Simpson High School Classic-2009

Friday, March 27, 2009

1. Entries

Entries will open March 18th and should be done on-line at our website at:

http://www.simpson.edu/storm/men/track/index.html .

Entries deadline is: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 by 10:00 p.m.

Enter hand times only! Times should be a reasonable projection of the athlete�s performance in this meet, not personal bests. Enter field event marks in feet/inches, not metric. The Simpson College HS Classic is a co-ed meet that will also feature the triple jump and 2000m steeple chase. (there will be awards for these events but they will not be team scored)

There will be a limit of 2 entries per gender per event in individual running events, except for the boys 1600 & 3200 and the girls 1500 & 3000 where you may have 3 entries.

You may enter 3 individuals in all field events.

You may enter 2 relays teams per gender. (A squad, B Squad)

2. Entry Fees

Entry fee is $90.00 per team per gender. ($180.00 for both)

Please make checks out to �Simpson College Track & Field� - payment will occur at the time of packet pick-up. Please arrange to have a check in hand from your business department in advance.

3. Scratches

Scratches should be done on meet day, Friday, March 27th. Scratches should be reported at the event site for field events, and to press box before the start of the meet for running events.

 

4. Venue

Bill Buxton Stadium has a newly painted Eurotan WS Synthetic Track Surface. The long jump, triple jump, and high jump approach areas are the same Eurotan WS surface. The shot and discus circles are brushed concrete. The throwing areas are located off of �E� street, near the SC baseball/softball complex. (NW of the stadium)

See enclosed map.

 

5. Spikes

Only ¼� or less pyramid spikes can be worn for all of the running, long jump, triple jump, and high jump events. Spikes will be checked.

 

6. Awards

�Simpson College� Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each individual events and the top 2 relay teams. (Only 1 relay team per school per gender may medal).

 

 

General Information

1. Weigh in all implements from 2:30-3:30 PM at the garage near the throwing venue. All implements must be certified before they will be permitted to enter the event area(s).

2. Athletic trainers will be available in the Cowles Center training room. If you need a modality, please contact our training staff prior to meet day.

3. There will be team scoring for the Simpson High School Invitational.

4. Starting blocks will be furnished. Please feel free to bring your own with ¼� or smaller spikes.

5. In all field events except HJ, competitors will be given 4 final jumps/throws.

6. Please tell runners to stay clear of the finish line so they do not interfere with the timing device.

7. Results will be available ASAP after meet conclusion and on our website at www.simpson.edu

8. Refreshments will be available for coaches in the hospitality area.

9. The meet will follow the rules as stated by the IAHSAA, IGHSAU and the NFHSA.

10.A tentative time schedule is enclosed in this packet.

11.Awards will be presented after results have been posted as final.

12.Locker Rooms and restrooms are available in the Cowles Center

13.The concession stand will be available throughout the competition.

 

Teams:

Boys (7)

DM Lincoln, DM Roosevelt, Dowling Catholic, Indianola, Knoxville, Urbandale, WDM Valley

Girls (8)

DM Lincoln, DM Roosevelt, Dowling Catholic, Indianola, Norwalk, North Tama, SE Polk, Urbandale

SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASSIC

Friday March 27, 2009

Schedule of Field Events

4:00     Triple Jump (B), followed by Triple Jump (G)

Long Jump (G), followed by Long Jump (B)

Shot (G), followed by Shot (B)

Discus (B), followed by Discus (G)

High Jump (B), followed by High Jump (G)

Schedule of Running Events

**This meet will run consecutively – there is no required time limit between events.

The times listed are merely estimates; we will roll ahead of schedule if possible.

4:00     2000m Steeple (Coed)

4:20     3000m Run (G)

4:35     4x800 Relay (B)

4:50     4x800 Relay (G)

5:05     3200m Run (B)

5:20     Shuttle Hurdle Relay (B)

5:30     Shuttle Hurdle Relay (G)

5:45     100m Dash (G)

5:55     100m Dash (B)

6:05     Distance Medley Relay (G)

6:15     400m Dash (G)

6:25     400m Dash (B)

6:35     4x200 Relay (G)

6:45     4x200 Relay (B)

6:55     1600m Run (B)

7:05     100m Hurdles (G)

7:15     110m Hurdles (B)

7:25     800m Run (G)

7:35     200m Dash (G)

7:45     200m Dash (B)

7:55     400H (G)

8:05     400H (B)

8:15     Medley Relay (B)

8:25     Sprint Medley (G)

8:35     800m Run (B)

8:40     1500m (G)

8:50     4x100 Relay (G)

8:55     4x100 Relay (B)

9:00     4x400 Relay (G)

9:05     4x400 Relay (B)

Last Updated: 3/17/09