Meet Information
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Each spring, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School hosts the Annual General Philip Draper Track & Field Invitational. The 32nd annual meet will be held on May 3 and 4, 2013. For more information, please contact Meet Director Dionna Jordan at djordan@sssas.org.
2013 DRAPER INVITATIONAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meet Website: www.draperinvitational.org
Entry Fee:
The fee to participate in the meet is $250 for a single sex team, $350 for a co-ed team, or $25 per athlete/relay. The fee must be received by April 26, 2013. Please make checks out to St. Stephens & St. Agnes School/Draper and mail payment to:
St. Stephens & St. Agnes School - Draper
attn: Dionna Jordan
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Entries/ Entry Limits:
We are using athletic.net - all coaches must submit entries on-line. You will receive instructions for using athletic.net via email. You will be able to enter your athletes on the athletic.net website from April 22 April 30only. Athletes may participate in no more than four events (including relays) - only three of which can be running events. Schools may enter two athletes in each individual event (except for LJ and TJ) and one team in each relay.
Minimum Standards: The following field event standards (the distances not in parentheses) must be achieved at a meet prior to April 30. These will be checked randomly. If an athletes effort cannot be verified, then that athlete will be disqualified from all events in the meet.
Girls HJ: 42 Boys HJ: 54
Girls LJ: ** See Below Boys LJ: ** See Below
Girls TJ: ** See Below Boys TJ: ** See Below
Girls Shot Put: 20 (26) Boys Shot Put: 32 (38)
Girls Discus: 55 (70) Boys Discus: 75 (90)
Girls 1600m run: 6:45 Boys 1600m run: 5:15
Girls 3200m run: 13:30 Boys 3200m run: 11:00
The high jump will open at the height listed above. In the long jump and triple jump, each school can enter 1 athlete in each gender, with the rest of the field of 33 being filled by the best verifiable entries (up to a maximum of 2 entries per school per gender). All fair jumps will be measured, regardless of distance. In the shot put and discus, an athletes UfirstU fair throw will be measured. Any subsequent attempts that do not meet the standards in parentheses above will not be measured. In the 3200m run, any athlete who has not completed the race by 14:30 (girls) or 12:00 (boys) will be removed from the track.
AP/SAT Conflict:
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate athletes who are taking the AP exam or the SAT. Coaches should check the meet schedule before entering athletes who are taking these exams.
Parking:
One bus from each school is allowed on campus. Others must park in the surrounding neighborhood. Please remind drivers to observe the posted parking regulations.
Athletic Trainers:
Trainers will be located adjacent to the equipment shed near the finish line.
Uniforms/Clothing:
All athletes must have a school issued uniform. Uniforms on relay athletes must be identical. Jewelry is not allowed. inch spikes only are allowed on the track. Competitor numbers must be displayed on the front of the uniform and hip numbers are to be attached to the left hip.
Personal/Team Articles:
St. Stephens & St. Agnes School cannot assume responsibility for any lost or stolen articles. Please turn in any found articles to the press box. If you lose anything, you may check for it at the press box at the end of the meet each day. Boom boxes are not allowed at the meet. MP3 players, mobile phones, or any other electronic devices are not allowed on the infield.
Infield:
There will be limited access to the infield. Each co-ed school will receive three passes and each single sex
school will receive two passes for coaches use. Athletes are not allowed on the infield unless they are escorted
by a meet official. Food and drink other than water are not allowed on the infield. MP3 players, mobile phones, or any other electronic devices are not allowed on the infield. Any athlete found in violation of the above rules will be subject to disqualification.
Field Events Weigh-In:
All throwing implements must be weighed and approved. The weigh-in judge will be available in the weight room from 12:45-1:55pm on Friday and 12:00-1:00pm on Saturday. The weight room is located in the corner of the school nearest the track. Implements weighed on Friday are eligible for use on Saturday. Please be aware that any discus made of rubber will not be allowed.
Check-In:
Athletes must check-in at the field event site by the second call, this applies to ALL FLIGHTS. (Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the meet director). Any athlete who has not reported within 60 seconds after the third/final call will be disqualified from the event.
Special Field Event Information:
Athletes should scratch from field events at the field event site. There will be 10 minutes between flights for warm-up. Athletes have 90 seconds to make their attempt once their name has been called.
Finals for field events will begin 10 minutes after they are announced over the PA system. The long/triple jump does have a toe-board. If any part of the athletes foot touches on or past the red toeboard, the jump is a foul.
Check-Out:
If athletes have to check-out from a field event to go to a running event, they have 10 minutes after the completion of their heat to return to the field event. If they do not notify the official that they have returned within 10 minutes, they forfeit any remaining attempts.
In the Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot, and Discus, if the athlete is gone when all athletes present complete the flight, even if the 10 minutes have not expired, he/she forfeits any remaining attempts.
