Fortyfifth Phoenix Invitational (Youth)

Bob Flint, AZ USATF Office (480) 949-1991

Cassandra Cline, AZ Youth Chairperson - (480)279-5382



DateTimeSiteAge Divisions
April 4 & April 5, 2009 8:00 A.M. Start
First Call 30 min before start
Glendale Community College
6000 W Olvie Ave(Dunlap)
Glendale, AZ
Youth Only


Eligibility: Competition is open to all athletes, USA Track & Field membership is
required. To represent a club or organization, that group must be a
a current member in good standing, with USA Track & Field.
Entry Fee: $3.50 per event, $14.00 per relay team.
Entry fees ane not refundable.
Entry: All entries will be done on-line at CoachO Entries
The on -line reqistration deadline is Midnight March 28, 2009 (MST)
Corrections may be made by noon April 1, thru the Association Office.
Entries Received after this time will be charged $5 per event.
No Mailed, Faxed, E-mail, or day of meet entries will be accepted.
Entry Limits: Sub-Bantam, Bantam, and Midget - three events including relays.
All others - four events including relays.
Note: Sub-Bantam athletes will be limited to the following events -
    100m, 200m, 4x100m , Mini-Javalin, and Long Jump.
Facilities: Nine lane all weather track. Runway and ligh jump area are all weather.
Shot Put and Discus are are concrete. Spikes 1/4 or less will be allowed.
Tents will only be allowed in the upper 10 rows of the stands, and on the
grassey area around the track.
Awards: Custom medals will be awarded to the first 3 place finishers in each event,
including relays. Ribbons will be awarded to the 4th thru 8th place finishers.
Team Awards: Team trophies will be awarded to the first, second, and third place teams,
male and female in the Sub-Bantam, Bantam, Midget, and Youth
divisions. Ties for team awards will be broken using rule 10/6/b.
Rules: Current USA Track and Field rules will govern. Only competing athletes
will be permitted on the track or infield area, except for medical emergencies.
Protest: All protests must be made in writing, to the referee, not later than 30
minutes after the results of an event have been announced. Proper rule
reference must be cited. All protests must be accompanied by a $50.00
cash deposit. Deposit will be refuded if protest is upheld, forfeited if protest is denied.
Check In
Track:
Two calls will be given for each event. Athletes in running events must
report to the clerk of the course, ready to compete, and stay in the area.
Athletes must noftify the official in charge of their field event,
before leaving to report to the clerk for their running event. Athletes must
report back to their field event within 5 minutes of completion of their runing event.
Check In
Field:
Field event athletes will check in directly to the official in charge if their event.
All contestants will be given three trials in each field event, (except the
High Jump and Pole Vault). The athletes attaining the best nine marks will
advance to the finals, for three final attempts. Preliminary marks will be
counted in final placement for all athleties advanceing to the finals. All
throwing implements must be certified prior to use.
Results,
Programs,
Tee Shirts:
Complete results will be available on our web site @ usatf.org/assoc/az
Additional sets may be ordered for $3.00 each.
Souvenir programs and custom Tee Shirts will be available.
Meet
Headquarters:
The Crown Plaza Hotel, Metrocenter, 2532 W. Peoria (@ I-17) will serve
as meet Headquarters. See the Hotel & Motel section below for rates.
Packet
Pick Up:
Pre-meet information will be available Friday April 3rd from 3:00
P.M. until 9:00 P.M.. This will include athlete numbers, performance lists,
number of heats, and events that will not have semi's. Scratches will be
accepted at that time, and additions will be accepted on a space available basis.
There will be no day of meet additions.

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MOTEL & HOTEL INFORMATION

Meet Headquarters

The following motels are located within a 5 to 8 mile radius of the meet site. Most motels are located on the I-17, (Black Canyon Hwy). Glendale Community College is located on Olive (Dunlap) and 59th Ave.
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL (Meet HQ) 2532 W. Peoria Ave, Phoenix, Arizona, (I-17 & Peoria exit). 602-943-2341,
will serve as meet headquarters. They are offering a special rate of $89 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "Phoenix Invitational" rate. This rate will be available until March 13th and afterward on a space available basis. Contact the Group Sales Manager @ 602-331-9327.
Note: Breakfast buffet is not included in this rate.
Four Points Sheraton 10220 N Metro Parkway East (I-17 & Peroia) 602-997-5900
They are offering a special rate of $75 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "USA Track & Field Arizona" rate. This rate will be available until March 20th, and afterward on a space available basis.
Hyatt Place Phoenix North 10838 N 25th Ave (I-17 & Peroia) 602-997-8800
They are offering a special rate of $89 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "Phoenix Invitational" rate. This rate will be available until March 4th.
Note: Continental breakfast is included in this rate.
Springhill Suites 7350 N Zanjero Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 (101 & Glendale) 623-772-9200
They are offering a special rate of $89 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "Phoenix Invitational" rate.
Note: Complimentary suite seasons breakfast is included.
Residence Inn 7350 N Zanjero Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 (101 & Glendale) 623-772-8900
They are offering a special rate of $99 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "Phoenix Invitational" rate.
Note: Complimentary hot breakfast is included.
Hamption Inn & Suites 2550 W Charlotte Dr(I-17 & Happy Valley Rd) Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-516-9300
They are offering a special rate of $109 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "Phoenix Invitational" rate. This rate will be available until March 3rd.
Homewood Suites 2470 W Charlotte Dr(I-17 & Happy Valley Rd) Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-580-1800
They are offering a special rate of $109 per room, 4 people max. Ask for the "Phoenix Invitational" rate. This rate will be available until March 3rd.

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Other Hotels near North I-17.
Motel 6 8152 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (I-17 & Northern Ave. exit), 602-995-8356. 1-800-466-8356. Quad $65.99 + tax
Super 8 Motel 8130 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (I-17 & Northern exit), 602-995-8451. Quad $71.88 + tax.
Motel 6 4130 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (I-17 & Indian School Rd exit), 602-277-5501, 1-800-466-8356. Quad $55.99 + tax. 9425 N. Black Canyon Hwy (I-17 & Peoria exit), 602-943-0010, Quad $169.99.
The following motels are located on I-10 and 51st Ave, these might be closer for the clubs from the West Coast.
Motel 6 1530 N. 52nd Drive, (I-10 & 51st Ave exit) 602-272-0220, 1-800-466-8356. Quad $65.99 + tax.
Red Roof Inn 5215 W. Willetta St., (I-10 & 51st Ave exit) 602-233-8004. 1-800-733-7663. Quad $81.99 + tax.
Travelers Inn 5259 W. McDowell, (I-10 & 51st Ave exit) 602-233-1988. Quad $65.00 + tax.
TraveLodge 58th Ave & McDowell, (I-10 & 51st Ave exit) 602-455-3700. Quad $89.99 + tax.
Hampton Inn (I-10 & 51st Ave exit) 602-4484-7000. Quad $149.00 including breakfast.
Super 8 1242 N 53rd Ave, (I-10 & 51st Ave exit) 602-415-0888. Quad $69.99.

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