Meet Information
GISA Region 1AAA Championship
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Location: Tara Stadium
Address: 1055 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro 30236
Type of Surface: 6 Lane Synthetic
Student Tickets: $5.00 / Adult Tickets: $7.00
Time of Important Events:
9:30 a.m. - Teams arrive (drop off is in lower bus parking lot, enter in team gate)
9:40 a.m. - Track open for warm-ups; Gates open for spectators
9:50 a.m. - ALL coaches & volunteers meeting
10:30 a.m. - Start of Session I Events
12:45 p.m. - Track open for warm-ups #2
1:10 p.m - Opening Announcements, National Anthem, TEAM Prayer, Verse, and Quote
1:20 p.m. - 4x100m Relay, followed by all other running events remaining on the schedule
Order of Session I-IV Events
Session I: 10:30 a.m.
Girls 3200m Run
Girls Pole Vault
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump
Girls Shot (8 lbs., 13 oz.)
Session II: 11:10 a.m.
Boys 3200m Run
Boys Pole Vault
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump
Boys Shot Put (12 lbs.)
Session III: 11:50 p.m.
Girls Triple Jump
Girls Discus (1kg)
Session IV: 12:30 p.m.
Boys Triple Jump
Boys Discus (1.6kg)
Order of Running Events:
Plan to start at 1:20 p.m. or at the conclusion of Session I-IV events:
Girls followed by Boys
400m Relay (4x100 meter relay)
Hurdle Set-up
100m Hurdles (Girls - 33)
110m Hurdles (Boys - 39)
100m Dash
1600m Run
400m Run
Hurdle Set-up
300m Hurdles (Girls - 30 / Boys - 36)
800m Run
200m Dash
Designated Break: Field Event Awards & 3200m relay
1600m Relay (4x400 meter Relay)
Awards presentation: Remaining events & 1600m relay; High-Point & overall team standings
Region - Important Details:
The Trinity Lions Track & Field program will host this event
There will be sixteen (16) track and field events taking place in both divisions (boys & girls) at this championship meet.
The National Federation (NFHS) Rules of Track and Field is the official guide with the exceptions as may be found in this section.
All ties at the State Track Meet will be broken using the current National Federation Track & Field Rule Book as to procedures and/or methods of breaking said ties.
If an athlete false starts, the athlete will be disqualified from the event.
Student athletes who finish in the top four (4) in each event will qualify for participation in the GISA AAA State Meet that takes place in Albany on April 27th, 28th, and 29th.
All entries will be manually completed on the official entry form after the meet is complete. If an athlete qualifies to the state meet, but is unable to attend due to a conflict, the 5th place participant will be contacted and invited to compete at the event.
USATF Starter:
USATF will be providing a certified starter for this event. BJ Kennedy will serve as the official starter. Bud Ramsey will serve as the Recall (back-up starter).
Fully Automatic Timing:
We will have FAT timing with a digital board showing results after each running and relay event. We will have several volunteers at the start/finish line to serve as back up timers. First Call Timing will serve as the official timing group and compile official results during the meet.
Meet Announcer:
We will provide a meet announcer for this event. He will make important announcements before, during, and at the end of the meet, including event calls (1st, 2nd, and 3rd call). Joe Marinello will serve as the official PA for this event.
Scratch Meeting:
At the scratch meeting, we will review each event in detail that is included in the meet program. Based on this being a championship event coaches are only allowed to scratch student athletes for various reasons. Coaches are reminded all heat sheets are final and substitutions arent allowed.
Check-in Table:
Student athletes are strongly reminded when they hear their event call to immediately report to their designated area. If participating in a field event, report to check in where the event is located. Student athletes who compete in running events will report to the check-in table, signing in with the clerk. The check-in table and tent will be located in the endzone opposite of the discus cage and ring. We remind all student athletes to stay out of the infield unless they are checking in for their event, warming up for their event (10 minutes before 1st call) and or participating in their cool down after their event (10 minute period) is complete. Athletes are also able to use hurdles for warm-ups, but are reminded to place this equipment back where it was found.
Limits to Team Entries:
2 entries per event
5 entries per athlete (3 individual events; 2 relay events)
Relay Events:
Each relay team is allowed to list a max of 6 runners (4 plus 2 alternates) with no order required. According to the GISA Rules, a runner may be listed on two different relay teams, but may compete on only one relay team. Example: Smith, Jones, Sams, Beall, Adams, Taylor make up Team #1 on the 400M Relay; with Smith, Jones, Cutler, Dohn, Davis, Garwood making up Team #2. Notice: Team #2 has two people that are on Team #1, but may have up to four (4) others.