In the High Jump, if the athlete is gone when all jumpers present have completed jumps at the height, the bar will go up even if the 10 minutes have not expired.
Running Events
False Starts:
According to NFHS Rules, athletes will be disqualified from an event with 1 false start (Rule 5-7-4). However, the
starter may choose to re-run the event in certain circumstances.
Check-In:
Athletes must check-in at the tent behind the 100m start at the second call. Any athlete who has not reported within 60
seconds after the third/final call will be disqualified from the event. Athletes will be sorted by heat/section and then escorted to the start line. Upon completing the race, athletes must immediately gather their warm-ups and exit the infield area. Athletes may not stay in the infield after their race.
Blocks and Batons:
The meet will provide blocks and batons - athletes must use the blocks and batons provided by the meet. Blocks will be
allowed in races under 400 in the prelims and at/under 400 in the finals. (In other words, blocks will not be allowed in the 400 prelims.)
Advancement:
In events with prelims, 12 athletes will be chosen to move on to the timed finals. Prelims will be seeded based on entry time and Finals will be seeded slowest to fastest qualifying times. In field events (except high jump), the top 9performers will advance to the finals for three more attempts.
All Events
Protest Procedure:
If you would like to protest any decision of a judge, you must first complete the protest form and bring your protest
form to the Meet Director. If the Meet Director deems it necessary, he will convene the Jury of Appeals. The appealing coach must pay $20 for any appeal requiring a photo read. If the appeal results in a decision change, the fee will be refunded. Please note that some decisions cannot be appealed. See the National Federation of State High School Associations Rules Book for more information (Rule 3-5.4 on page 15 of 2011 NFHS Rules Book). All protests must be made within 30 minutes after the posting of results.
Rules and Scoring:
National Federation of State High School Associations with certain modifications. First place through eighth place will be awarded the following points: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Medals and Trophies:
Awards and medals (given to top three finishers in individual events and the top three relay teams) can be picked up from the press box at the end of the meet. Trophies for the top three teams and the Athlete of the Meet (one boy and one girl) will be presented during the awards ceremony at the end of the meet. The Athletes of the Meet will be the athletes (boy and girl) who accumulate the most points during the meet.
Inclement Weather Policy:
For the latest update, please check email and have athletes/families check our school website (www.sssas.org)
If Friday is cancelled: All events run as timed finals starting at Noon on Saturday (coaches meeting - 11:30am)
If Saturday is cancelled: Events moved to Sunday using Saturday time schedule
If Friday and Saturday are cancelled: All events run as timed finals at Noon on Sunday (coaches meeting - 11:30am)
If Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are cancelled: The meet is cancelled and a partial amount (25%) will be credited
towards the 2014 meet.
The Draper Invitational Freshman Mile
Each school may enter 1 boy and 1 girl in the Draper Invitational Freshman Mile. There will be a boys section and a girls section. This event will be non-scoring but awards and medals will be given.
2013 Draper Track & Field Invitational Meet Schedule
Each year the meet alternates whether boys or girls go first in each event.
Friday Schedule May 3, 2013:
12:45-1:55pm Weigh-in of Implements in Weight Room
1:30 Coaches Meeting at the check-in tent
2:00 Boys Shot Put
Girls Discus
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump (followed by Boys Triple Jump)
2:15 Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles Prelims
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Prelims
3:00 Boys 100 Meter Dash Prelims
Girls 100 Meter Dash Prelims
3:45 Boys 400 Meter Run Prelims
Girls 400 Meter Run Prelims
4:30 Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals
Girls 3200 Meter Run Finals
5:30 Boys 300 Meter Low Hurdles Prelims
Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Prelims
6:15 Boys 200 Meter Dash Prelims
Girls 200 Meter Dash Prelims
Saturday Schedule May 4, 2013:
12:00-1:00pm Weigh-in of Implements in Weight Room
12:30 Coaches Meeting at the check-in tent
1:00 Girls Shot Put
Boys Discus
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump (followed by Girls Triple Jump)
1:00 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay
Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
1:45 Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles Finals
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Finals
2:00 Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals
Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals
2:15 Boys Draper Invitational Freshman Mile
Girls Draper Invitational Freshman Mile
2:30 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay
Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
3:15 Boys 1600 Meter Run Finals
Girls 1600 Meter Run Finals
4:00 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
4:30 Boys 400 Meter Run Finals
Girls 400 Meter Run Finals
4:50 Boys 300 Meter Low Hurdles Finals
Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Finals
5:10 Boys 800 Meter Run Finals
Girls 800 Meter Run Finals
5:40 Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals
Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals
6:00 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
PRESENTATION OF TEAM AWARDS and ATHLETE OF THE MEET AWARDS
Each spring, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School hosts the Annual General Philip Draper Track & Field Invitational. The 32nd annual meet will be held on May 3 and 4, 2013. For more information, please contact Meet Director Dionna Jordan at djordan@sssas.org.
