VISAA Indoor Track & Field Championships 2022

The VISAA will be charging admission to this event. All spectators over the age of six will be charged admission. Players, coaches, officials, school administrators, and families of coaches involved in the contest will be admitted free but other school personnel will not be allowed in on passes. All other school personnel, faculty, students, etc. and spectators must pay admission. Admission fees are: $10.00 for individuals and $30.00 for families (2 adults plus children).

PER VISAA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES: Regardless of vaccination status, all spectators, coaches, players not in the game or match, managers, event workers, statisticians, and media will be required to wear a mask at all times when indoors.

Entry tickets for spectators must be purchased online through TicketSpicket. This link will be provided to coaches and athletic directors as we get closer to the meet. There is a possibility of limited ticket purchases at St. Christophers's on meet day.

Entries for the 2022 VISAA Indoor Track & Field Championships are to be submitted on-line.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS 10:00PM, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2022. There will be no entries, substitutions, or updates after the entry deadline.

You may enter a maximum of three athletes per event by the deadline. Athletes must be in grades 8 through 12. If an athlete is entered in a running event at the deadline, scratching an athlete from that event will disqualify that athlete from further competition in the meet. All scratches after the deadline, with the exception of field events (see Rules, Sec. C-3), will mean that athlete is scratched from all proceeding events. Please read the rules for a more thorough explanation. If there are questions about entries, please e-mail VISAA Track & Field Committee chairman Damian Walsh at dcw@episcopalhighschool.org.

 We will have a Coaches Meetings at 10:15AM at the Start/Finish line area one representative from each school should be present to get final meet day instructions. 

ENTRIES/SEEDING: Because we are using the entry system from Milestat.com, entries for the various events will be automatically filled in from the database maintained by the Milesplit/Milestat.com site. A coach will not be allowed to enter a mark that is not in that database. While this does make things easier for coaches and meet directors because it eliminates the necessity of verifying times, it will be a problem for coaches attempting to enter marks from meets that have not been reported to Milestat.com. ALL MEET DIRECTORS AND COACHES: REPORT YOUR RESULTS TO MILESTAT.COM OR E-MAIL THE FULL RESULTS TO THE VISAA TRACK & FIELD COMMITTEE (dcw@episcopalhighschool.org).

The Indoor Qualification Standards for the 2021-2022 Championships can be found at www.visaa.org

Performances for qualification for the 2022 Indoor Championships must be achieved during the Winter 2021-2022 season only.

All entries must be completed on-line by 10:00PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022. No updated performances will be allowed beyond this date and time.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY 

Both school and individual eligibility rules apply for this Championship. Additional questions in this area can be directed to the Executive Director of the VISAA, Richard Kemper. E-MAIL: rkemper@visaa.org, phone: 804-347-3238. 

NUMBERS OF ENTRIES, SCORING, ENTRY FEES, AWARDS, ENTRY DEADLINE, RULES

A-1. Run under the National Federation High School Athletic Association's rules.

A-2. No more than three athletes per school may be entered in each individual event.

A-3. Each contestant may compete in an unlimited number of field events and up to three running events including relays. If an athlete competes in more than three running events, including relays, they will be disqualified from any and all events proceeding their third running event.

A-4. All entries and scratches must be completed on-line by 10:00PM, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2022. Late or additional entries will not be accepted. THERE WILL BE NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR UPDATED PERFORMANCES AFTER THE DEADLINE.

A-5. A separate equivalent standard has been finalized for OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES (i.e. "polar bear meets") for the 55m, 300m, 500m, 1000m, 1600m, 3200m distances that are achieved during the Winter 2021-2022 season. Spring 2021 performances will not be accepted for qualification. Outdoor performances that meet Indoor Qualification Standards for the following events will be accepted as well (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault). This will only be for the 2021-2022 season.

PLEASE NOTE:

A student-athlete who has BOTH an indoor and an outdoor performance in a specific event and the outdoor Performance meets the outdoor equivalent standard, the Indoor performance would need to be used for seeding purposes (even if it falls outside the qualifying standard) 

For a student-athlete who has BOTH an indoor and an outdoor performance in a specific event and BOTH meet the qualifying standard but the Indoor performance is less than the outdoor standard - the student-athlete must enter the Indoor performance.

For a student-athlete who ONLY qualifies by way of an outdoor performance, the Games Committee will convert this performance (based on the NCAA conversation table for oversized tracks for Indoor Performances) for seeding purposes.

Only FAT times from indoor or outdoor meets will be accepted for qualification for the Indoor Championships.

Converted traditional outdoor distances will not be accepted for qualification (100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, 3000m etc). 

