2009 USATF West Zone Junior Olympic Indoor Track & Field Championships
Sanctioned Event      

Date: February 15, 2009

Sponsored by USATF Arizona Association

Host:       Bob Flint - AZ USATF Office
              Cassandra McKenzie- Youth Chair
             
Location:        Northern Arizona University
                     S. San Francisco Street                                                                                                            Flagstaff, Arizona 86011


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Eligibility:   Competition is open to all athletes with current USA Track &  Field                                               membership. To represent a club or organization, that group must
                         have a current membership with USA Track & Field.
                         Membership may be purchased at the meet.


Entry: All entries are per event:

                Before midnight February 11: Youth entries $3.50; Adult entries $6.50.
                After midnight February 11: Youth entries $5.00; Adult entries $8.00. (Space                                 available basis)

                All USATF AZ entries will be done on-line at CoachO Entries
               The on -line registration deadline is Midnight February 11, 2009 (MST)
               Corrections may be made by noon February 12, thru the Association Office.
       No Mailed, Faxed, or E-mail entries will be accepted.

Events: Mile, 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 4x300m, 60m Hurdles, LJ, HJ, SP, and PV.

Event Limits: Sub-Bantam, Bantam, and Midget - three events including relays.
                            All others - four events including relays.

Note:                    Sub-Bantam athletes will be limited to the following events -
                            60m, 200m, 4x300m , and Long Jump.

Facilities: Six lane (8 lane straightaway) 300m flat Mondo track.
                      Spikes 1/8" or less will be allowed, no needle spikes.

Timing:   LYNX timing will be used, with hand timing backup.

Awards:   Custom medals 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Ribbons will be awarded to the 4th thru 6th                               place finishers.

Rules: Current USA Track and Field rules will govern. Only competing athletes
                 will be permitted on the track or infield area, except for medical emergencies.

Running Events: All running events will be conducted as timed finals, except the 60m                                            dash, which will have trials and finals. All relay team members must                                              wear a top and shorts of the same color.Events will be run youngest to                                          oldest, girls first, except the hurdles, which will be run oldest to                                                     youngest, boys first.

Field Events: All competitors in the Long Jump and Shop Put will be given 3 attempts                                       with the top six advancing to the finals for three more attempts. All                                                throwing implements will be certified prior to use.

Protest: All protests must be made in writing, to the referee, not later than 30
                   minutes after the results of an event have been announced. Proper rule
                   reference must be cited. All protests must be accompanied by a $50.00
                  cash deposit. Deposit will be refunded if protest is upheld, forfeited if protest is                              denied.

Check In: Two calls will be given for each event. Athletes in running events must
                      report to the clerk of the course, ready to compete, and stay in the area.
                      Field event athletes must report directly to the official in charge of their
                      field event. Athletes must notify the official in charge of their field event,
                      before leaving to report to the clerk for their running event. Athletes must
                      report back to their field event within 5 minutes of completion of their running                                 event.

Conduct: Coaches and parents are responsible for the conduct of their team members.
                     Failure to maintain proper control and to display good sportsmanship, could
                     result in the removal of the team or individual from further competition.

Meet Headquarters:
(New Location)     The meet headquarters will be the Fairfield Inn, 2005 S. Milton Rd,                                                Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 773 - 1300.
                           The rate is $79 with breakfast included. Ask for the "USATF Indoor                                              Classic" rate. This room block will be held until January 31st and                                                 afterwards on a space available basis. Packet pick-up will be from 3 P.M.                                     until 9 P.M. Saturday at the meet HQScratch's and adds (on a space                                            available basis) will be accepted at that time.

Additional Location: Little America 2515 E. Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
                                       (928) 779-7920 or (800) 865-1399 The rate is $89. Ask for the                                                      "USATF19th Indoor Classic" rate.This room block will be held until                                                January 24th.









      
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