Friday, July 15, 2016
Double Tree by Hilton 4747 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone: (616) 957-0100 Toll Free: (800) 222-TREE 6:30-7:30 pm Social Hour 7:30-8:30 pm Dinner 8:30 pm Athlete of the Year Announcement There will not be banquet tickets sold the week of the event (July 11-17) Back to Top
Trophy presentations will take place at the conclusion of the meet. Back to Top
Your competitor (bib) number must be worn on the front during all competitions (exceptions for High Jump, Pole Vault and Throws athletes). In addition, all track athletes will be required to wear a bib number on their back indicating their age division. Hip numbers for events 400m and longer must be worn on the right hip. You may pick up your bib numbers during the scheduled packet pick-up times. Back to Top
Two competition-approved implements of every size and weight will be provided. However, it is recommended that you bring your own implement and have it certified at the Implement Inspection area. The Implement Inspection area will be located at the north end of the main grandstand.
Athletes wishing to use their own implements must submit those implements at least two hours before the scheduled start of their throwing event. If an implement is being used in both the pentathlon and a regular event, please pick it up following the pentathlon and resubmit it before the regular event. If you don’t, it will not be available for use at the regular event. Implement Inspection will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):
Wednesday, July 22 - 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 23 - 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 24 - 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 - 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 - 6:30 a.m. – noon
All implements should be checked in at least two hours prior to the start of your event. Implements for all early morning throws (8:00 – 10:00 a.m.) should be checked in the evening before the event.
Only ¼ inch “Pyramid Spikes” will be allowed on the competition surface at Grand Valley State Outdoor Track Facility. Prohibited spikes include “Christmas Tree Spike Pins” and “Needle Spike Pins.” Back to Top
We will have certified ATCs, student first aid responders, EMTs. Free 10 minute massages available from 1:30-5:30pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These will be in the medical tent next to the scoreboard at the NW corner of the track. Sign up at the clipboard under the tent. First come first serve. Back to Top
Practice will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at Grand Valley’s Track and Field complex. Packet Pickup will take place during this time, as well as throughout the duration of the meet. The Free Shuttle will be taking participants to and from the track between 3-7pm every hour on Wednesday, July 13, from the Crowne Plaza & Doubletree to GVSU.
Packet pickup will be at the Ticket Booth as you enter the main entrance of the track facility. Packet Pickup Times:
Eligibility: Only athletes entered in the meet (who have been assigned a bib number) are eligible to compete on a relay team. If an athlete is solely competing in a relay, they must submit a paper entry form. Types of Relays: Club Relays – a relay team comprised of all athletes who are affiliated with the same club (as determined by the USATF membership database) at the time of the close of the event entry deadline. Non-Club Relays – a relay team not meeting the definition of a Club Relay (see above). Entry Fee: $40/relay (to be paid on site at Packet Pick-up) Relay Entry Form Relay Declaration Form Relay Entry Deadline: Relay entry forms are to be submitted to Packet Pick-up located at Grand Valley State Outdoor Track Facility before the completion of running competition, the day prior to the relay event. Entry forms will not be accepted the day of the relay event.