Uniforms/Jewelry:
All relay teams are reminded to wear matching uniforms during relay events. Student athletes are reminded they cannot compete while wearing jewelry, but watches are are allowed to be worn during events. If a student athlete is wearing a bracelet or item of jewelry for religious reasons, please provide a note and have the Head Coach discuss these details during the scratch meeting.
Heats/Trials:
This will be an all finals one day event. The horizontal jumps and throws events will be allowed a max of 3 preliminary attempts. After the first 3 attempts, the top 8 distances will be reseeded. The top 8 athletes will compete in the finals (2 additional attempts). Each running event will follow 1,2 or 3 total heats (sessions) based on the amount of individuals participating in that particular event.
Scoring:
The top eight places will be scored at this event: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Results:
The results will be posted in the stadium (location will TBA during the event).
Medals/Trophies:
All 1st place individual and relay event winners in the boys and girls divisions will be recognized and awarded a GISA plaque and ribbon for their accomplishment. All student athletes who finish 2nd-6th place in individual and relay events will receive a ribbon for their accomplishments. The student athlete in each division who scores the most individual points will be recognized as the High Point winner for the meet. Teams in both divisions who score the most points overall during the meet in all events combined will be recognized as the Champion and awarded the 1st place trophy. Teams in the girls and boys divisions who finish 2nd place overall will be recognized with the Runner up trophy. The Coach of the Year will be presented to both the boys and girls head coach that represents the 1st place in overall team standings.
Facilities:
The bathrooms are located in the stadium. Teams will be allowed to set up their team tents in the home stands only (not in the infield). When setting up tents, we ask for teams to leave the middle section open for spectators (50 yard line section).
Eagles Sportz T-shirts:
We bring many optional back prints from which the participants may choose.
We bring white, grey, solid colors, many colors and variations of tie-dyed t-shirts; long sleeve t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts.
We bring all sizes from YXS to A3XL.
Our pricing structure follows:
WHITE AND SOLID COLOR T-SHIRTS
2 Prints (front and back)
$20.00
TIE-DYED SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
2 Prints (front and back)
$25.00
LONG SLEEVE SOLID COLOR T-SHIRTS
2 Prints (font and back)
$25.00
SOLID COLOR HOODIES
2 Prints (front and back)
$35.00
NOTE! ADD $5.00 TO THE ABOVE PRICING FOR THREE SLEEVE PRINTS.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Location: Tara Stadium
Address: 1055 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro 30236
Type of Surface: 6 Lane Synthetic
Student Tickets: $5.00 / Adult Tickets: $7.00
Time of Important Events:
9:30 a.m. - Teams arrive (drop off is in lower bus parking lot, enter in team gate)
9:40 a.m. - Track open for warm-ups; Gates open for spectators
9:50 a.m. - ALL coaches & volunteers meeting
10:30 a.m. - Start of Session I Events
12:45 p.m. - Track open for warm-ups #2
1:10 p.m - Opening Announcements, National Anthem, TEAM Prayer, Verse, and Quote
1:20 p.m. - 4x100m Relay, followed by all other running events remaining on the schedule
Order of Session I-IV Events
Session I: 10:30 a.m.
Girls 3200m Run
Girls Pole Vault
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump
Girls Shot (8 lbs., 13 oz.)
Session II: 11:10 a.m.
Boys 3200m Run
Boys Pole Vault
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump
Boys Shot Put (12 lbs.)
Session III: 11:50 p.m.
Girls Triple Jump
Girls Discus (1kg)
Session IV: 12:30 p.m.
Boys Triple Jump
Boys Discus (1.6kg)
Order of Running Events:
Plan to start at 1:20 p.m. or at the conclusion of Session I-IV events:
Girls followed by Boys
400m Relay (4x100 meter relay)
Hurdle Set-up
100m Hurdles (Girls - 33)
110m Hurdles (Boys - 39)
100m Dash
1600m Run
400m Run
Hurdle Set-up
300m Hurdles (Girls - 30 / Boys - 36)
800m Run
200m Dash
Designated Break: Field Event Awards & 3200m relay
1600m Relay (4x400 meter Relay)
Awards presentation: Remaining events & 1600m relay; High-Point & overall team standings
Region - Important Details:
The Trinity Lions Track & Field program will host this event
There will be sixteen (16) track and field events taking place in both divisions (boys & girls) at this championship meet.
The National Federation (NFHS) Rules of Track and Field is the official guide with the exceptions as may be found in this section.
All ties at the State Track Meet will be broken using the current National Federation Track & Field Rule Book as to procedures and/or methods of breaking said ties.
If an athlete false starts, the athlete will be disqualified from the event.
