Registered Coach “RC”, Warm-up Pass “WP”, and Stadium Pass “SP” credentials are designed to allow an athlete’s coach and/or personal support access to the warm-up area, athlete seating or practice track for the purpose of preparing for competition. An individual must be 18 years of age or older to receive a credential and a current member of USA Track & Field. Individuals receiving the “RC” registered coach’s credential must also be a member of USA Track & Field’s Coaches Registry. Credentials are non-transferrable and each support person will only be allowed to receive one credential.
Credentials can be obtained at Packet Pick-Up at the Knapp Center Lobby in Des Moines, IA.
Athletes will have the following credential options for their support persons:
Please note that all support persons accessing the warm-up area will be required to show a picture ID.
Credential category details below:
RC - Registered Coach Credential (best option for coach) All coaches designated to receive a “RC” credential must be a current member of USATF and must be a current member of the USATF Coaches Registry, prior to receiving a “RC” credential. Individuals must have completed and been approved (be listed on the USATF Coaches Registry) prior to their arrival in Des Moines, IA. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “RC” credential. You will not have the option to sign up for the Coaches Registry on-site (Des Moines, IA) to obtain a coaches credential. Please view the following link for more details on the USATF Coaches Registry: http://www.usatf.org/Resources-for---/Coaches.aspx
WP - Warm-up Pass Credential (best option for personal medical) Personal support designated to receive a “WP” must be a current (2013) member of USATF. Please renew or sign-up for a membership at the following link: http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “WP” credential. Personal medical receiving this pass must have a medical license on file or bring a copy to packet pick-up). There is no stadium access with this credential.
Stadium Pass Credential (best option for family member or friend) Personal support designated to receive a “SP” must be a current (2013) member of USATF. Please renew or sign-up for a membership at the following link: http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “SP” credential. There is no warm-up access with this credential.
USATF reserves the right to deny or revoke a “RC”, “WP”, or “SP” credential to any personal support who USATF has reason to believe (a) has committed an anti- doping rule violation or materially contributed to the commission of an anti- doping rule violation; or (b) is under investigation by the United States Anti- Doping Agency (“USADA”) or other authorities with respect to a potential anti- doping rules violation; or (c) has engaged in conduct deemed by USATF to reflect a pattern of unethical behavior.
Other stipulations that apply to “WP” and “SP” credentials:
Please note that all support persons accessing the warm-up area will be required to show a picture ID. Go to Top
All implements must be checked in at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. Go to Top
Please bring passports to Pan Am Junior Team Sign-Up!
The 2013 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships will serve as the selection meet for 2013 Pan American Junior Championships, to be held from August 23rd to the 25th in Medellin, Columbia. The top four finishers in each event (the top six finishers in the 100m and 400m) will be asked to complete the Pan Am Junior Championships team processing. All athletes will be required to complete team sign-up in order to be eligible for final selection to the team. Those who do not complete team sign-up by 10:30 am on Sunday, June 23rd will forfeit their position for selection to the team.
To be eligible for the Pan Am Junior Championships athletes must be under the age of 20, but at least 16 years of age on December 31, 2013 (only athletes born in 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 can be entered).
To qualify for a position on the Pan American Junior Championships team, each athlete must have also met the 2012 IAAF World Junior Championships qualifying standard (http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2012/IAAF-World-Junior-Championships/Athlete-Info/Qualifying-Standards.aspx) for that event during the 2012-2013 indoor or 2013 outdoor season.
Athletes should bring the following to team processing:
* All athletes planning to make the 2013 Pan Am Junior Team who do not already have a valid passport should apply for their passports now. Athletes must have a current passport good for at least 6 months after the return date from the Pan Am Junior Championships. Athletes should have passports with them when they enter the team sign-up area at the 2013 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Athletes must compete in the 2013 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships to be eligible for the 2013 Pan Am Junior Team.
Athletes will be directed by a member of the Pan Am Junior Championships staff to the team sign-up area located at the tennis center immediately after the final of their event. Athletes must complete team processing on the day of their finals. We strongly suggest coming to the team sign-up room immediately after drug testing.
Thursday, June 20th – 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm Friday, June 21st - 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm Saturday, June 22nd - 10:00 am – 11:00 am & 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sunday, June 23rd – 10:30 am - 11:00 am (women 10,000m race walkers only)
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Athlete packet pick-up and credential pick-up will take place based on the following schedule:
Location:
Des Moines, IA: Knapp Center (Lobby)
Dates/Times:
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Warm-up Facility Hours of Operation
The athlete warm-up area at Drake University features the Knapp Center indoor facility which is less than 200 meters from Drake Stadium.
