| WHERE |
Harry Gladstein Field House at Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana (200 m flat track) |
| WHEN |
Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12, 2000 |
| ELIGIBILITY |
Full-time students in grades 9-12 who are eligible for
their high school team and/or any high school athlete born
SEPTEMBER 1, 1980 or later, and who have met the entry standards, are
eligible to compete. (NOTE: Exceptions may be made for athletes in lower
grades.) |
| SANCTION |
This an open meet and is sanctioned by USATF and governed
by USATF rules. It is NOT sanctioned by any high
school federation as it is contested after the official high school indoor
season in most states. |
| MEET
HQ |
The Holiday Inn - Bloomington is serving as our MJeet
Headquarters and offers a special rate of $79 per night. (1710 Kinser
Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404 812.334.3252) |
| MORE
HOTELS |
Indiana Memorial Union $95 (812.856.6381)
Hampton Inn $89 (812.334.2100)
Quality Inn $89 (812.323.8000)
Courtyard by Marriott $79 (812.335.8000)
Comfort Inn $56.70 (812.339.1919)
Ramada Inn $54 (812.332.9453)
These preferred hotels offer special discounted
rates. To obtain these rates, you MUST mention the Nike Indoor
Classic. IMPORTANT: Rates are guaranteed on reservations made prior
to February 28, 2000. (For other hotels, please contact the staff at
the Bloomington Convention and Visitor's Bureau 1-800-800-0037)
|
|
AIR TRAVEL |
US Airways is the CARRIER OF CHOICE for the the 2000 nike INDOOR CLASSIC.
They are offering a discount off the lowest published fares available. To take advantage of these discounts, please call USAirways Group and Meeting Reservation office, toll free, at 877-874-7687,
8:00am-9:30pm Eastern Time. You must mention the 2000 nike INDOOR CLASSIC
and refer to Gold File # 61631359. For personal service and the attention of a travel agent, please call
Total Travel Management, the Official Travel Agency of the 2000 nike INDOOR CLASSIC: 516-222-9229, (fax: 516-222-9242) or e-mail: [email protected]), 9:30am-5:30pm (EST). |
| Directions |
From North: Hwy 37 South from Indianapolis (exit 4 off I-465) to Bloomington. Exit at College Ave. Turn left at 2nd light (45/46 Bypass). Turn right at second light (Fee Ln). Turn right at first entrance
into parking lot. Gladstein Fieldhouse is directly to the left; the Mellencamp Center is to the right.
From East: Route 46 West from Columbus, IN. Drive through Nashville, IN and continue into
Bloomington where 46 West becomes 3rd Street. Turn right at 3rd light onto 45/46 Bypass heading north. At second light (Fee Ln), turn left. Continue as above to Gladstein Fieldhouse.
From West: I-70 East to 465 South to Exit 4 (Hwy 37). Follow directions From North, above.
From South: I-65 North from Louisiville to 46 West. Follow directions From East, above. |
To/From
the
Airport |
Meet Management will provide a complimentary shuttle service leaving hourly from the Indianapolis Airport to the Bloomington hotels on Friday, March 10 beginning at 10am. Our buses will display the meet logo and will pick up passengers in the ground transportation area. The final bus will depart at 11pm. The service is on a "first-come
first-served" basis. If a guaranteed reservation on a scheduled service is preferred, please
contact Bloomington Shuttle (800-589-6004). The charge is $19 one-way and $32 round trip.
Complimentary return shuttles will be provided on Sunday March 12 direct from Gladstein Fieldhouse beginning at 2:30pm. |
| Register |
To take place entirely at the Indiana University's John Mellencamp Center, about 100 meters
from the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse (there will no packet pickup at the hotel or track).
Friday March 10: 5pm -10pm
Saturday March 11: 8am - 6pm
Sunday March 12: 7am - noon
{Packets MUST be picked up 30 minutes prior to the start of the event} |
| Souvenir,
Awards, Rings, All Americans |
Each participant will receive a meet souvenir and T-SHIRT. In order to receive this, athletes MUST participate in the competition, not merely enter.
nike INDOOR CLASSIC medals will be awarded to the
top 6 in each event and each champion will receive a championship ring. The first six finishers in each event attending U.S. high schools will be named to
the 2000 nike INDOOR CLASSIC
/ American Track and Field Magazine All American Team and receive certificates. |
| Facility |
6 lane 200 meter Rekortan track, 8 lanes on the straightaway. Any standard-sized spikes or flats permitted - NO hexagonal elements. All shoes will be checked. Acceptable spikes will be available for purchase at the
meet. Fully automatic timing by FinishLynx. |
| Rules |
USATF rules will apply. Protests must be filed in writing within 15 minutes of the results being announced
and accompanied by a $35 cash deposit, refundable only if the protest is upheld. Athletes may wear a singlet
of their choosing as long as it does not conflict with their state association's rules. USATF CARDS, VALID
IN YEAR 2000, ARE REQUIRED. YOU MAY PURCHASE THEM AT YOUR LOCAL USATF OFFICE,
OR AT MEET REGISTRATION. |
| Admission |
Entry to the facility will be by competion number, credential or ticket only. Tickets will be sold
at registration and at the track. Each team or individual will receive one coach's pass ONLY.
Admission: $10 Saturday, $15 Sunday. Children under 12 $5 per day (Two day passes will be for
sale). Competition numbers/credentials will be distributed at registration. |
| Results |
Complete results will be available at the NSSF web site: www.NationalScholastic.org
as well as www.dyestat.com |
