(NOTE: Exceptions may be made for athletes in lower grades.)

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: $89 single or double.

ADDITIONAL 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.

ENTRY INFORMATION - Individual Events: $25 per event. Relays: $85 per relay

(All-star relays are unacceptable).

PRE-ENTRY: postmarked by Monday, June 5, 2000 and may be in the form of check or money order.
LATE ENTRY: RECEIVED by Tuesday, June 13, 2000 and accompanied by $15.00 per event late fee - MUST be in the form of a U.S. money order or bank check. (except for those with state meets the weekend of June 10-11, 2000, in which case the late fee is waived).

NO MEET-DAY ENTRIES.
Entries MUST be accompanied by fees PAID-IN-FULL, INCLUDING LATE FEES.

Make check or money orders payable to "NSSF."
Your cancelled check is your receipt.
NO FAX ENTRIES ACCEPTED.

Mail to:
NSSF
PO BOX 16702
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516

FEDEX (OR EXPRESS MAIL) LATE ENTRIES TO:
NSSF
111 Mimosa Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Entry Guidelines

These marks are guidelines. Exceptions may be made.
Use event numbers on entry forms.

1. * - All-Star Relays are NOT permitted.
2. # - Events contested are the One Mile Run, Two Mile Run, 2000m Steeplechase and 400m Hurdles.
3. Sprint Medley Relay Order: 200-200-400-800. Distance Medley Relay Order: 1200-400-800-1600.

To take advantage of these discounts, please call the US Airways 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 US Airways-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.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRACK - 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 exit. The track is across from Reynolds Coliseum on the N.C. State campus.

REGISTRATION/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 - Each participant will receive a meet souvenir and T-SHIRT. In order to receive this, athletes MUST participate in the competition, not merely enter.

AWARDS - Foot Locker Championships medals will be awarded.

RINGS - to the top 6 in each event and each champion will receive a championship ring.

ALL AMERICANS - 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 ¼" 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 at the NSSF web site: www.NationalScholastic.org.

FURTHER INFORMATION Contact A.J. HOLZHERR (215.542.1318, fax: 215.793.0418, e-mail: ajholzherr@msn.com)

or JOY KAMANI (281.835.0084, fax: 713.914.9119, e-mail: jkamani@aol.com

or CHRIS LESTER (402.689.6974) before 10pm Eastern Standard Time.

ENTRY REMINDERS - Fill out the entry blank completely. Enclose ALL fees (entry and late fees, if applicable). Make checks payable to NSSF. Fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE: Postmarked by June 5, 2000.

LATE ENTRIES MUST be received by June 13, 2000 and require an additional $15 per event late fee.

NO DAY OF MEET ENTRY!

Mail entries to: NSSF, PO Box 16702, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS ENTRY FORM $25 Per Event - Form may be copied - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

Name_____________________ ____________________ e-mail__________________Ph (   
     )_____ - __________
    Last               First                                        
Home Address__________________________________ City _______________________ 
State ____ Zip ________

High School ____________________________________ City 
______________________________ State _________ 

USATF#_______________Birthdate (mm/dd/yy)_______________Graduation Year 
________ Sex:  M    F  (circle
                                                         one)
Coach's Name __________________________e-mail ______________ Coach's Phone (  
      )______ - __________

Enter the event number in which you wish to compete (see front page of this 
entry blank for event numbers associated with
your event.
 
Event # _______   Event_____________________ Qualifying Performance 
_____________________ FAT/HAND
Entered 
Date of Performance _______________________ Meet 
______________________________________

Event # _______   Event_____________________ Qualifying Performance 
_____________________ FAT/HAND
Entered 
Date of Performance _______________________ Meet 
______________________________________

Event # _______   Event_____________________ Qualifying Performance 
_____________________ FAT/HAND
Entered 
Date of Performance _______________________ Meet 
______________________________________

WAIVER:  In consideration of my child's entry in the Foot Locker Outdoor 
Track and Field Championships; I automatically waive and release all claims 
for damages and injury I may have against the competition and all its 
sponsors including, but not confined to the National Scholastic Sports 
Foundation, Inc., North Carolina State University, Foot Locker Corporation, 
adidas America,  and any and all participating sponsors and/or 
representatives.  I verify he/she is physically fit 
and has trained for this competition.  I further grant full permission to any 
and all of the foregoing and/or their 
representatives to use any photographs and/or video for legitimate purposes.

Parent's Name __________________________________  Signature 
_____________________________________

                    RELAY ENTRY BLANK  $85 per Relay
MAXIMUM 5 ATHLETES PER RELAY - RELAY MEMBERS MUST ATTEND THE SAME HIGH SCHOOL
            
School___________________________________________ City 
______________________________ State ______

Coach's Name __________________________________________________ Phone (       
)_____ - ____________

Relay Entered (circle one):  4x100    4x200    4x400    4x800    4xMile    
SMR    DMR         Male    Female    (circle one)
  
Qualifying Performance _________________    FAT / HAND  Meet 
_____________________ Date ___________
RELAY MEMBERS (Last Name, First Name)  ***** NO ALL-STAR RELAYS ARE PERMITTED 
*****

1________________________________USATF#________ 4 
________________________________USATF#_________

2________________________________USATF#________ 5 
________________________________USATF#_________

3________________________________USATF#________ 

THE FOOT LOCKER OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Schedule

NSSF
PO Box 16702
Chapel Hill, NC 27516