2019 Pre-Nationals Invitational

On-Time Entry Deadline: 2/13/2019 11:59:00 PM
Late Entry Deadline: 2/13/2019 11:59:00 PM

LATEST NEWS

• Updated Event Schedule (posted Feb. 15 at 10:20am) 
• Heat Sheets (posted Feb. 15 at 9:40am) 

AGE DIVISIONS

Age Division	Year of Birth
8 & Under	2011+
9-10	2009-2010
11-12	2007-2008
13-14	2005-2006
15-16	2003-2004
17-18	2001-2002#

# Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the 17-18 age division through that meet. 


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Individuals:  

• USATF Membership: This meet is open to 2019 USATF member athletes who fall within the age divisions listed above. You may check the status of your USATF membership here. USATF Memberships can be obtained online here
• Proof of Date of Birth: Each athlete's date or birth must be verified and included as part of their USATF member profile before the athlete's entry can be submitted. If the athlete's date of birth has been verified in the past and their membership was renewed then they will be able to submit their entry. Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license or U.S. government identification) should be emailed to your association youth chair (please included the athlete's USATF membership on the document. See USATF Competition Rules, Rule 300.1 (i) for further information.

Clubs

• Athlete affiliatons with a member club: For a club to be active it must have renewed its club membership for 2019 and have at least one coach’s background check. A list of current USATF member clubs can be found here.
• Relays: Each member of a relay team must be affiliated with registered USATF clubs. All athletes representing a club must be affiliated with and members of that club as part of their USATF membership.

 
FEES & ENTRY DEADLINES
Deadlines & Fees:
all entries must be submitted and paid for by February 13 (11:59 pm EST)
$8.00/individual event $32.00 per relay
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS   updated Feb 15 (10:20am)

Straight Away Events
8:45 a.m.	55m Hurdle Trials
9:05	55m Trials
10:05	55 Hurdle Finals
10:25	55m Finals
Oval Events
9:00 a.m.	1500 & 3000m Race Walk
9:25	3000m
10:45	4 X 200m Relay
11:15	800m
12:35	400m
2:25	1500m
4:15	200m
5:45	4 X 400m Relay
Field Events
9:00 a.m.	Shot Put
9:00	Pole Vault (All Divisions)
9:00	Triple Jump
10:30	Long Jump
11:15	High Jump
Following Shot Put	Weight Throw

events may start before the scheduled time

• Events will be contested youngest to oldest. 
• Girls will compete first in each age group.
• Field events will be 3 attempts and no finals except in 15-16/17-18 age divisions

GENERAL EVENT DETAILS
Packet Pick Up: Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 8:00 a.m. on Sunday February 17. All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers on the front on their jersey during competition. If an athlete loses the bib number, a replacement may be purchased for a fee of $8.00. *Note: No entry changes/no substitutions/no adds/no new entries/seeds or changes will be accepted at the meet site. However, USATF New York will correct all data entry mistakes; and all sex and division errors.
Event Check In: There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes must check in at the designated areas 45 minutes prior to the event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after checking in.
Warm-up Area: A 150 meter Mondo warm-up loop Warm-up is located on the first floor of the facility. Franklin D Roosevelt boardwalk is located across from the Ocean Breeze Facility.
Spikes: Only ¼” pyramid spikes are allowed on Mondo track surface.



Event Results:  During competition, event results will be posted at the track facility. Additionally, event results will be posted on this page
 
Concessions: A concession stand will be open during the meet. 
Meet Apparel: Fine Design will be selling custom meet apparel.
Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top 6 in each event.
Implement Inspection: At the track 90 minutes prior before each event.
     Pole vaulters - see information below in Implements regarding pole inspections

Implements: Limited number of implements will be provided by meet management.
Pole Vault: Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Vault athletes must report to be weighed with their bib numbers and poles based on the schedule below. All poles will be inspected for manufacturers’ pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors’ weights must be at or below the manufacturers’ pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection. Athletes will pick-up their poles and report to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event.

Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case.
Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place at the vault venue one hour before each event.
Athletes may ship poles for delivery no later than Wednesday February 13, 2019. Shipments should be sent to the following address
Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
625 Father Capodanno Boulevard, 
Staten Island, New York, 10305
Opening Heights: Will be determined by the field referee
Protests: There will be a $100.00 fee for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee no later than 30 minutes after a result has been posted. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld. 
FACILITY RULES & CONDUCT
The following are not permitted at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.:

• Alcohol

• Smoking

• Glass or metal containers
• 
Food/Gum on the track or the infield

• Pets

• No liquids other than water are allowed on the track surface
• 
Coolers 

Note: Only ¼” pyramid spikes are allowed on Mondo track surface

PARKING
Free parking is located across from the Ocean Breeze athletic Facility on Father Capodanno Boulevard

CONTACT
John Padula   718-809-4915   email