National championship medals will be awarded for first through eighth place in each event. Presentations will be made up to 90 minutes after the event is completed in the awards area.
Earning a national medal is an amazing accomplishment! As such, USATF and the organizing committee will recognize all award recipients in a formal ceremony (up to 90 minutes after the conclusion of each event). We encourage athletes, parents and coaches to schedule their return flights to accommodate the ceremonies. Medals will not be distributed in advance of an event ceremony. Instructions for requesting a medal to be mailed will be provided onsite.
The procedure for conducting the high jump during the 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships has changed from past practice. This procedural change is made in an effort to reduce the time and fatigue factor for our athletes. A two-pit method will be used by splitting each division into two groups based on seed marks established at the JO Region Championships. This establishes a “high pit/low pit” format with both groups competing at the same time. If necessary to balance the field on each pit, seed mark ties will be split by random draw. Athletes need to be aware that their seed mark established at the JO Region Championships will be used to determine with which group they compete.
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Participants in the pole vault competition will be weighted. All poles will be inspected for manufacturers’ pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors’ weights must be at or below the manufacturers’ pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place in the yellow cement block building at the east side of the track. Pole Shipping Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to NC A&T University. Shipments should be scheduled to arrive between July 10 – July 17. Please use DB Schenker as shipper. Contact Billy Edringston via email (edringst@ncat.edu) before you send shipments to:
Billy Edringston Aggie Stadium 1601 East Market Street Greensboro, NC 27411
Pole Rental For your convenience poles may be rented for this event.
Eric Morell Phone: 336-392-5708 Email: esmhome@bellsouth.net Website: www.vaulthouse.com
Pole Weigh-In Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place in the yellow cement block building at the east side of the track during the times provided below:
The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault are listed in the chart below. Incremental increases shall be 5 cm in the high jump and 15 cm in the pole vault.