OHIO MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
“Giving Young Athletes A Chance To Compete”
GUIDELINES
STATE: MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV I & 2/3 BOYS AND GIRLS
All payments must be recieved before the state meet deadline or state meet numbers cap. If your name doesn't appear on the athlete entry list posted on this website then we have not recieved your payment and you will not be permitted to compete sorry but no exceptions. This list is updated every few days before the state meet.
STATE CHECK IN: Each participant must check-in no later than 2:30PM. Anyone who fails to check in for whatever reason will be disqualified. Check in time is from 8:00 AM to 2:30PM. At this time, every participant will receive his or her t-shirt, and participant band. This band allows that participant to enter the infield only during his or her event. THE REPLACEMENT COST FOR ANY LOST PARTICIPENT BANDS WILL BE $5.00. (REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES). NOTE: COACHES, SPECTATORS, AND NON-COMPETING ATHLETES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE INFIELD. The board of directors has spent many hours planning and preparing for this event. In order to make it a great success, we are asking for your cooperation. It is your responsibility to return all the necessary monies and completed forms by the deadline date.
TIES: All ties will be broken by NHFA rules.
SEADING: THE HY-TEK SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY PUT ALL ATHLETES IN LANE ASSIGNMENTS.
RUNNING EVENTS: We will have prelims in the 100, 200, 100 M hurdles and 110 M Hurdles the All other events will be finals only.
FIELD EVENT RULES: NFHS will be in effect.
A. In the long jump, high jump, shot put and discus throw, (4) trials only.
B. Athletes will be disqualified for a false start. False starts are called on individuals, not on the field.
C. Shot Put and Discus - The host site will furnish all implements.
D. All Starting Heights can found on the state meet schedule.
EQUIPMENT: The host site will provide all equipment implements, starting blocks and all batons. Pole Vault poles are not provided.
PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE COMPETING AGAINST THE CLOCK NOT YOUR HEAT.
EVENT CHECK-IN: It is the athlete’s responsibility to check in and checkout of all field events.
PARENTS/COACHES: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PARTICIPENTS HAVE A COACH OR PARENT TO HELP THE PARTICIPENT DURING THE DAY. THERE WILL BE A MEET DIRECTOR ON HAND TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT EVENT PROCEDURES.
Coaches/Parents will stay in the grandstand unless there is an injury to one of their own team members on the field or track. They may also leave to consult the Games Committee if there is a question concerning a ruling in an event.
CLERK OF COURSE - Entries must be checked in at the bullpen with the Clerk of Course prior to an event. All events will be called three (3) times by the official announcer and all contestants must report to the Clerk of Course when called. If a contestant does not comply with this regulation, he/she will be scratched from the event. The Clerk will be at the designated area of each event to check entries.
CONTESTANT’S UNIFORM / SPIKES – All participants must wear track and field attire. Each member of a relay team must wear the same color. Shoes are required. Length of spikes shall not exceed 1/4" for rubberized surfaces. Jewelry and head attire are not permitted. (PLEASE CHECK AT THE STATE SITE FOR ANY ADDITIONALS RULES).
UNPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: will disqualify a participant, i.e., disrespect, profanity, throwing a baton, but not limited to.
RESULTS: All results will be posted on the website not mailed.
Disqualification of a participant: May include but not limited to: competing in the wrong heat, division, region, aiding a participant directly or indirectly (accompanying participant to starting area, running alongside participant, or being stationed at points along the track to aid or coach participant), a false start, interference, lane infraction or unsportsmanlike conduct. All OHSAA and NFHS rules will apply in all cases.
Athletes: All Athletes are responsible for their equipment and valuables. Host sites are not responsible for lost/stolen items.
Weather: We will not cancel this event unless we have severe lightning. The makeup date will be Memorial Day.. Once the meet get started we will not post-pone the meet unless it goes past 9:00pm.
TENTS: Tents or shading devices may only be set up at the designated site. The tournament director informs you of this location at each regional and state meet.
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Payments: .All payments are final.
Team Championship:
The team discount 1 event $20 / 2 events $25 / 3 events $30 ($250.00 cap per team)
The team forms is the only form you will need to mail in and please remember girls and boys are different teams.
New in 2010 we will have a school team championship and a All star team championship along with the individual championships.
School Teams: Each athlete must be from the same middle school. Top 6 teams receive trophies and each athlete will recieve a placement certificate.
All Star Team: If you have one athlete competing from another school you fall into this category. If one athlete is a D1 athlete then you should compete in D1. Top 2 teams receive trophies
If you want to compete in the team championship you will need to fill out a team championship form and will have to create a team name. This name cannot be the same name as your middle school but can be the same name as your town. We will place the top 10 athletes in each division. Team trophies will be awarded to the top 6 school teams in division I & II both boys and girls. The top 2 All-Star teams will receive trophies.
****The team form can be found on the mail in registration link. You will need at least 6 athletes to be considered a team but no more than 10. If you have more than 10 please fill out another team form and out there names on it. The cap will not apply to those athlete unless you have to of same gender teams.
1st place - 12 points
2nd place - 10 points
3rd place - 8 points
4th place - 7 points
5th place - 6 points
6th place - 5 points
7th place - 4 points
8th place - 3 points
9th place - 2 points
10th place - 1 points
TEAM TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED AT THE END OF THE MEET
M.S.A.A. has the right to refuse participation to any coach or athlete the we feel that has violated any rules governing this middle school state championships.
You may request to have you award mailed to you but there will be a shipping and handling fee.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE COULD NOT PUT DOWN EVERY SINGLE RULE. SO AS LONG AS ALL ATHLETES PAY ATTENTION DURING THE DAY EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRT WILL BE ON SALE AT THE STATE MEET. ($15.00)
Entry Fee: Adults $6.00 Students $4.00
REMEMBER: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO READ ALL INFORMATION AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL ATHLETES!!!
