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.
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RESULTS |
Complete results will be available on DyeStat
and at the NSSF web site: www.nationalscholastic.org. |