2015 USATF Hershey Youth National Indoor Championships

2015 USATF
Hershey Youth National Indoor
Championships
March 13-15, 2015
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785
AGE DIVISIONS & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Age Divisions
7-8 (born 2007-2008)
9-10 (born 2005 - 2006)
11-12 (born 2003–2004)
13-14 (born 2001–2002)
15-16 (born 1999–2000)
17-18 (born 1997-1998)
* athletes born in 1996 are also eligible if
they do not turn 19 on or before 8/2/2015
High School (born 1997 – 2000)
* from the same high school or club team
Individuals: Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States,
and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete in these
Championships. See the USATF rules for more information and
exceptions. A competitor must compete in his/her age division
only. Competitors in the 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 divisions may
compete in a maximum of three events, including relays.
Competitors in the 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 divisions may compete
in a maximum of four events, including relays. All athletes must be
a 2015 members of USATF in good standing.
In the 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 Divisions: the top six (6) finishers at the zonal meet qualify to compete in
the 2015 USATF Hershey Youth National Indoor Championships.
High School Athletes (15-18) and USATF Clubs and Unattached Athletes 15-16, 17-18 Divisions: may
compete in this National Indoor Championship without competing in the qualifying Zonal Meet.
RELAYS
Unique to this Indoor Championship ONLY is combined relays for the 15-16 and 17-18 Divisions for
the High School and USATF Member Clubs in the Relays only. This means that all High School
members must be from the same High School and will only compete and score against other High
School Relay Teams. USATF Clubs will combine age groups 15-16 and 17-18, but all athletes must
be members of the same club and on the club roster in the USATF Data Base. The 15-18 age group
Club Relays will only compete and score against other 15-18 Combined USATF Clubs.
All Relays for the 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 Divisions are not combined.
All High School athletes that participate must have a 2015 USATF membership number. High School
Team Names do not have to be a registered Club of USATF.
Athletes between the ages of 15-18 who compete on a USATF Club must be a member of that club’s
roster in order to compete on any of that club’s relays.
High school age athletes may participate in this event as unattached, club team members or school team
members in individual events. However you must check with your high school association to determine if
you may participate.
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION is located at: www.usatf.org/membership/application. Birth verification
must be submitted prior to registration in the meet.
MARKETING/MEDIA:
Watch tomorrow’s elite athletes today! The 2015 USATF National Youth Indoor Championships will
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championships.
ENTRY PROCESS:
Electronic Entries – Registration for the meet is at the following locations: High School athletes and
USATF Club Athletes and USATF Unattached Athletes between the ages of 15-18 register HEREhttps://usatfregistration.com/meet/info/ni_usatfyouth/2015/usayouindn1501/index.html
Athletes ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Division, who finished in one of the top six places in their event at
their zonal meet, must register at
https://usatfregistration.com/meet/info/ni_usatfyouth/2015/usayouindn1502/index.html Remember,
athletes must be 7 by December 31, 2015 in order to compete in this National Championship.
The online entry system is available beginning Monday, January 19, 2015 and closes Sunday, March 1,
2015. The entry fee is $8.00 per event and $32.00 per relay. Additionally, you must pay your entry fee via
the internet using a major credit or debit card (charged as a credit card).
All participating athletes will receive NIKE Backpacks.
AWARDS:
Championship rings will be given to individual events and relays for 15-18 age divisions.
USATF National Youth Indoor Championships medals will be awarded to the top six places.
SCHEDULE:
Unless otherwise noted, the starting order shall be 7- 8 to 17-18, girls first, in all running events.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Start Time: 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2015 Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
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Sunday, March 15, 2015 Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
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IMPLEMENT WEIGH-IN: At the track one hour before each event.
EVENT CHECK-IN: There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes must
check in at the designated areas 45 minutes prior to the event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be
required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after checking in.
Packet Pick Up: Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday March 14 and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00pm on Sunday March 15. All
competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers on the front on their jersey during competition. If an
athlete loses the bib number, a replacement may be purchased for a fee of $8.00. *Note: No entry
changes/no substitutions/no adds/no new entries will be accepted at the meet site. However, USATF
Potomac Valley will correct all data entry mistakes; and all sex and division errors.
EVENT RESULTS: During competition, event results will be posted at the track facility. Additionally, event
results will be posted at www.adkinstrak.com.
PROTESTS: There will be a $100.00 fee for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee
no later than 30 minutes after a result has been posted. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is
upheld.
RULES – CONDUCT & FACILITY: The following are not permitted at Prince George’s Sports and
Learning Complex:
Alcohol
Smoking
Glass or metal containers
Weapons, fireworks, explosives or ammunitions
Laser pointers
Gum on the track or the infield
Pets
Spitting on track
No liquids other than water is allowed on the track surface
Plastic bottles and coolers are permitted but are subject to inspection by security personnel.
