NSCIF
TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dear Coach:
West Valley High School is proud to be hosting the
2009 Northern Section Track and Field Championships at West Valley High School.
The meet will feature the top eight qualifiers in each varsity event.
At stake will be State CIF Championship berths to the victor in each
event. Should you have any questions after reading through the information
sheets you may contact Scott Fairley at (530)347-7171 ext. 2003 (school) or
(530)243-4331 (home).
DATE: Friday, May 29, 2009
PLACE:
West Valley High School
TIME:
Field Events - 4:00 p.m.
Running Events - 6:00 p.m.
DIVISIONS:
Varsity Boys and Girls
QUALIFIERS:
Qualifiers
from Divisional Championships
Division 1 Large Schools Meet
3
Division 2 Medium
Schools Meet
1
Division 3 Small Schools Meet
1
Division 4 Small Schools Meet
1
At-Large (next best qualifiers)
2
AT-LARGE
QUALIFICATION:
The At-Large qualifier to the NSCIF finals will be
selected in the following manner: The
top alternate mark from the 4 divisions will be designated as the At-Large
qualifier. After the At-Large
competitor is selected, the next best athlete in that division will become the
division's alternate.
ALTERNATE PARTICIPATION:
In the NSCIF Finals a qualifier may decide not to compete.
In this case, the alternate from that athlete's division may enter the
event as an alternate. If that
alternate does not compete, the alternate with the next best qualifying mark
from any division will be allowed to compete (coin flip for tie).
All alternates must report to the clerk of the course or to the field
event official no later than fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of the
event to be eligible for competition. It
is essential that coaches who know that their athlete will not compete in an
event at the Section Meet contact the coach of the appropriate alternate as soon
as possible.
EVENT SEEDING:
Events will be seeded on Sunday, May 24 (12-5pm).
Information on At-Large berths and lane assignments will be posted at the
following website: www.oocities.org/westvalleytrack
or call Scott Fairley on Sunday evening at (530) 243-4331.
SCRATCHES:
A coaches meeting will be held in the bleachers below the press box at
3:15 p.m. All scratches should be
reported at that time.
AWARDS:
Individual awards will consist of custom medals to
the top five finishers in each event. Placewinners must report to the awards
area immediately after their event is concluded for presentation of medals.
The Bob Russell Award for the "most outstanding" boy and girl
athlete and Norm MacKenzie Sportsmanship Award winners will also be given at the
end of the meet.
COACHES & ATHLETES:
Coaches are to remain off the track and infield.
Athletes are to stay off the track and infield until their event is
called, at which time they will report to the clerk of the course on the grass
behind the 100 meter start or directly to their field event.
DO NOT REPORT TO THE STARTING LINE! Warm-up on the fields south of the stadium.
No warm-ups shall be allowed on the track surface once the field events
have begun.
SPIKES:
The track and runways at West Valley are
all-weather. Short, 3/16 inch
spikes are required for all events. Spikes
will be checked prior to competing. Spikes
will be sold at the front gate.
CLERK OF THE COURSE:
All athletes should report promptly to the clerk of
the course at the first call.
Field event athletes should report directly to their event upon first
call. Athletes
must check in no later than ten minutes before the scheduled start of their
event. Athletes will be
scratched, and alternates assigned at that time.
LANES:
West Valley has an eight lane track.
Contestants are reminded to Stay In
Your Lane After Finishing Until The Judges Have Selected All Place Winners.
A one turn stagger will be used in the 800, three turn stagger in the 4 X
400, and a scratch start for the 1600 and 3200.
FIELD EVENTS:
Since the Championship meet is a final, all competitors will receive 6
attempts in the horizontal jumps and the throws.
CONTESTANTS DOUBLING:
If a contestant is entered in a track and a field
event at the same time, they should first clear with the field event judge, then
report to the clerk of the course. They
must report back to the field event immediately after completion of the
running events. They will be given
a maximum of ten minutes from the time they are excused until they must make
themselves available for their next trial.
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS:
Medals will be awarded to the top five placewinners immediately following
the completion of an event. Please
have your athletes report to the awards
stand on the infield as soon as possible.
1 MINUTE RULE:
The 1 minute rule for field events (1-1/2 minutes
for pole vault) will be strictly enforced.
WEIGH-INS:
Shots and Discs must be weighed and marked prior to
3:45 p.m. Weigh in at the track
shed under the grandstands.
