DyeStat HS Track & Field

SANCTION	This is an open meet, 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 outdoor season in most states.
MEET HQ	The Sheraton Capital Center (919-834-9900), 421 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, is within 2 miles of the track, and offers special rates and an ideal location. Rates: $89 single or double.
OTHER LODGING	Holiday Inn-Crabtree (919-782-8600) - $80 Ramada Inn-Crabtree (919-782-7525) - $72 Four Points Sheraton (919-787-7111) - $75 Holiday Inn-State Capital (919-832-0501) - $84 Brownestone Hotel (919-828-0811) - $89 These preferred hotels offer special discounted rates. To obtain these rates, you MUST mention the "Foot Locker Championships" IMPORTANT: Rates guaranteed on reservations made prior to June 8, 2000. For additional Housing Information, please call NSSF representative Kelly French (317) 913-1772.
AIR TRAVEL	We are proud to once again recognize USAirways as the OFFICIAL AIRLINE and a Gold Sponsor of the 2000 Foot Locker Outdoor Track and Field Championships. They are offering a discount of 7% off the lowest published fares on all tickets purchased for the Championships. To take advantage of these discounts, please call the USAirways Group and Meeting Reservation office, toll free, at 877-874-7687, 8:00am-9:30pm (EST). You must mention the Foot Locker Outdoor Championships and refer to Gold File #16191401. For more personalized service and attention, please call the USAirways-Raleigh City Ticket Office (800-732-6990), 8:30am-5:00pm (EST). The staff there have worked with the Championships for several years and are eager to help.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS	From either North or South, take either I-85 or I-95 to I-40 (both routes intersect with I-40). Take exit 290 (Hillsborough St/Route 54), and travel East towards Raleigh. The North Carolina State campus is on the right side of Hillsborough Street approximately two (2) miles from the exit. The track is across from Reynolds Coliseum on the N.C. State campus.
REGISTER & PACKET PICKUP	Thursday, June 15: 5:00pm-9:00pm Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Friday, June 16: 9:00am-2:00pm Sheraton Capital Center Hotel, 4:00pm N.C. State track Saturday, June 17: 8:30am N.C. State track (DMR unseeded), 9:30am N.C. State track (hammer, 4 Mile Relay), 2:00pm N.C. State track Packets must be picked up 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.
SOUVENIRS, T-SHIRT, 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. Foot Locker Championships 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 Foot Locker Championships / American Track and Field Magazine All American Team and receive certificates.
FACILITY	Considered one of the finest running venues in the nation, the Paul Derr Track is a 9 lane state-of-the-art facility. Only �" spikes or racing flats are acceptable. Acceptable spikes will be available for purchase at the meet.
RULES	USATF rules will apply. Protests must be filed in writing within 15 minutes of the results being announced and accompanied by a $25 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 ARE REQUIRED. YOU MAY PURCHASE THEM AT YOUR LOCAL USATF OFFICE, OR AT MEET REGISTRATION.
ADMISSION	Admission to the competition area: $10.00 Friday (children under 10 - FREE), $15.00 Saturday (children under 10 -FREE). Premium finish line/VIP seating two day pass is available for $40. Entry is by admission ticket only unless you have a competition number or credential. Athletes/ teams receive one coach's pass only. Tickets will be sold at the entry gate and at registration. Competition numbers/credentials will be distributed at registration.
RESULTS	Complete results will be available on DyeStat and at the NSSF web site: www.nationalscholastic.org.

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