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Athlete Information

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AWARDS

The first three finishers in each age group in each event will receive gold, silver, and bronze 2021 USATF Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships medals. 
 
USATF Champions will also receive a championship patch; only one patch will be awarded to an individual athlete no matter how many events they win.
 
The fourth through eighth place finishers in each event will each receive a USATF Masters Championship ribbon. 
 
Non-US Citizens are not eligible to displace US Citizens or USA affiliated athletes for awards or to score points in the club competition.
 
Awards may be picked up at the designated tent at the west end of the concourse no earlier than one hour of the completion of the event.

Team Championship

Team trophies will be presented to the first place, second place, and third place men’s, women’s, and combined teams. Points are awarded as follows:

  • 1st place – 8 points
  • 2nd place – 6 points
  • 3rd place – 4 points
  • 4th place – 3 points
  • 5th place – 2 points
  • 6th place – 1 point

Trophy presentations will take place in the infield at the conclusion of the meet.

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Bib & Hip Numbers

Your competitor number (bib) must be worn on the front during all competitions (exceptions for High Jump, Pole Vault, and Throws athletes, who may wear theirs on either the front or the back). In addition, all track athletes will be required to wear a bib number on their back indicating their age division. Hip numbers must be worn on the left hip.

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Declarations/Final Event Check-In

How to Declare

See below for Field Events.

Athletes in Track events must declare on site at least 60 minutes before the start of your event OR online the day before the first round of the event (schedule). You will need your registration password that you received in your confirmation e-mail from the entry system (it's located at the bottom of the e-mail under the heading "Managing Your Registration."
 
Use this link to declare online 24 hours prior to your scheduled event.

STEPS TO DECLARE ONLINE
  1. Go to: Entry/Registration
  2. Click the tab along the top of the entry form labeled "Manage My Registration" or “Declare”.
  3. On the login screen choose how you will log in (as an "Individual Registrant", as a "Representative/Coach", or as a "USATF Club Administrator/Coach").
IF YOU ARE LOGGING IN AS AN "INDIVIDUAL REGISTRANT":
  1. Select "Individual Registrant" in the drop-down menu on the login screen.
  2. Enter your e-mail address (the one that's part of your USATF member profile).
  3. Enter the registration password that you received in your confirmation e-mail from the entry system (it's located at the bottom of the e-mail under the heading "Managing Your Registration"). If you don't have your confirmation e-mail, you can reset your registration password by clicking the "forgot your password" link on the login screen and following the on-screen instructions.
  4. Click the "Login" button.
  5. You will now be presented with a menu of choices; click the link labeled "Declare for your events."
  6. On the next screen, select "declare" or "scratch" for each of your events.
  7. After you've made all your changes, scroll to the bottom of the form and click the "Save" button to save the changes.
IF YOU ARE LOGGING IN AS A "REPRESENTATIVE/COACH," YOU WILL NEED TO:
  1. Select "Representative/Coach" in the drop-down menu on the login screen.
  2. Enter your e-mail address (the one you entered on the payment screen when you registered your athletes and the one at which you received the registration confirmation e-mail).
  3. Enter the registration password that you received in your confirmation e-mail from the entry system (it's located in the e-mail under the heading "Managing Your Registration"). If you don't have your confirmation e-mail, you can reset your registration password by clicking the "forgot your password" link on the login screen and following the on-screen instructions.
  4. Click the "Login" button.
  5. On the next screen, click the link labeled "Manage declarations" in the box on the right side of the screen.
  6. On the next screen, select the declaration category and/or event you want to view, and click the "Next" button.
  7. On the next screen, select "declare" or "scratch" for each of your athletes' events.
  8. If you want to update a qualifying mark, click the linked labeled "click to edit" next to the information you want to update.
  9. After you've made all your changes, scroll to the bottom of the form and click the "Save" button to save the changes.
ENTRY & DECLARATION STATUS CATEGORIES
  • Info needed - entry requires additional information or required documents (e.g., DOB verification are missing)
  • Declared - athlete has declared his/her intent to compete
  • Pending - athlete has declared his/her intent to compete, but requires additional information (i.e. DOB)
  • Scratched - athlete has declared his/her intent to not compete in the events(s) entered
Running/Track Events: You must declare at least 60 minutes before the start of your event at the declaration area (schedule).
Field Events: Athletes must declare at the field event check in tent 40 minutes before the start of all field events, except the pole vault. Pole vaulters must declare one hour before the start of the event (schedule).
Notes
  • If you do not declare, you will not compete! NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Packet/number pick-up is NOT declaring.
  • For early morning events, declaration sheets will be available the afternoon before. Failure to declare means you will be scratched from the event and WILL NOT compete.

