 400 Meter Run - F

12:45 - 100 Meter Run - F

1:00 - 100 Meter Hurdle - F

110 Meter Hurdle - F

1:15 - 800 Meter Run - Girls Final

1:30 - 200 Meter - F

1:45 - 300 Meter Hurdle - F

2:00 - 3200 Meter Run - Girls Final

2:30 - 1600 Meter Relay - F

2:45 - Awards - Region Champs Awarded

*If the meet is cancelled on Wed. 4/18 due to weather, field events, prelims and finals will be run on Fri. 4/20