The Knapp Center indoor warm-up area is open to all credentialed athletes and athlete support personnel for warm-up or shakeouts.
The day-of-competition warm-up area is located at the northeast corner of Drake Stadium. This area houses the tent for the Clerks and will serve as the call area before the competitors are escorted into Drake Stadium prior to their event.
Only athletes on that day’s start list will be permitted to enter the day-of-competition warm-up area. Credentialed athlete support personnel WILL NOT have access to the day-of competition warm-up area, but will be permitted around the perimeter of the area and will be able to communicate with their athlete until the athlete is escorted to the field of play.
These areas will be open at the following times:
Wednesday, June 19 - 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20 - 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Friday, June 21 - 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Saturday, June 22 - 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23 - 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No competitor is allowed onto the field of competition without an escort once competition begins.
Practice Schedule at Drake Stadium
Practice for credentialed athletes ONLY will be held at Drake Stadium on June 17–18, with an available practice session on June 19 for hammer throw only, at the following times:
Monday, June 17 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (HAMMER THROW ONLY)
NOTE: Practice will NOT be allowed on the competition track on June 19-23.
For safety purposes, practice for field events will be allowed ONLY during the following times:
Track
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
LJ
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday) 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Tuesday) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
TJ
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday) 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Tuesday) 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
PV
HJ
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
SP
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Tuesday) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
JT
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00a.m. (Tuesday) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
HT
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday) north ring only 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Tuesday) north ring only 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tuesday) north ring only 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wednesday) north ring only
DT
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday) both north & south rings 12:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tuesday) both north & south rings 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday) both north & south rings
All competition equipment and medical services will be available for athlete use during these Drake Stadium practice periods.
Suitable Marking Material for Mondo Surfaces
For field events runway markings, athletic tape is the only suitable material permitted.
Spikes Allowed for Mondo Surfaces
Only 1/4" or 7mm CONES for the track and 9mm CONES for high jump and javelin. No Christmas trees or needles permitted.
Knapp Center Weight Room House
Monday, June 17 - 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 18 - 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 19 - 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Thursday, June 20 - 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Friday, June 21 - 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Alternate Practice Facilities
The LOC has made arrangements for the athletes of the 2013 USATF Outdoor Championships to utilize two of the greater Des Moines Area new high school tracks for practice purposes.
East High School-Williams Stadium - 1591 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Waukee High School - 555 Southeast University Avenue, Waukee, Iowa 50263
From the East: - Take I-80/ I-35 W to the University Avenue exit. Go West (right) on University approximately 5 miles. The high school is on the north (right) side of the road. OR Take I-235 West through Des Moines to the 74th St. Exit in West Des Moines. Go north (right) on 74th St. to University Avenue. Go West (left) on University Approximately 3 miles. The high school is on the north (right) side of the road.
From the South - Take I/80/I-35 north to the University Ave. exit. Go west (left) on University approximately 5 miles. High School is on the North (right) side of the road. The Track is just across Ashworth Drive, just west of the High School.
East High School- Williams Stadium – 1591 E. University Ave, Des Moines
From the North: - Take I-35 S toward I-35 BUS/Des Moines. Continue onto I-235 West. Take exit 9 for US-69/E 15th St toward E 14th St. Turn right at Johnson Ct/Us-69 N. Take the 1st right. E 15th St & Walker St.
From the South: - Take I-35 North. Take exit 72A to merge onto I-235 E toward W Des Moines/Des Moines. Take exit 9 toward US-69/E 14th St/E 15th St. Merge onto Lyon St. Turn left at E 15th St. Continue onto Johnson Ct, Turn right. E 15th St & Walker St.
From the West: - Take I-80 E. Continue straight onto I-235 E (signs for I-235 E/W Des Moines/Des Moines). Take exit 9 toward US-69/E 14th St/ E 15th St. Merge onto Lyon St. Turn left at E 15th St. Continue onto Johnson Ct, Turn right. E 15th St & Walker St.
From the East: - Take I-80 W. Take exit 137A on the left to merge onto I-235 W toward Des Moines. Take exit 9 for US-69/E 15th St toward E 14th St. Turn right at Johnson Ct/US-69 N. Take the 1st right. E 15th St & Walker St. Go to Top