Kent State Tune-Up Track Meet info.
11/14/2007 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field
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KENT STATE TUNE-UP February 23, 2008 Meet: Open non-scoring NCAA sanctioned indoor track and field competition. Time: Field events begin at 10:00am, running events begin at 9:00am. Timing: Fully automatic FinishLynx system Location: Kent State University Field House, Summit Street & Route 261, Kent, Ohio. $8.8 million state of the art facility, contains a six lane 292 meter track complex with nine lane straightaway, separate long jump, high jump, pole vault, and throwing areas. Entries: Entries are due by Wednesday, February 20th, consisting of event entries with best marks from the current year. All entries will be done on-line at www.directathletics.com. Please visit the Direct Athletics website at your earliest convenience in order to familiarize yourself with how the entry process works. NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASK FOR PROOF OF PERFORMANCE FOR ANY MARK, PARTICULARLY IF YOUR ENTRY MARK WOULD GET YOUR ATHLETE INTO THE HOT HEAT/FLIGHT. **Note: Please check www.kentstatesports.com after the entry deadline for changes or adjustments to the meet time schedule! **Note: No quality athletes will be turned away, but this is a "tune-up" opportunity for athletes the week before their conference meets, not a "last chance" qualifier. As such, preference will be given to NCAA Division I athletes. All non-NCAA Division I athletes or schools are required to call Keith Whitman at (330) 204-7063 for permission to enter the meet. Entry Limitations: Regretfully, due to past experiences with this meet, we have been required to put some restrictions on the horizontal jumps. Please adhere to the following entry limitations: M-LJ (21-6), W-LJ (16-10), M-TJ (43-0), W-TJ (33-0). Also please limit to FOUR athletes at maximum per event. If you have an event with more than four quality athletes, YOU ARE REQUIRED to call Keith Whitman at (330) 204-7063 to get permission for entry. Internet Entry Lists: Final entry lists will be posted on our website (www.kentstatesports.com) on Thursday, February 21st by late evening. Please check to make sure your athletes are entered correctly. If there are mistakes or scratches, please email kwhitman@kent.edu or call Keith Whitman at (330) 677-4631 to correct them. Entry Fees: $150 per each team, men or women, consisting of 13 or more individuals in unlimited events, or $10 per individual. • TEAMS pay in the traditional manner by bringing a check, made payable to Kent State University Athletics, or cash the day of the competition. • INDIVIDUALS will now have the option to pay online with a credit card at the time of entry or pay with cash or check as described above. If you choose to pay by credit card, please be aware there will be a $2.00 processing/transaction fee assessed to your payment. Spikes: ONLY 1/4 inch or shorter pyramid spikes will be allowed and all spikes will be checked prior to events. NO pin or needle spikes, spike elements, or any other type of spike will be allowed. Sections/Heats/Flights: Sections and flights will be seeded by time and distance with best marks in the latest sections/flights. Finals in field events will consist of the top nine marks from the qualifying rounds. The only heats on the track will be the 55m and 55m hurdles, with nine finalists in each race. All other races will be run as sections against time. Implement Weigh-In: One hour prior to event at event site. Changing Rooms, Showers, Team Areas: Available at KSU Field House, please bring your own towels. Kent State University assumes no liability for lost or stolen items. Questions or More Information: Keith Whitman @ (330) 204-7063 or the KSU track office @ (330) 672-8441 |