A-6. FIRST PLACE, 10 points; SECOND PLACE, 8 points; THIRD PLACE, 6 points; FOURTH PLACE, 5 points; FIFTH PLACE, 4 points; SIXTH PLACE, 3 points; SEVENTH PLACE, 2 points; EIGHTH PLACE, 1 point (including all relays).

A-7. For all events, medals will be awarded to the top four places. All medals will be distributed at the meet and will be available when the results have been posted. At the conclusion of the meet, the Meet Director will present final point tallies for Individual events to the Sports Chair to select the best field event and running event performers for the boys and girls who will be awarded individual plaques for this honor. Selection of the awards for best field event and running event performers will be based on points (including relays). Plaques for the winning teams and the runners-up will also be awarded at the competition.

A-8. All first place finishers are deemed "All-State." Second place finishers are deemed "2nd Team All-State." Third place finishers are deemed "Honorable Mention All-State."

A-9. Similar to the Outdoor Championships in 2021 we will be implementing the additional Entry Fee for entries to the Indoor Championships. (This fee will be $10,00 per entry and $25.00 per relay vent per gender - Maximum 175.00 per school per gender)

CONDUCT OF THE PARTICIPANTS

D-1. Unsportsmanlike conduct is behavior that is unethical or dishonorable. It includes, but is not limited to, disrespectfully addressing an official, any flagrant behavior, intentional contact, taunting, criticizing, or using profanity directed toward someone. This shall apply to all coaches, contestants and other team/school personnel.

PENALTY: Disqualification from that event and further competition in the meet. Disqualification of a coach or other school personnel shall be from further involvement in the meet.

D-2. Unacceptable conduct by a competitor includes, but is not limited to, willful failure to follow the directions of a meet official, using profanity that is not directed at someone or any action which could bring discredit to the individual or his/her school.

PENALTY: Disqualification from that event.

D-3. In a relay event, the baton shall not be thrown following the finish of any relay.

PENALTY: Disqualification of the relay team from the event.

OTHER INFORMATION FOR COACHES

VISAA ADMISSION POLICY

All spectators over the age of six will be charged admission. Players, coaches, cheerleaders, school administrators and families of coaches involved in the contest will be admitted free but other school personnel, etc. will not be allowed in on passes. All other school personnel, faculty, students etc. and spectators must pay admission.

$10.00 - INDIVIDUALS

$30.00 - FAMILY RATE (2 ADULTS PLUS CHILDREN) 

THE TRACK

The indoor track at St. Christopher's School is a 200m encapsulated rubber surface. Spikes of 1/4-inch or less are acceptable. 

THE INFIELD

The infield is open to officials and field event participants only. Field event participants are defined as those athletes currently competing. Athletes who have completed their event will be asked to leave the infield. Athletes waiting for their flight WILL NOT be permitted on the infield until their flight has been called. It is important that the athletes understand and obey this rule. Coaches are asked to set an example by remaining off the infield and away from the finish line officials. Please remember to advise your team of this restriction.

WARMING UP

The track is not open for warming up. Athletes may warm-up on the outdoor track located behind the field house. Please ask your athletes to clear the track upon first call for the running events.

PROBLEMS/ISSUES/CORRECTIONS

The games committee will address problems that arise during the meet. If you have an issue with officiating, corrections to posted results, or anything that needs to be addressed during the meet, please report them to Marshall Ware or Gene Bruner. We will handle the problems if, and when they arise.

WEATHER

If weather makes it necessary to postpone the meet, we will endeavor to have the meet on the following day (Sunday). If we are unable to conduct the meet on that day, we will inform the teams of the next available date as soon as it is determined. If during the meet, the weather makes it necessary to finish the meet as early as possible, we will adopt a rolling schedule. A rolling schedule means that as soon as an event is completed the next event will begin.

PARKING

There is no parking available at St. Christopher's for large buses. Large buses may drop off and pick up only. You will need to have your bus driver drop off the team at the athletic center and return later to pick up the team. St. Christopher's is located in a residential neighborhood and for this meet to continue, it is important that we respect those that live around the school.

Minibuses may park in the lower school lot off Pepper Avenue. It is a short walk from there to St. Christopher's Rd. and the Athletic Center.

DIRECTIONS TO ST. CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL

FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. AND POINTS NORTH: Take I-95 south to exit 79 (I-64 west). Take I-64 west to exit 183A (Glenside Drive south). Follow Glenside to Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Three Chopt Road. Stay in left lane and turn left onto Patterson Avenue. Turn right onto St. Christopher's Road and continue to campus.