ADMISSION FEES: $5.00 for Friday. Three day pass $20.00. Two day pass for Saturday and Sunday
$15.00 or $8.00 a day for Saturday and Sunday. Preschool-age children(5 and Under) and senior citizens
age 65 and older will be admitted for free. Only those coaches who present a 2015 USATF backgroundchecked membership card will be admitted for free. Coaches’ passes will not be issued!
Facilities: 200 meter flat surface, six lanes (8 lanes on straight-way). Fully automated timing will be provided
by Adkinstrak Timing Associates. A concession stand will be open during the meet. Only ¼” pyramid spikes
are allowed.
2015 HERSHEY Youth National Indoor Schedule
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015 HERSHEY YOUTH NATIONAL INDOOR SCHEDULE
RUNNING EVENTS
5:00pm
55m
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
6:30pm
400m
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
FIELD EVENTS
Long Jump
5:00pm 9-10 Div., 6:30pm 17-18 Div
Shotput
5:00pm 17-18 Girls, 7:00pm 17-18 Boys
1st Rd
1st Rd
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 HERSHEY YOUTH NATIONAL INDOOR SCHEDULE
RUNNING EVENTS
9:00am
55m Shuttle Hurdle Relay HSG, HSB, USATF Club 15-18 G&
9:30am
3000m
11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
11:00am
55m Hurdles
11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
12:00pm
55m
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
1:00pm
1500m Race Walk
9-10, 11-12
1:30pm
200m
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
2:45pm
800m
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
3:45pm
4X200m 7-8,9-10,11-12,13-14,HSG,HSB,USATF Club 15-18 G&B
4:45pm
Distance Medley HSG, HSB, USATF Club 15-18 G&B
FIELD EVENTS
Long Jump
9:00am 7-8 Div., 11:00am 15-16 Div., 2:00pm 11-12 Div.
3:00pm 13-14 Div.
Pole Vault
9:00am 13-14 Girls, 10:30am 15-16 Girls, 12:00pm 17-18 Girls
High Jump 9:00am 9-10 Div., 10:30am 13-14 Div., 12:00pm 11-12 Div.
Shot Put
9:00am 7-8 Girls, 10:00am 7-8 Boys, 11:00am 9-10 Girls,
12:30pm 9-10 Boys, 1:30pm 11-12 Girls, 2:30pm 11-12 Boys
3:30pm 13-14 Girls
FINAL
FINAL
1st Rd
Semi
FINAL
1st Rd
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
FINAL
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Running Events
9:00 a.m.
4X800m
HSG HSB USATF Club 15-18 G &B
Final
9:30 a.m.
55m Hurdles 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Final
10:00 a.m.
55m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Final
10:30 a.m.
400m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Final
11:30 a.m.
1500m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Final
1:30 p.m.
200m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Final
2:00 p.m.
3000m Race Walk
13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Final
2:30 p.m.
4X400m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, HSG, HSB, USATF Club 15-18 G & B Final
Field Events
Shot Put
Triple Jump
Pole Vault
High Jump
9:00am 13-14 Boys 10:00am 15-16 Girls 1:00pm 15-16 Boys
9:00am 13-14 Division 11:00am 15-16 Division 1:00pm 17-18 Division
9:00am 13-14 Boys 10:30am 15-16 Boys 12:00pm 17-18 Boys Final
9:00am 15-16 Division 10:30am 17-18 Division Final
HOUSING:
Use these keywords when making reservations at all hotels- Youth Indoor National
Host Hotel: Radisson Hotel Largo $109+tax Deniece Coke 301-773-0700 1.1 miles from Complex
www.radisson.com/largomd enter promo code: USATF. Free buffet breakfast for up to four people per room.
Host Hotel: Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, (301) 441-370 $99.00
Best Western Ph:301-459-1000
$79.99 Free Breakfast 3.5 miles from Complex
Courtyard Greenbelt, 6301 Golden Triangle Drive, Greenbelt, MD, 20770-3216, (301) 441-3311 $99.00
Holiday Inn - Greenbelt MD Hotel WASGB Ph: 855-747-0792 $94.00 6.5 miles from Complex
Residence Inn Largo, MD Ph: 301-925-7806 $139.00 Free Breakfast 1.3 miles from Complex
Cutoff Date for these rates is February 20, 2015
PARKING:
GREEN LOT D3 & D4: REDSKINS ROAD
DIRECTIONS:
From 495 South: Take Landover road exit 17B. Get into left land off the ramp onto
Landover Road. Take left onto Brightseat Road. Follow green overhead signs through
light onto Redskins Road. Take immediate right into Green Lot D3 & D4.
From Sheriff Road: Follow Sheriff Road toward Fed Ex Field past the Sportsplex
entrance. Stay in the right hand lane. Take a right turn before the light at Sheriff and
Brightseat road intersections onto Redskins Road. Take an immediate right into Green
Lot D3 & D4.