2006 USATF National
Championships
Competition Info
July 25-30, 2006
Morgan State Univ-Maryland
All the Info for the Meet!!
Entry Information
The Junior Olympic program is a progressional series of meets consisting
of preliminary, Association, Regional, and National meets. Athletes
are required to submit an entry form only at the first level of competition,
as advancement is based upon performance (i.e., an athlete cannot directly
submit an entry form for the Regional competition; he/she must have
competed and advanced at the Association meet). Athletes must meet
certain eligibility requirements to compete.
Click here to get started in your Association's program!
________________________________________
Advancement Process
Qualifying from Association Championships to Regional Championships
Per USATF Rule 305.1(d): "An Association is allocated, by agreement with
other Associations in its Region, a certain number of athletes and relay teams
from the Association level to the Regional level through the Association Championships."
Qualifying from Regional Championships to the National Championships
Track & field shall advance three individuals and three relay teams from
each Regional Championship to the National Championship. These shall be the
top three finishers in each event, or successive event finishers who have achieved
a performance
standard at the Regional Championship when fewer than three declare
in the event from that Region for the National Championship.
The combined events shall advance the top two finishers. A third shall advance
only after meeting a performance
standard at the Regional Championship.
Athletes who qualify based on the performance standard MUST declare their intent
to compete by completing the advancement paperwork at their Regional Championship.
(No exceptions.)
All entry forms for the National Championships will be submitted through the
USATF Regional Coordinator at Regional Junior Olympic Championships -- entries
cannot be accepted by any other method. Your Regional Coordinator will verify
all entry forms for completeness and accuracy. The birth date submitted will
be verified and stamped as such by your Association Chair or the Regional Coordinator,
or an acceptable "proof of age" form must be attached to the completed
entry. Incomplete entries will be assessed a penalty fee and will only be processed
after all missing information is provided. NO on-site entry changes will be
allowed
Travel
Morgan State University
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
Directions to Morgan State University
From any direction via the Baltimore Beltway (I-695)
Get on I-695 and head toward the northeastern portion of the beltway. Go south
at exit 30, Perring Parkway. The Perring Parkway exit is east of the exits for
Towson and west of the I-95/I-695 interchange. Go south a few miles on Perring
Parkway. It will change to Hillen Road when you see the engineering building
on your left.
From south of Baltimore via I-95
Take I-95 north through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel. Get off I-95 at the Moravia Road
Exit. (The distance to campus is about 3.5 miles.) You will go through major
intersections at Belair Road and then at Harford Road. Moravia Road will become
Cold Spring Lane at Harford Road. Cold Spring Lane goes through the middle of
campus.
From north of Baltimore via I-95
Continue on I-95 south past the interchange for the beltway, I-695. Shortly thereafter,
I-95 will split into I-895 (left two lanes) and I-95 (right two lanes). Go to
the left onto I-895. Get off at the Moravia Road Exit. Bear to the right off
the exit ramp onto Moravia Road. (The distance to campus is about 3.5 miles.)
You will go through major intersections at Belair Road and then at Harford Road.
Moravia Road will become Cold Spring Lane at Harford Road. Cold Spring Lane goes
through the middle of campus.
From the south via I-97 from Annapolis Area and Eastern Shore
When approaching the beltway (I-695) take exit for Harbor Tunnel. After tunnel,
get off at Pulaski Hwy. (Rt. 40 East)/ Erdman Avenue Exit. At end of exit ramp,
go straight which will get you onto to Pulaski Hwy., Rt. 40 East. Exit right
onto Moravia Road. Continue straight on Moravia. Do not take any of exits that
you will see right after getting onto Moravia. (The distance to campus is about
3.5 miles.) You will go through major intersections at Belair Road and then at
Harford Road. Moravia Road will become Cold Spring Lane at Harford Road. Cold
Spring Lane goes through the middle of campus.
From Downtown Baltimore
Go north on Charles Street. Pass Johns Hopkins' main campus on your left. At
33rd Street, make a right. Go past Johns Hopkins East and make a left onto Hillen
Road. Go north on Hillen until you reach the campus.
Housing Information
The hotels listed below are available at special rates for the USATF National
Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Once you have chosen a hotel,
contact Mondawmin Travel to book your room:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 866-632-9646 or 410-669-8200 (local)
Fax: 410-669-8674
________________________________________
All room prices shown below are per room per night and do not include tax.
Headquarters Hotel
Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor
101 W. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Rate: $139.00
Other Housing Options
Sheraton Baltimore North
903 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD 21204
Rate: $119.00
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
20 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Rate: $129.00
Holiday Inn Inner Harbor
301 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Rate: $129.00
Days Inn Inner Harbor
100 Hopkins Place
Baltimore, MD 21201
Rate: $135.00
Quality Inn Harbor South
1401 Bloomfield Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21227
Rate: $119.00
Hampton Inn BWI
829 Elkridge Rd.
Linthicum, MD 21090
Rate: $114.00
Area Attractions
There are many attractions to see and experience during your stay in the Baltimore/Washington
area. In Baltimore there is the Inner Harbor, the ESPN Zone, Port Discovery (Kid
Powered Museum, fun for whole family), the Baltimore Aquarium and the USS Constellation
(that will dock in Harbor during your stay).