FROM PETERSBURG AND POINTS SOUTH: Take I-95 north to exit 74A (Downtown Expressway, I-195). Follow I-195 toward Charlottesville. Exit at Patterson/Grove Avenues, bear right onto Thompson Street and turn right onto Grove Avenue. Continue to end of Grove Avenue and turn right onto Three Chopt Road. Turn right onto St. Christopher's Road and continue three blocks to campus.

FROM WILLIAMSBURG AND POINTS EAST: Take I-64 west and exit on I-195 south (Downtown Expressway). Exit at Grove/Cary Street, turn right off exit, right at stop sign and left onto Grove. Continue to end of Grove Avenue and turn right onto Three Chopt Road. Turn right onto St. Christopher's Road and continue three blocks to campus.

FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE AND POINTS WEST: Take I-64 east to exit 183A (Glenside Drive south). Turn right and follow Glenside to Three Chopt Road. Turn left onto Three Chopt Road. Stay in left lane and turn left onto Patterson Avenue. Turn right onto St. Christopher's Road and continue to campus.

FROM TAPPAHANNOCK ON 360 WEST: Take Route 360 west to I-64 west. Take I-64 west through Richmond to exit 183A (Glenside Drive south). Follow Glenside to Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Three Chopt Road. Stay in left lane and turn left onto Patterson Avenue. Turn right onto St. Christopher's Road and continue to campus.

FROM DANVILLE ON 360 EAST: Take Route 360. Take Route 288 north ramp toward Route 76 north (Powhite Parkway). Merge onto Route 288 north and take Powhite Parkway exit. Cross the James River, then stay in left lane. Exit at Patterson/Grove Avenues, bear right onto Thompson Street and turn right onto Grove Avenue. Continue to end of Grove Avenue and turn right onto Three Chopt Road. Turn right onto St. Christopher's Road and continue three blocks to campus.

TIME SCHEDULE

THE MEET WILL RUN ACCORDING TO THE TIME SCHEDULE AND WILL GET NO FURTHER AHEAD THAN 15 MINUTES UNLESS WEATHER CONDITIONS MAKE IT NECESSARY TO GO TO A ROLLING SCHEDULE. A ROLLING SCHEDULE MEANS THAT EACH EVENT WILL BEGIN AS SOON AS THE PREVIOUS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED. TIME SCHEDULE MAY BE ADJUSTED IF NECESSARY BASED ON ENTRIES AND WILL BE COMMUNICATED BY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18th.

10:15 - COACHES MEETING AT START LINE

10:30 - GIRLS: LONG JUMP, POLE VAULT; BOYS: LONG JUMP, HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT

11:30 - GIRLS: 55 METER HIGH HURDLES (SEMIFINALS)

11:45 - BOYS: 55 METER HIGH HURDLES (SEMIFINALS)

NOON - GIRLS: 55 METER DASH (SEMIFINALS), TRIPLE JUMP, HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT; BOYS: TRIPLE JUMP, POLE VAULT

12:15 - BOYS: 55 METER DASH (SEMIFINALS)

12:30 - GIRLS: 4 X 800 METER RELAY (SECTIONS ON TIME)

12:45 - BOYS: 4 X 800 METER RELAY (SECTIONS ON TIME)

1:00 - GIRLS: 55 METER HIGH HURDLES (FINALS)

1:05 - BOYS: 55 METER HIGH HURDLES (FINALS)

1:10 - GIRLS: 55 METER DASH (FINALS)

1:15 - BOYS: 55 METER DASH (FINALS)

1:20 - GIRLS: 1600 METER RUN (SECTIONS ON TIME)

1:45 - BOYS: 1600 METER RUN (SECTIONS ON TIME)

2:10 - GIRLS: 4 X 200 METER RELAY (SECTIONS ON TIME)

2:25 - BOYS: 4 X 200 METER RELAY (SECTIONS ON TIME)

2:40 - GIRLS: 500 METER DASH (SECTIONS ON TIME)

3:00 - BOYS: 500 METER DASH (SECTIONS ON TIME)

3:20 - GIRLS: 1000 METER RUN (SECTIONS ON TIME)

3:40 - BOYS: 1000 METER RUN (SECTIONS ON TIME)

4:00 - GIRLS: 300 METER DASH (SECTIONS ON TIME)

4:20 - BOYS: 300 METER DASH (SECTIONS ON TIME)

4:40 - GIRLS: 3200 METER RUN (SECTIONS ON TIME)

5:00 - BOYS: 3200 METER RUN (SECTIONS ON TIME)

5:20 - GIRLS: 4 X 400 METER RELAY (SECTIONS ON TIME)

5:30 - BOYS: 4 X 400 METER RELAY (SECTIONS ON TIME)