2013 DRAPER INVITATIONAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meet Website: www.draperinvitational.org
Entry Fee:
The fee to participate in the meet is $250 for a single sex team, $350 for a co-ed team, or $25 per athlete/relay. The fee must be received by April 26, 2013. Please make checks out to St. Stephens & St. Agnes School/Draper and mail payment to:
St. Stephens & St. Agnes School - Draper
attn: Dionna Jordan
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Entries/ Entry Limits:
We are using athletic.net - all coaches must submit entries on-line. You will receive instructions for using athletic.net via email. You will be able to enter your athletes on the athletic.net website from April 22 April 30only. Athletes may participate in no more than four events (including relays) - only three of which can be running events. Schools may enter two athletes in each individual event (except for LJ and TJ) and one team in each relay.
Minimum Standards: The following field event standards (the distances not in parentheses) must be achieved at a meet prior to April 30. These will be checked randomly. If an athletes effort cannot be verified, then that athlete will be disqualified from all events in the meet.
Girls HJ: 42 Boys HJ: 54
Girls LJ: ** See Below Boys LJ: ** See Below
Girls TJ: ** See Below Boys TJ: ** See Below
Girls Shot Put: 20 (26) Boys Shot Put: 32 (38)
Girls Discus: 55 (70) Boys Discus: 75 (90)
Girls 1600m run: 6:45 Boys 1600m run: 5:15
Girls 3200m run: 13:30 Boys 3200m run: 11:00
The high jump will open at the height listed above. In the long jump and triple jump, each school can enter 1 athlete in each gender, with the rest of the field of 33 being filled by the best verifiable entries (up to a maximum of 2 entries per school per gender). All fair jumps will be measured, regardless of distance. In the shot put and discus, an athletes UfirstU fair throw will be measured. Any subsequent attempts that do not meet the standards in parentheses above will not be measured. In the 3200m run, any athlete who has not completed the race by 14:30 (girls) or 12:00 (boys) will be removed from the track.
AP/SAT Conflict:
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate athletes who are taking the AP exam or the SAT. Coaches should check the meet schedule before entering athletes who are taking these exams.
Parking:
One bus from each school is allowed on campus. Others must park in the surrounding neighborhood. Please remind drivers to observe the posted parking regulations.
Athletic Trainers:
Trainers will be located adjacent to the equipment shed near the finish line.
Uniforms/Clothing:
All athletes must have a school issued uniform. Uniforms on relay athletes must be identical. Jewelry is not allowed. inch spikes only are allowed on the track. Competitor numbers must be displayed on the front of the uniform and hip numbers are to be attached to the left hip.
Personal/Team Articles:
St. Stephens & St. Agnes School cannot assume responsibility for any lost or stolen articles. Please turn in any found articles to the press box. If you lose anything, you may check for it at the press box at the end of the meet each day. Boom boxes are not allowed at the meet. MP3 players, mobile phones, or any other electronic devices are not allowed on the infield.
Infield:
There will be limited access to the infield. Each co-ed school will receive three passes and each single sex
school will receive two passes for coaches use. Athletes are not allowed on the infield unless they are escorted
by a meet official. Food and drink other than water are not allowed on the infield. MP3 players, mobile phones, or any other electronic devices are not allowed on the infield. Any athlete found in violation of the above rules will be subject to disqualification.
Field Events Weigh-In:
All throwing implements must be weighed and approved. The weigh-in judge will be available in the weight room from 12:45-1:55pm on Friday and 12:00-1:00pm on Saturday. The weight room is located in the corner of the school nearest the track. Implements weighed on Friday are eligible for use on Saturday. Please be aware that any discus made of rubber will not be allowed.
Check-In:
Athletes must check-in at the field event site by the second call, this applies to ALL FLIGHTS. (Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the meet director). Any athlete who has not reported within 60 seconds after the third/final call will be disqualified from the event.
Special Field Event Information:
Athletes should scratch from field events at the field event site. There will be 10 minutes between flights for warm-up. Athletes have 90 seconds to make their attempt once their name has been called.
Finals for field events will begin 10 minutes after they are announced over the PA system. The long/triple jump does have a toe-board. If any part of the athletes foot touches on or past the red toeboard, the jump is a foul.
Check-Out:
If athletes have to check-out from a field event to go to a running event, they have 10 minutes after the completion of their heat to return to the field event. If they do not notify the official that they have returned within 10 minutes, they forfeit any remaining attempts.
In the Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot, and Discus, if the athlete is gone when all athletes present complete the flight, even if the 10 minutes have not expired, he/she forfeits any remaining attempts.
