Conference 43 Track & Field Championship Meet 2017

Heathsville, VA

Meet Information

2017 Conference 43 Championship Track Meet Information

To: Conference 43 Athletic Directors and Track Coaches

Subject: Conference 43 Championship Track Meet Varsity Only

When: Wednesday May 17, 2017 (Rain date: Thursday May 18, 2017)

Location: Northumberland High School, Heathsville, VA

Admission: $5.00 or passes, acceptable passes are VIAAA, VHSL, VHSCA, and Principal Pass

Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Coaches Scratch meeting (Scratches Only, No Additions)
2:00 p.m. - Field Events Begin
3:00 p.m. - Running Event Finals Begin

Entries: Each school may enter up to three participants in each event. All marks/times will be verified. If you have more than three in one event, email ALL qualifiers in that event to (Donald Mitchell) prior to the deadline. The time or distance entered must be a regular season meet or invitational

Conference Standards
BOYS EVENTS
110 H 20.24
100 12.02
1600 5:28.97
400 1:00.71
300 H 47.28
800 2:28.90
200 24.25
3200 16:00.98

HIGH JUMP 5-5
LONG JUMP 18-0.25
TRIPLE JUMP 37-2.25
SHOT PUT 37-11.5
DISCUS 99-2

GILRS EVENTS
100 H 21.1
100 14.27
1600 8:07.83
400 1:26.28
300 H 1:06.17
800 3:18.02
200 29.93
3200 17:31.65

HIGH JUMP 4-1
LONG JUMP 14-.75
TRIPLE JUMP 28-07.75
SHOT PUT 25-07
DISCUS 68-06.5

Entry Deadline: All entries will be done on Milestat.com this year at the following link: (http://va.milesplit.com/meet-reg) Deadline is Monday May 15, 2017. If you have more than three entries in an event due to an automatic Conference 43 qualifier, email all entries for that event to (Donald Mitchell) by Monday May 15, 2017.

Contact Information: Eddie Barnes Jr., Meet Director
ebarnes1@nucps.net

Marcus Cutler, Athletic Director
mcutler@nucps.net

Donald Mitchell: FAT Operator
dlmitchell71@gmail.com

NOTE: Please double check your entries before you submit them into the system. It is your responsibility as the coach to make sure every one of your athletes has the opportunity to compete. If you need additional help on how to use Milestat.com registration, please contact (Eddie Barnes or ).

Scoring & Timing: We will be utilizing an F.A.T. timing system that will be operated. It is essential that you submit your entries prior to Monday May 15th 11:59 PM ; to ensure accuracy and that all entries are entered into the system in a timely manner. Once again, if you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Changes will NOT be accepted after (Monday May 15th)

Advancement to 1A East Regionals: The top six athletes per event and the top three relays automatically qualify for the 1A East Regionals event. Also, all athletes/relays who achieve the automatic standards also qualify for the meet.

1A East Regional Registration: The 1A East Regionals will be submitted online on Milestat.com as well. The registration page is http://va.milesplit.com/meets/170686-vhsl-1a-east-regional-outdoor-track-and-field-championships#.U01TffldWSo. All marks will be verified as well.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I wish you the best of luck and a great and successful championship meet!

Sincerely,

Coach Eddie Barnes Jr.
Conference 43 Meet Director

Additional Information:

All- Academic: Please email these recipients of the All- Academic Awards ( GPA of 3.4 or higher) along with you your entries.

Scratch Meeting: No additions will be allowed at this meeting. Only deletions and corrections will be allowed. Heats and sections may be re- seeded after the meeting.

Equipment: Each team is responsible for providing their own shot, discus, baton, etc. Northumberland High School will provide starting blocks. All competitors must use 1/4 inch pyramid spikes or flats while competing. Violations of maximum length spikes will result in disqualification.

Disqualifiaction: Competitor(s) shall be disqualified from his or her event if a team member is in the infield area designated for competition. These areas must have competitors who are actually competing. Each contestant in the running events must check in with the Clerk of Course in the designated area by the 2nd call. Running events take precedence over field events. No track event will be held up for and athlete. Coaches are reminded to be familiar with the 2016 NFHS Track & Field Rules Book: Coaches, it is your responsibilities to have your competitors compliant with the uniform rules. This includes sportsmanship rules and codes of good conduct. These will be strictly enforced.

Scoring: Points for all events will be awarded on a 10-8-6-4-2-1 (1st- 6th place).

Awards: Boys and Girls Team Championship Trophy
Boys and Girls Team Runner UP Trophy
Medal for 1st 6th place finish
Boys and Girls Outstanding Performer Trophy
All- Academic Certificates
Coach of the Year (Boys/ Girls)

THE CONFERENCE MEET WILL BE TAPED THIS YEAR BY THE JOURNALISM CLASS!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1:00 PM

SCRATCH MEETING (NO ADDITIONS; SCRATCHES AND CORRECTIONS ONLY)

2:00 PM

NATIONAL ANTHEM

FIELD EVENTS
BOYS LONG JUMP/ GIRLS LONG JUMP
BOYS SHOT / GIRLS DISCUS
BOYS DISCUS / GIRLS SHOT
GIRLS HIGH JUMP / BOYS HIGH JUMP
BOYS TRIPLE JUMP / GIRLS TRIPLE JUMP

2:15 PM

(GIRLS followed by BOYS)
4 X 800 METER RELAY

3:00 PM

All running events will be finals (Slowest to Fastest)


GIRLS 100 METER HURDLES
BOYS 110 METER HIGH HUIRDLES

(GIRLS followed by BOYS)
100 METER DASH
1600 METER RUN
4 X 100 METER RELAY
400 METER DASH
300 M. INTERMEDIATE HURDLES
800 METER RUN
200 METER DASH
3200 METER RUN
4 X 400 METER RELAY

Conference 43 Standards

Each school is allowed to enter 3 athletes in each event. You can add more than 3 if ALL entries in that event meet the standard.
Standards will be forthcoming