POLE VAULT WEIGHT VARIFICATION:
Coaches
will need to verify the weights of each of their vaulters on the official weight
verification form. Coaches
should accompany their vaulters when they check in for competition. Inspection
of poles will take place during warm-ups.
STARTING HEIGHTS:
The starting heights in the high jump will be
2" below the lowest competitor and 6" below the lowest competitor in
the vault.The bar will be raised in 2" and 6"increments respectively.
"NORM MacKENZIE" SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD:
(see enclosure)
NSCIF will recognize one male and one female track
athlete to be honored at the section finals.
The following criteria will be used for selection:
a) Senior athlete who will
be competing at the NSCIF finals.
b) Coaches must mail/phone Norm MacKenzie prior to Monday, May 19 of
their nominations.
c) NSCIF winners will be
selected by the track commissioner and the four championship meet directors at
the NSCIF finals.
d) A plaque will be
presented to the recipient at the NSCIF finals.
CONCESSION STAND:
There will be a concession stand operating
throughout the meet.
ADMISSION:
An admission of $5.00 (adults) and $3.00
(students/senior citizens) will be charged for all spectators.
No passes.
UNIFORMS:
Uniforms and shoes must conform to the rules as
stated in the 2009 National Federation Track and Field rule book.
A school issued jersey and shorts must be worn over any spandex or
T-shirts. Anything worn under the
uniform jersey and shorts must be a solid color minus any trim of a second
color. NO JEWERLY!!
WEATHER:
The meet will go on RAIN or SHINE.
T-SHIRTS:
T-Shirts will be on sale throughout the meet.
There will be a limited supply, so buy early.
RELAY BATONS:
Bring your own batons (they must conform to specifications).
FINISHLYNX:
Will be used to time and photograph the finish of all races.
RULES:
CIF and NSCIF rules will be in effect.
QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS:
If a coach has any questions or problems regarding
the conduct of the meet, he should report them to Norm MacKenzie, the meet
referee, who will be on the infield. We
ask your assistance in having all coaches and athletes remain out of the press
box. This will assure more
accurate/faster results.
FOR RESULTS AND SEEDING: www.oocities.org/westvalleytrack
NSCIF TRACK & FIELD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
ORDER OF EVENTS
FIELD EVENTS
EVENT # 1
4:00
GIRLS HIGH JUMP
EVENT # 2
4:00
GIRLS SHOT PUT
EVENT # 3
4:00
BOYS DISCUS
EVENT # 4
4:00
GIRLS TRIPLE JUMP (RUNWAY - 2)
EVENT # 5
4:00
BOYS LONG JUMP (RUNWAY - 1)
EVENT # 6
4:00
BOYS POLE VAULT
EVENT # 7
5:00
BOYS HIGH JUMP
EVENT # 8
5:00
GIRLS DISCUS
EVENT # 9
5:00
BOYS SHOT PUT
EVENT #10
5:00
BOYS TRIPLE JUMP (RUNWAY - 2)
EVENT #11
5:00
GIRLS LONG JUMP (RUNWAY - 1)
EVENT #12
5:00
GIRLS POLE VAULT
RUNNING EVENTS
EVENT #33
5:00
GIRLS 4 X 800 METER RELAY
EVENT #34
5:15
BOYS 4 X 800 METER RELAY
EVENT #13
6:00
GIRLS 4 X 100 METER RELAY
EVENT #14
6:05
BOYS 4 X 100 METER RELAY
EVENT #15
6:10
GIRLS 1600 METERS
EVENT #16
6:20
BOYS 1600 METERS
EVENT #17
6:35
GIRLS 100 M HIGH HURDLES
EVENT #18
6:45
BOYS 110 M HIGH HURDLES
EVENT #19
6:55
GIRLS 400 METERS
EVENT #20
7:00
BOYS 400 METERS
EVENT #21
7:05
GIRLS 100 METERS
EVENT #22
7:10
BOYS 100 METERS
EVENT #23
7:15
GIRLS 800 METERS
EVENT #24
7:20
BOYS 800 METERS
EVENT #25
7:30
GIRLS 300 M LOW HURDLES
EVENT #26
7:40
BOYS 300 M INTERMEDIATE HURDLES
EVENT #27
7:50
GIRLS 200 METERS
EVENT #28
7:55
BOYS 200 METERS
EVENT #29
8:00
GIRLS 3200 METERS
EVENT #30
8:15
BOYS 3200 METERS
EVENT #31
8:30
GIRLS 4 X 400 METER RELAY
EVENT #32
8:40
BOYS 4 X 400 METER RELAY