In the High Jump, if the athlete is gone when all jumpers present have completed jumps at the height, the bar will go up even if the 10 minutes have not expired.
Running Events
False Starts:
According to NFHS Rules, athletes will be disqualified from an event with 1 false start (Rule 5-7-4). However, the
starter may choose to re-run the event in certain circumstances.
Check-In:
Athletes must check-in at the tent behind the 100m start at the second call. Any athlete who has not reported within 60
seconds after the third/final call will be disqualified from the event. Athletes will be sorted by heat/section and then escorted to the start line. Upon completing the race, athletes must immediately gather their warm-ups and exit the infield area. Athletes may not stay in the infield after their race.
Blocks and Batons:
The meet will provide blocks and batons - athletes must use the blocks and batons provided by the meet. Blocks will be
allowed in races under 400 in the prelims and at/under 400 in the finals. (In other words, blocks will not be allowed in the 400 prelims.)
Advancement:
In events with prelims, 12 athletes will be chosen to move on to the timed finals. Prelims will be seeded based on entry time and Finals will be seeded slowest to fastest qualifying times. In field events (except high jump), the top 9performers will advance to the finals for three more attempts.
All Events
Protest Procedure:
If you would like to protest any decision of a judge, you must first complete the protest form and bring your protest
form to the Meet Director. If the Meet Director deems it necessary, he will convene the Jury of Appeals. The appealing coach must pay $20 for any appeal requiring a photo read. If the appeal results in a decision change, the fee will be refunded. Please note that some decisions cannot be appealed. See the National Federation of State High School Associations Rules Book for more information (Rule 3-5.4 on page 15 of 2011 NFHS Rules Book). All protests must be made within 30 minutes after the posting of results.
Rules and Scoring:
National Federation of State High School Associations with certain modifications. First place through eighth place will be awarded the following points: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Medals and Trophies:
Awards and medals (given to top three finishers in individual events and the top three relay teams) can be picked up from the press box at the end of the meet. Trophies for the top three teams and the Athlete of the Meet (one boy and one girl) will be presented during the awards ceremony at the end of the meet. The Athletes of the Meet will be the athletes (boy and girl) who accumulate the most points during the meet.
Inclement Weather Policy:
For the latest update, please check email and have athletes/families check our school website (www.sssas.org)
If Friday is cancelled: All events run as timed finals starting at Noon on Saturday (coaches meeting - 11:30am)
If Saturday is cancelled: Events moved to Sunday using Saturday time schedule
If Friday and Saturday are cancelled: All events run as timed finals at Noon on Sunday (coaches meeting - 11:30am)
If Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are cancelled: The meet is cancelled and a partial amount (25%) will be credited
towards the 2014 meet.
The Draper Invitational Freshman Mile
Each school may enter 1 boy and 1 girl in the Draper Invitational Freshman Mile. There will be a boys section and a girls section. This event will be non-scoring but awards and medals will be given.
2013 Draper Track & Field Invitational Meet Schedule
Each year the meet alternates whether boys or girls go first in each event.
Friday Schedule May 3, 2013:
12:45-1:55pm Weigh-in of Implements in Weight Room
1:30 Coaches Meeting at the check-in tent
2:00 Boys Shot Put
Girls Discus
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump (followed by Boys Triple Jump)
2:15 Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles Prelims
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Prelims
3:00 Boys 100 Meter Dash Prelims
Girls 100 Meter Dash Prelims
3:45 Boys 400 Meter Run Prelims
Girls 400 Meter Run Prelims
4:30 Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals
Girls 3200 Meter Run Finals
5:30 Boys 300 Meter Low Hurdles Prelims
Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Prelims
6:15 Boys 200 Meter Dash Prelims
Girls 200 Meter Dash Prelims
Saturday Schedule May 4, 2013:
12:00-1:00pm Weigh-in of Implements in Weight Room
12:30 Coaches Meeting at the check-in tent
1:00 Girls Shot Put
Boys Discus
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump (followed by Girls Triple Jump)
1:00 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay
Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
1:45 Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles Finals
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Finals
2:00 Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals
Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals
2:15 Boys Draper Invitational Freshman Mile
Girls Draper Invitational Freshman Mile
2:30 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay
Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
3:15 Boys 1600 Meter Run Finals
Girls 1600 Meter Run Finals
4:00 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
4:30 Boys 400 Meter Run Finals
Girls 400 Meter Run Finals
4:50 Boys 300 Meter Low Hurdles Finals
Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Finals
5:10 Boys 800 Meter Run Finals
Girls 800 Meter Run Finals
5:40 Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals
Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals
6:00 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
PRESENTATION OF TEAM AWARDS and ATHLETE OF THE MEET AWARDS