Student athletes who finish in the top four (4) in each event will qualify for participation in the GISA AAA State Meet that takes place in Albany on April 27th, 28th, and 29th.
All entries will be manually completed on the official entry form after the meet is complete. If an athlete qualifies to the state meet, but is unable to attend due to a conflict, the 5th place participant will be contacted and invited to compete at the event.
USATF Starter:
USATF will be providing a certified starter for this event. BJ Kennedy will serve as the official starter. Bud Ramsey will serve as the Recall (back-up starter).
Fully Automatic Timing:
We will have FAT timing with a digital board showing results after each running and relay event. We will have several volunteers at the start/finish line to serve as back up timers. First Call Timing will serve as the official timing group and compile official results during the meet.
Meet Announcer:
We will provide a meet announcer for this event. He will make important announcements before, during, and at the end of the meet, including event calls (1st, 2nd, and 3rd call). Joe Marinello will serve as the official PA for this event.
Scratch Meeting:
At the scratch meeting, we will review each event in detail that is included in the meet program. Based on this being a championship event coaches are only allowed to scratch student athletes for various reasons. Coaches are reminded all heat sheets are final and substitutions arent allowed.
Check-in Table:
Student athletes are strongly reminded when they hear their event call to immediately report to their designated area. If participating in a field event, report to check in where the event is located. Student athletes who compete in running events will report to the check-in table, signing in with the clerk. The check-in table and tent will be located in the endzone opposite of the discus cage and ring. We remind all student athletes to stay out of the infield unless they are checking in for their event, warming up for their event (10 minutes before 1st call) and or participating in their cool down after their event (10 minute period) is complete. Athletes are also able to use hurdles for warm-ups, but are reminded to place this equipment back where it was found.
Limits to Team Entries:
2 entries per event
5 entries per athlete (3 individual events; 2 relay events)
Relay Events:
Each relay team is allowed to list a max of 6 runners (4 plus 2 alternates) with no order required. According to the GISA Rules, a runner may be listed on two different relay teams, but may compete on only one relay team. Example: Smith, Jones, Sams, Beall, Adams, Taylor make up Team #1 on the 400M Relay; with Smith, Jones, Cutler, Dohn, Davis, Garwood making up Team #2. Notice: Team #2 has two people that are on Team #1, but may have up to four (4) others.
Uniforms/Jewelry:
All relay teams are reminded to wear matching uniforms during relay events. Student athletes are reminded they cannot compete while wearing jewelry, but watches are are allowed to be worn during events. If a student athlete is wearing a bracelet or item of jewelry for religious reasons, please provide a note and have the Head Coach discuss these details during the scratch meeting.
Heats/Trials:
This will be an all finals one day event. The horizontal jumps and throws events will be allowed a max of 3 preliminary attempts. After the first 3 attempts, the top 8 distances will be reseeded. The top 8 athletes will compete in the finals (2 additional attempts). Each running event will follow 1,2 or 3 total heats (sessions) based on the amount of individuals participating in that particular event.
Scoring:
The top eight places will be scored at this event: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Results:
The results will be posted in the stadium (location will TBA during the event).
Medals/Trophies:
All 1st place individual and relay event winners in the boys and girls divisions will be recognized and awarded a GISA plaque and ribbon for their accomplishment. All student athletes who finish 2nd-6th place in individual and relay events will receive a ribbon for their accomplishments. The student athlete in each division who scores the most individual points will be recognized as the High Point winner for the meet. Teams in both divisions who score the most points overall during the meet in all events combined will be recognized as the Champion and awarded the 1st place trophy. Teams in the girls and boys divisions who finish 2nd place overall will be recognized with the Runner up trophy. The Coach of the Year will be presented to both the boys and girls head coach that represents the 1st place in overall team standings.
Facilities:
The bathrooms are located in the stadium. Teams will be allowed to set up their team tents in the home stands only (not in the infield). When setting up tents, we ask for teams to leave the middle section open for spectators (50 yard line section).
Eagles Sportz T-shirts:
We bring many optional back prints from which the participants may choose.
We bring white, grey, solid colors, many colors and variations of tie-dyed t-shirts; long sleeve t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts.
We bring all sizes from YXS to A3XL.
Our pricing structure follows:
WHITE AND SOLID COLOR T-SHIRTS
2 Prints (front and back)
$20.00
TIE-DYED SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
2 Prints (front and back)
$25.00
LONG SLEEVE SOLID COLOR T-SHIRTS
2 Prints (font and back)
$25.00
SOLID COLOR HOODIES
2 Prints (front and back)
$35.00
NOTE! ADD $5.00 TO THE ABOVE PRICING FOR THREE SLEEVE PRINTS.