Declarations for events starting early each morning will be available the previous afternoon. Athletes competing in the first two groups of the pentathlon on Thursday should check in at the clerking area at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their age group.

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Facility information

Cyclone Sports Complex
1022 Welch Ave
Ames, IA 50011
https://cyclones.com/facilities/?id=7
 
The Cyclone Sports Complex track facility is a 400-meter 8 lane oval track with a BSS Hobart Texture Track surface. Field event areas for this meet include two pole vault runways, four long/triple jump runways, two high jump pits, and 3.5 acres of throws space.
 
The facility also includes a training room, concessions, and plenty of open areas.

Facility Hours

The facility will be open during the following hours each day (subject to change based on final schedule):

Date Open Close
Wednesday, July 21* 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 6:15 a.m. ½ hour after the last event is completed
Friday, July 23 6:15 a.m. ½ hour after the last event is completed
Saturday, July 24 6:15 a.m. ½ hour after the last event is completed
Sunday, July 25 5:30 a.m. ½ hour after the last event is completed

*On Wednesday, the field event areas (vertical, horizontal jumps and throws) will be open for practice. The track will be available for inspection and warm up activities. There will be no trainers available and no coolers or water available – athletes must come prepared. Athletes accessing the facility for practice/warm up activities on Wednesday will be required to pass COVID-19 screening, including presenting a negative COVID-19 PCR test or evidence of vaccination (>2 weeks post full course vaccination).

Directions to Cyclone Sports Complex

From the North: Take I-35 South to exit 111B (US-30 West towards Ames).  Follow US-30 for 3.4 miles to exit 146 towards Iowa State University/University Blvd. Merge right onto University Blvd. At the first stoplight, turn left to head west onto Mortensen Pwky. The Cyclone Sports Complex will be approximately 1/2 mile down the road on the right side.
 
From the South: Take I-35 North to exit 111B (US-30 West towards Ames).  Follow US-30 for 3.4 miles to exit 146 towards Iowa State University/University Blvd. Merge right onto University Blvd. At the first stoplight, turn left to head west onto Mortensen Pwky. The Cyclone Sports Complex will be approximately 1/2 mile down the road on the right side.
 
From the East: Take US-30 West to exit 146 towards Iowa State University/University Blvd. Merge right onto University Blvd. At the first stoplight, turn left to head west onto Mortensen Pwky. The Cyclone Sports Complex will be approximately 1/2 mile down the road on the right side.
 
From the West: Take US-30 East to exit 144 for South Dakota Avenue toward Kelley. Turn left onto 510th Ave/ S Dakota Ave. Follow S Dakota Ave for 0.5 miles and turn right onto Mortensen Road. The Cyclone Sports Complex will be approximately 1.5 miles down the road on the left side.

Facility Map and Parking

  • Map of Facility (with clerking, implement inspection, packet pick-up, etc.)

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Implements & Spikes

Field Event Implements and Implementation Inspection

Two (2) 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 east side of the storage building.

Athletes wishing to use their own implements must submit those implements for inspection at least two hours before the scheduled start of their throwing event. Approved implements will be impounded until the start of the competition.
 
Implement Inspection will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):

Wednesday, July 21 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 7:00 p.m. – until completion of last throwing event
Friday, July 23 7:00 a.m. – until completion of last throwing event
Saturday, July 24 7:00 a.m. – until completion of last throwing event
Sunday, July 25 7:00 a.m. – until completion of last throwing event

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.

Vaulting Poles

Vaulting poles will be available for athletes to rent during the Championships in Ames. Click here to be taken to the site where the pole rental program is described in detail and you can pay for the rental. The cost is $50 (payable by credit card) prior to the meet and $70 on site (payable only by check).

Spike Type and Lengths

Only ¼ inch “Pyramid Spikes” will be allowed on the competition surface at the Cyclone Sports Complex. Prohibited spikes include “Needle Spike Pins” and “Christmas Tree Spikes,” and any of length longer than ¼ inch. All shoes will be checked.

Starting Blocks

Only meet supplied starting blocks will be allowed. No personal starting blocks will be permitted.

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Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be located at the front gate of the Cyclone Sports Complex.
 
