Meet Information
PHOENIX INVITATIONAL 2019
TRACK INVITATIONAL
Director: Pat McNanley Athletic Director; Rock Ridge High School
Work: 703-996-2100 Fax: 703-996-2101
patrick.mcnanley@lcps.org
Site: Rock Ridge High School; Ashburn, VA
Date: Friday, April 26th, 2019
Time: 2:00 Coaches Meeting Storage Building (All pre-meet scratches at
this time. (NO ADDITIONS)
Certification of Weight Implements -Storage Building
3:00 Field Events begin
3:15 3200 Meter Relay begins
4:00 Running Events (All events girls, then boys; rolling schedule)
5:30 Coaches dinner (dinner provided for two hour period)
Individual Participation Rule (84-3-1 VHSL HANDBOOK) In one meet a contestant may
compete in any number of field events but shall be limited to participation in only three running, except that a contestant who competes in the 3200 meter run may compete in only one other running event.
Field Events: There will be four jumps or throws for each competitor. The Long/Triple Jump and High Jumps will operate under a 2 hour open pit policy. If a Long Jump finishes before the end of the 2 hour open pit, we will start the Triple Jump as soon as possible. Shot Put and Discus will be competed in flights. High Jump will use Five-Alive Method. Opening Heights will be set once entries have been finalized.
Implements: Meet officials must verify event implements in front of the garage by 2:30.
Eligibility: Each school may enter three (3) contestants in each individual event. One (1) relay team per school.
Coaches Meeting:
Scratches only.
No additional entries will be accepted.
NO entry additions will be accepted after Tuesday April 23, 11:59 PM
Entry Fee: $300.00 per combined boys and girls team
Make checks payable to: Rock Ridge High School
Your team will not compete without submitting a check by the start of the meet. If you plan on paying on arrival, please e-mail Pat McNanley.
Entries: All entries must be entered on Milestat by 11:59 pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Entry period begins on April 7th
Scoring: 8 scoring places: First (10) Second (8) Third (6) Fourth (5) Fifth (4) Sixth (3) Seventh (2) Eighth (1).
Trophy/Medals: A plaque will be awarded to the winning and runner-up teams (girls & boys teams). Medals will be awarded to the top six place individual winners and top three relays in each event. Team trophies will be awarded at the conclusion of the meet. Individual winners will be announced following each event, and medals will be bagged for each team and given afterwards.
Admission: $6.00 per person. Athletes will be admitted in uniform only.
Passes: The following passes will be honored: VASSP, NASSP, VHSCA, VIAAA and District passes (bearer only). Pass holders will be asked to sign a guest register.
Concessions: The concession stand will be open with a wide variety of hot fresh foods and cold drinks.
Hospitality Room: Open to coaches and meet personnel only. Located in Storage Building at the end of the stadium near the throwing area. 5 meal passes will be handed out to each head coach which may be exchanged for a sandwich, drink, and side at our concession stand. (NO athletes, managers, parents, etc. allowed. Please tell your athletes)
Track Surface: Rubberized All Weather surface. (Flats and 1/4 inch spikes)
Start/Finish Line: On the home side by the first turn.
Miscellaneous:
All runners are to report to the bull pen (middle of the football field) or their field event on or before the SECOND CALL. Failure to report at this time will result in the athlete being scratched from that event.
All runners in lane events must return to the finish line in their proper lanes after the completion of each race.
Electronic communication equipment (cell phones, walkie-talkies and others) and video equipment are banned in the competition and designated warm-up areas.
All members of a team, when not participating in an event, must stay outside the track area. Teams are asked to set tents up on visitor side, around to the scoreboard area and NOT in the bleachers. They may also set up in the grassy areas outside the fence. Please keep home bleachers open for spectators only.
Advise your athletes to use gate entrance ways, and to NOT JUMP OVER THE FENCES surrounding our track.
We ask all coaches to remain away from the finish line and the F.A.T. tent at all times. NO coach will be allowed on the infield once the running events begin.
Results will be posted by the concessions stand and the complete results will be available to each coach after the meet. DO NOT go to the press box for results.
Properly Equipped and Sportsmanship Certification Form will be in your coaches packet at the Scratch Meeting.
400 meter relay teams may use tongue depressors or half tennis balls ONLY as markers on the track.
Jumpers may place markers OUTSIDE OF THE RUNWAY or use chalk, however, NO TAPE IS ALLOWED on the runway or high jump surfaces.
Bus Arrival: Please have your bus driver park and drop your athletes off in the bus loop
T-SHIRTS: There will be official Phoenix Invitational T-shirts and hoodies on sale the day of the event.
