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DATES: | Friday, March 28 (middle school) and Saturday, March 29 (high school), 2008 |
TIMES: | Friday - Middle School Only - field events @ 1:00 pm / running events @ 4:00 pm Saturday - Varsity - field events @ 9:00 am / running events @ 11:00 am |
SITE: | St. Mark's School of Texas Hunt Family Stadium 10600 Preston Road Dallas, TX 75230-4000 (214) 346-8183 or fax (214) 346-8630 |
FACILITIES: | 8 lane TARTAN track in a lighted stadium. The runways have the same surface. ONLY 1/4" SPIKES ARE ALLOWED. The shot put and discus rings are brushed concrete. |
ENTRIES: | All entries will be done ONLINE through the website: www.athletic.net ENTRY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, March 21st by 6:00 pm. Enclosed you will find step-by-step directions so that there is no confusion. You may make changes to your roster or athlete's events anytime before the deadline. |
ENTRY FEE: | $100.00 for each team (boys and girls are considered seperate teams) of 8 or more athletes.
$10.00 for individual entries. It is not necessary to have seperate checks for each division.
Entry fee should be mailed ahead of time or brought to the meet. Make checks payable to:
St. Mark's School of Texas. Do not send cash. Receipts will be given when entries are
picked up. No refunds because of changes, illness, weather, etc.
MAIL ENTRY FEE TO: John G. Turek
c/o St. Mark's School of Texas
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75230-4000
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SEEDING: | All running events will be seeded and lanes drawn according to the time submitted on the entry form. If no time was submitted, those athletes will automatically be placed in the slowest sections or outside lanes by the computer. Heats as finals. |
CHANGES: | Last minute changes should be E-mailed to joey@precision-timing.com by Tuesday, Mar. 25th @ 6:00 pm. Please make changes clear and readable. Name of athletes, division, event added or deleted or entry marked changed. This procedure is very important so that the meet will run smoothly and efficiently. |
RULES: | The meet will be governed by National Federation Rules. Exception: One (1) false start is charged to the field. Exception: An athlete may be entered in 5 events, including relays. |
AWARDS: | In the varsity division, medals will be given to the top three(3) in each individual event and top three(3) relay teams. Awards to the top two(2) teams in each division. |
PARKING: | Auto parking will be allowed in the main parking lot. Buses are asked to park adjacent to the curb at the north end of the school. |
TEAM CHECK-IN: | Coaches only should pick up their packets in the tent at the north end of the track on Friday between 12:00 pm - 1 pm. On Saturday, coaches only should pick up their packet at the same place between 8:00 am - 9 am. Athletes and coaches must be stamped for: 1)access onto the field, 2)entry into an event, and 3)receiving awards. You are allowed 1 coach for every 10 athletes. |
HEAT SHEETS: | Will be in your packet at the check-in table. Individual results will be posted at the conclusion of that event as soon as they are entered into the computer. |
EVENT CHECK-IN: | Running events: Athletes must check-in 30 minutes prior to their race at the clerk-of- the-course tent at the south end of the stadium. Field events: Athletes must check-in 30 minutes prior to their event at the event site. |
DRESSING: | There are boys locker rooms only. There are adequate restrooms for everyone. |
TRAINERS: | Baylor Sports Medicine will be handling all medical needs. We recommend that you bring your own supplies and the trainers will help you in any way. |
CONCESSIONS: | There will be one(1) stand operating both days. There will be water and electrolyte replenishment on the field both days for athletes, staff, and coaches only. |
COACHES LUNCH: | There will be a complimentary lunch* for all the coaches at the concession stand on
Friday and a complimentary box lunch* on Saturday in the main cafeteria.
*must present coupon
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TEAM AREAS: | In the stands or outside the fenced track only! Only participating athletes, coaches, and working staff are allowed on the main field! NO RADIOS! Do not jump fences! Go through the appropriate gates as to not interfere with the running of the meet. |
CLEAN-UP: | Enclosed in your packet is one(1) large trash bag. We would like to encourage you and your athletes to please clean up your area before you leave St. Mark's. |
ON-LINE ENTRIES | Coaches should go to www.athletic.net and follow the directions on the website. |