About a 35-40 minute ride from Baltimore is Washington, D.C., the Capitol of
the United States. Sights in Washington D.C. include the Capitol (where our elected
representatives make laws), the Supreme Court (the highest court in the land),
the Bureau of Engraving (where our money is printed and destroyed), the White
House (where the President of the United States lives), the Smithsonian (where
prehistoric animals and the history of our country are viewable), and the Library
of Congress (a place where you can trace your ancestors).
For more information, visit the Baltimore Convention & Visitors Bureau's
website.
Packet Pick-up
Athletes will be able to pick up their competition numbers and related
materials Sunday, July 23 through Sunday, July 30 on the 3rd floor
of the New Student Center on the campus of Morgan State University.
NOTE: If your event is early in the morning, we strongly recommend that
you pick up your competition number at least one day in advance of your
competition. The meet management will not be held accountable for individuals
missing an event due to late packet pick-up or any other reason. There
will be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all lost numbers.
Packet Pick-up Schedule
Sunday, July 23 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, July 24 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 25 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 27 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 28 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 30 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Facility
Coolers are permitted, but will be subject to search by security personnel.
No glass bottles or other items are allowed within the venue. Other prohibited
items include alcohol, grills or portable cooking units, and weapons.
Hughes Stadium is a non-smoking facility. Pop-up tents are only permitted
at the facility on the north side of the stadium (opposite of the press
box), including the 16th row and above. Absolutely no tents on the side
of the press box.
Bus and RV parking is available in designated lots. However, electrical
and water connections for RV use are not available.
Only individuals with an appropriate credential will be allowed on the
track and infield. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Opening Ceremony
Athletes, coaches, and officials are invited to participate in the 2006
USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships Opening
Ceremony on Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Hughes Stadium. Additional
Opening Ceremony information will be included in the athlete/team packets.
Competition Information
Warm-up Area
A warm-up area will be available for athlete use adjacent to Hughes Stadium.
Warm-ups will not be permitted on the football field.
Implements
Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for
the throwing events (shot, hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must
use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the
throwing events will not be allowed.
Spikes
The maximum spike length allowed for running events is 1/4" (7.0
mm). The maximum length for the high jump and javelin throw is 1/3" (9.0
mm). Needle spikes are not allowed on the runways and aprons. Christmas
tree spikes will not be permitted. Spikes will be available for purchase.
Absolutely no spikes will be permitted on the football field, including
javelin throw participants.
Starting Heights
The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault will be per
Rule 302.5(o). Incremental increases will be 5 cm in the high jump and
15 cm in the pole vault.
Event Check-In
There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes
must check in at these 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 check-in.
Pole Vault
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own
vaulting poles. Participants in the Pole Vault competition will be weighed.
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 time of inspection and delivered to the competition
site at time of warm-up for the event.
Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place on the following schedule:
Tuesday, July 25 Decathlon (IB, YM) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26 Pole Vault (YG, YB) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 27 Pole Vault (IG, YW) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 28 Pole Vault (IB) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 Pole Vault (YM) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to Morgan State University
in advance of the competition. Shipments should be directed to:
Morgan State University
Hughes Stadium
Attn: Larry Frazier
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore MD, 21251
Protests
Protests relating to matters that developed during the conduct of the
competition must be made to the Referee at once and not later than 30
minutes after a result has been announced. This time period will be strictly
enforced. There will be a $100 cash submission fee required to file a
protest. This fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Only
violations of the 2006 USATF Rules of Competition may be protested. Judgment
calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not
meet the above criteria will not be accepted.
Medical Services
Medical services will be on-site at all times for participants. The medical
facility will be limited to medical treatment of injuries and medical
emergencies. The Woodford Infirmary, adjacent to Hughes Stadium, will
provide medical services for spectators.
ADA Accommodations
USA Track & Field has specific procedures to be followed by disabled
athletes wishing to compete in able-bodied competitions against able-bodied
Athletics athletes. Please note that the disabled athlete must first
meet the eligibility requirements applicable to the relevant competition,
including having achieved the required qualifying standard, if any. The
disabled athlete is responsible for initiating the ADA Accommodation
Request procedures sufficiently in advance to enable USATF to complete
its review and decision-making process prior to the relevant competition.
Please see the USATF "Policy & Procedures for Accommodation
Requests Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act" for more
information.
Awards
National Championship Medals will be awarded to first through eighth
place in each event. Presentations will be made 90 minutes after the
event is completed in the awards area.
Contacts
For questions about entries, contact your Regional
Coordinator.
is published by 