TRACK INVITATIONAL
Director: Pat McNanley Athletic Director; Rock Ridge High School
Work: 703-996-2100 Fax: 703-996-2101
patrick.mcnanley@lcps.org
Site: Rock Ridge High School; Ashburn, VA
Date: Friday, April 26th, 2019
Time: 2:00 Coaches Meeting Storage Building (All pre-meet scratches at
this time. (NO ADDITIONS)
Certification of Weight Implements -Storage Building
3:00 Field Events begin
3:15 3200 Meter Relay begins
4:00 Running Events (All events girls, then boys; rolling schedule)
5:30 Coaches dinner (dinner provided for two hour period)
Individual Participation Rule (84-3-1 VHSL HANDBOOK) In one meet a contestant may
compete in any number of field events but shall be limited to participation in only three running, except that a contestant who competes in the 3200 meter run may compete in only one other running event.
Field Events: There will be four jumps or throws for each competitor. The Long/Triple Jump and High Jumps will operate under a 2 hour open pit policy. If a Long Jump finishes before the end of the 2 hour open pit, we will start the Triple Jump as soon as possible. Shot Put and Discus will be competed in flights. High Jump will use Five-Alive Method. Opening Heights will be set once entries have been finalized.
Implements: Meet officials must verify event implements in front of the garage by 2:30.
Eligibility: Each school may enter three (3) contestants in each individual event. One (1) relay team per school.
Coaches Meeting:
Scratches only.
No additional entries will be accepted.
NO entry additions will be accepted after Tuesday April 23, 11:59 PM
Entry Fee: $300.00 per combined boys and girls team
Make checks payable to: Rock Ridge High School
Your team will not compete without submitting a check by the start of the meet. If you plan on paying on arrival, please e-mail Pat McNanley.
Entries: All entries must be entered on Milestat by 11:59 pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Entry period begins on April 7th
Scoring: 8 scoring places: First (10) Second (8) Third (6) Fourth (5) Fifth (4) Sixth (3) Seventh (2) Eighth (1).
Trophy/Medals: A plaque will be awarded to the winning and runner-up teams (girls & boys teams). Medals will be awarded to the top six place individual winners and top three relays in each event. Team trophies will be awarded at the conclusion of the meet. Individual winners will be announced following each event, and medals will be bagged for each team and given afterwards.
Admission: $6.00 per person. Athletes will be admitted in uniform only.
Passes: The following passes will be honored: VASSP, NASSP, VHSCA, VIAAA and District passes (bearer only). Pass holders will be asked to sign a guest register.
Concessions: The concession stand will be open with a wide variety of hot fresh foods and cold drinks.
Hospitality Room: Open to coaches and meet personnel only. Located in Storage Building at the end of the stadium near the throwing area. 5 meal passes will be handed out to each head coach which may be exchanged for a sandwich, drink, and side at our concession stand. (NO athletes, managers, parents, etc. allowed. Please tell your athletes)
Track Surface: Rubberized All Weather surface. (Flats and 1/4 inch spikes)
Start/Finish Line: On the home side by the first turn.
Miscellaneous:
All runners are to report to the bull pen (middle of the football field) or their field event on or before the SECOND CALL. Failure to report at this time will result in the athlete being scratched from that event.
All runners in lane events must return to the finish line in their proper lanes after the completion of each race.
Electronic communication equipment (cell phones, walkie-talkies and others) and video equipment are banned in the competition and designated warm-up areas.
All members of a team, when not participating in an event, must stay outside the track area. Teams are asked to set tents up on visitor side, around to the scoreboard area and NOT in the bleachers. They may also set up in the grassy areas outside the fence. Please keep home bleachers open for spectators only.
Advise your athletes to use gate entrance ways, and to NOT JUMP OVER THE FENCES surrounding our track.
We ask all coaches to remain away from the finish line and the F.A.T. tent at all times. NO coach will be allowed on the infield once the running events begin.
Results will be posted by the concessions stand and the complete results will be available to each coach after the meet. DO NOT go to the press box for results.
Properly Equipped and Sportsmanship Certification Form will be in your coaches packet at the Scratch Meeting.
400 meter relay teams may use tongue depressors or half tennis balls ONLY as markers on the track.
Jumpers may place markers OUTSIDE OF THE RUNWAY or use chalk, however, NO TAPE IS ALLOWED on the runway or high jump surfaces.
Bus Arrival: Please have your bus driver park and drop your athletes off in the bus loop
T-SHIRTS: There will be official Phoenix Invitational T-shirts and hoodies on sale the day of the event.