Roxbury Junior Track & Field

EVENT LIMITATIONS: Each athlete is allowed to compete in the following on Meet Day

·          (2) individual running events (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m,1 Mile)

·          (1) Participate in 4x100 relay will be selected by the coaches prior to the meet.

·          Field Events (Long Jump & Shot Put) will be selected by the coaches prior to the meet. Depending on the type of meet the spots could be limited.

PREPARATION: Please be sure athletes have eaten at least one hour before meets. All athletes should bring water, wear layered clothing, tie back long hair, and wear running sneakers. For those athletes who prefer wearing spikes, they are allowed at home and away meets.

CHECK-IN: Each athlete will be given a sticker label with their assigned race/field event. Athletes will then warm up and then remain in the Roxbury team designated area

FIELD EVENTS: It’s the athlete’s responsibility to complete their field event when they have wait time between races, but athletes should tell their coach before going to the event. Try to get these done early.

WEATHER – WE RUN in the Rain 😊

·          If there is severe weather a cancellation should be made 2 hours before the start of a meet.

·          Lightning/thunder will suspend the meet for a minimum of 30 min.

GENERAL -

·          Spikes and foot blocks permitted for all age groups.

·          California start may be used in 800m & mile whenever excessive number of athletes entered.

·          Combined boys’ and girls’ mile meet is optional.

 

MEET ORDER OF EVENTS

FIRST Set of Events: 800 Meter (2x around the track)

9-10 boys
9-10 girls
11-12 boys
11-12 girls
13-15 boys
13-15 girls

SECOND: Relays (4 athletes pass batons at 100m stations for a total of 400m)

9-10 boys
9-10 girls
11-12 boys
11-12 girls
13-15 boys
13-15 girls

THIRD: 100 Meter (¼ around)

9-10 boys
9-10 girls
11-12 boys
11-12 girls
13-15 boys
13-15 girls

FOURTH: Mile (4x around)

9-10 boys
9-10 girls
11-12 boys
11-12 girls
13-15 boys
13-15 girls

FIFTH: 400 Meter (1x around)

9-10 boys
9-10 girls
11-12 boys
11-12 girls
13-15 boys
13-15 girls

SIXTH: 200 Meter (½ around)

9-10 boys
9-10 girls
11-12 boys
11-12 girls
13-15 boys
13-15 girls

REGULAR MEET SCORING

SEEDING: Seeded athletes will be chosen prior to meets and based on performance during practices. Seeded athletes earn points for the team in the following way for each gender and age group.

SCORES: Points are added for a final team score and compared with the opposing team’s total points to determine the winning team for that meet. After the meet, scores, times and distances will be entered into the database. Once this process is completed, you will receive an email with meet results.

• DUAL MEETS:
  1^st place = 5 points; 2^nd place = 3 points; 3^rd place = 1 point.  
  4x100 Relay:  1st place=5 points (no points for all other places)  
• TRI-MEETS:
  1^st place = 5 points; 2^nd place = 3 points; 3^rd place = 1 point.  
  4x100 Relay:  1st place=5 points (no points for all other places)

FIELD EVENTS

Visiting teams provide field event forms. Field events: 6 boys and 6 girls from each age group may be seeded (scoring for the team). Shot put and long jump should be completed before the 200m begins. Allowed 3 practice throws and 3 practice jumps. A foul may be counted as practice.

Foul for shot put competitor must enter and leave the circle from the rear half. The shot must be pushed, not thrown. Never use kids to mark the shot put.

Foul jump: stepping over the scratch line or running past the scratch line extended or touching outside the pit beyond their mark. Leaving the pit by walking behind the mark, the jump will be measured from the point nearest the line. Never use kids to mark the jump or shot put.

 

RELAY CHAMPIONSHIP 

CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Athletes must attend 2 meets to be eligible for the championship event.

4 Events:

1.       4x100- run in multiple heats

2.       sprint medley 100x100x200x400- run in multiple heats

3.       distance medley 800x200x400x1600-run as one race

4.       shot put relay- use a team card provided by Lakeland League (2 girls/2boys in 11/12 and 13/15 age groups); 6pm 13-15 boys & girls; 7pm 11-12 boys & girls (all sign ups must take place by 7:30; pits close at 9pm)

Participation: One team per age group per race; Each athlete may enter 3 of 4 events.

Medals are given to the top 8 teams in each race. Ribbons for all other places.

All scratches and athlete substitutions *due to illness or other absence) should be reported to the Clerks by coaches upon arrival to the meet.

Seeding: Seeding will take place 1-2 days prior to meet. Coaches will be contacted to correct any discrepancies.

Seeding information (order of participation) will be provided to coaches upon arrival on the day of the meet.

Entries submitted using Hy-Tek Team Manager must be submitted 2 days prior to the Relay Meet. Sprint medley seeding card must list the times of each runner.

 

LAKELAND CHAMPIONSHIP RULES 

Eligibility: Athletes must participate in at least 2 regular season meets (waived only due to meet cancellation or injury-decision will be made at the seeding meeting)

Uniform: All competitors must wear the same team uniform.

Participation: 2 girls and 2 boys from each age group may compete in each event.

Entries: Entries must be submitted to Lakeland via their Google form. No substitutions can be made except for illness or injury, in which case the substitution must be made by 5:00pm Friday. Report any scratches when the event is called.

Scoring: Score 6 places:  10- 8 - 6 - 4 - 2 – 1.  Each event will be separated by the computer into 2 Divisions & scored separately.

 

Awards: 

·         TEAM: trophies to the first & second place teams in each Division

·         INDIVIDUAL: each athlete placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5^th 6^th will receive medals in each Division.

·         INDIVIDUAL: in the event of ties in team or individual competition, duplicate prizes will be awarded.

·         INDIVIDUAL: Trophies are awarded to the overall Winners of the Mile, Long Jump & Shot Put in each age group Commemorating Individuals who gave a significant contribution to the Lakeland League.

OPEN MEET RULES 

All athletes who are not participating in the championship meet can participate in the Open Meet. Athletes may participate in as many events as they wish. Athletes must have experience with the shot put and long jump to participate in these events. 

Awards: Ribbons will be awarded in every event to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place finishers.  In running events, each heat will be awarded six (6) ribbons.