General Information

 

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 HEADQUARTERS	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: $99 single or double.
ADDITIONAL LODGING	Holiday Inn-Crabtree (919-782-8600) - $80 Ramada Inn-Crabtree (919-782-7525) - $74 Four Points Sheraton (919-787-7111) - $75 Holiday Inn-State Capital (919-832-0501) - $89 Brownestone Hotel (919-828-0811) - $99 These preferred hotels offer special discounted rates. To obtain these rates, you MUST mention the "adidas Championships" IMPORTANT: Rates guaranteed on reservations made prior to June 5, 2001. For additional Housing Information, please call NSSF representative Kelly French (317) 253-0327.
AIR	USAirways is the CARRIER OF CHOICE for the 2001 adidas Outdoor Track & Field Championships. They are offering up to a 10% 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 adidas Outdoor Track and Field Championships and refer to Gold File #56651759
DIRECTIONS TO NC STATE	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 U. campus is on the right side of Hillsborough Street, approximately two (2) miles from exit.  The track is across from Reynolds Coliseum on the N.C. State campus.
REGISTRATION / PACKET PICKUP	Thursday, June 14  5:00pm-9:00pm     Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Friday, June 15   9:00am-1:00pm  Sheraton Capital Center Hotel 3:00pm  N.C. State track Saturday, June 16 8:00am-9:00am  N.C. State track 2:00pm   N.C. State track Packets must be picked up 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.
SOUVENIRS AWARDS RINGS ALL-AMERICAN	Each participant will receive a meet souvenir.  In order to receive this, athletes MUST participate in thecompetition, not merely enter.  adidas Championships medals will be awarded to the first six finishers  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 2001 adidas Outdoor Championships  /  American Track and Field Magazine All American Team and receive All American 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.
RULES	USATF rules will apply.  Protests must be filed in writing within 15 minutes of the results being announced and accompanied by a $50 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	Entry to the facility is by competition 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.  Tickets: $10.00 Friday $15.00 Saturday (children under 10 �FREE).  Premium finish line/VIP seating two-day pass is available for $40.  Competition numbers/credentials will be distributed at registration.
USATF JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS	The USATF Junior Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, 2001 in Richmond, VA. Our schedule of events will be modified slightly from prior years so that athletes, especially those in field events, may be able to compete in both meets (this applies to all field events except for the men�s discus and hammer throws; doubling in track events [except 200m through the mile] is possible).   Meet management will provide a charter bus for athletes (with a minimal charge for others) after the meet on Friday and on Saturday evenings, June 15 and 16, which will travel from the N.C. State track directly to the USATF Junior Championships Meet Headquarters Hotel, about 125 miles from Raleigh.
RESULTS	Complete results will be available at the NSSF web site:  www.NationalScholastic.org and on Dyestat.
FURTHER INFORMATION	A.J. HOLZHERR 215.542.1318, fax: 215.793.0418 e-mail [email protected] JOY KAMANI  281.835.0084, fax: 713.914.9119 e-mail  [email protected]   CHRIS LESTER (402.201.5790, e-mail: [email protected]