Packet Pick-up will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):

Wednesday, July 21 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cyclone Sports Complex
Thursday, July 22 6:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cyclone Sports Complex
Friday, July 23 6:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cyclone Sports Complex
Saturday, July 24 6:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cyclone Sports Complex
Sunday, July 25 5:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cyclone Sports Complex

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Protests and Appeals

Any protest must be in writing and be made to the event head official at least (or to the referee) no later than 30 minutes of the results of the event being communicated, announced, or posted. Protests not filed within that timeframe will be denied. Once a protest has been decided and the result of the protest communicated, announced, or posted, you have 30 minutes to file an appeal. The fee to file an appeal is $100. To file an appeal, you must submit the written appeal to the Games Subcommittee. The protest fee is non-refundable unless your protest/appeal is upheld. Forms for both will be available at the Masters Committee table located near the finish line.

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Records

For appropriate and timely processing of record applications, athletes obtaining a new age-division record in an event should be prepared to submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport (driver’s license or similar is not acceptable), if not already submitted to USATF with your entry.

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Starting Heights

High Jump and Pole Vault

Starting heights for the high jump and pole vault competition will be determined by facility equipment limitations and the Masters Track & Field Championships Games Subcommittee. Minimum High Jump height is 0.70m (2 feet, 3 inches); minimum Pole Vault height is approximately 0.80m (2 feet, 7 inches).

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Eligibility Requirements

General

All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other World Masters Athletics (WMA) Masters Affiliates may compete in these Championships. However, only U.S. citizens and athletes eligible to compete for the USA in international competitions may score or win Championship medals; all athletes not eligible to compete for the USA will receive equivalent awards.

Qualifying Standards

There are no qualifying standards for this competition.

Age Divisions

Athletes must be 25 years or older on July 22, 2021. Individual and relay competitions will be conducted in five-year age divisions.

USATF Membership

All athletes must be 2021 members of USATF (or other WMA Masters Affiliate) in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their nation’s World Masters Athletics Masters Affiliate.

Club Scoring & Athlete Representation

All clubs must be 2021 USATF member organizations to score team points and athletes must have that club listed in their USATF profile when entering these Championships.

Relays

Club and non-club relay teams shall be separate divisions. USATF Competition Rule 332.2(g) details the definitions for both club and non-club relay teams. Non-U.S. citizens may not be members of club relay teams.

Proof of Birth

Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance. See the Verification of Age section on the entry information page for more details.

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Relay Entries

Relay team entries will open on Thursday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. at Packet Pick-up. Relay entry forms will be available there. Relay teams may only enter on-site; however, each member of a relay team must also be entered in the meet as an individual. The normal entry process applies to each team member, including the deadlines.
 
All relay teams must return their relay forms to the Relay desk in the Packet Pick-up area by:

  • 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 23 for the shuttle hurdle relays
  • 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24 for the 4x800m relays
  • 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 for 4x100m and 4x400m relays

Additional specific entry procedures and location will be communicated prior to the meet and on-site in the meet program. The fee for relay team entries is $40 per team. Relay entries will close as indicated above.
 
Athletes must be entered in the meet to compete on a relay team. Athletes who will only be entered in a relay may register online and select the “Relay Only” event. 

  1. Each member of the team must be registered for the Championship in either an individual event OR a Relay Only event. Note: the “Relay Only” event should NOT be selected if you are competing in an individual event. You should select this if you are competing in a relay only.
  2. If proof of age (copy of birth certificate or passport) is not on file with USATF, please follow the necessary steps to have this verified.
  3. All entries must be received by the deadline (on-time deadline is June 24, 2021; late entry deadline is July 1, 2021 and requires an additional payment of $50 per individual).

If an individual will be joining others to form a team and is not competing in any other events, the process described above still applies.
 
All members of club relay teams must be U.S. citizens for the club relay team to score points in the team competition.

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Air Travel and Ground Transportation

Airports

Des Moines International Airport (DSM): (Approximately 41 miles to Cyclone Sports Complex)
5800 Fleur Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50321
https://www.dsmairport.com/
 
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID): (Approximately 105 miles to Cyclone Sports Complex)
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
https://flycid.com/
 
Omaha Eppley Airfield: (Approximately 170 miles to Cyclone Sports Complex)
4501 Abbott Dr.
Omaha, NE 68110
https://www.flyoma.com/

Ground Transportation
Airport Shuttle Service

Roundtrip shuttles between the Des Moines International Airport and Ames Hotels are available for $172.00 per person. One-way shuttles are available for $86.00 per person. Participants and officials must register prior to 5:00 p.m. on July 4, 2021 to be eligible for this service. To register, visit: http://bit.ly/usatfshuttles

For questions or assistance with registering for airport shuttles, please email registrations@iastate.edu.

Venue Shuttle Schedule

NEW for 2021 – Pre-registration for the local shuttle was collected prior to the meet. If you missed pre-registering for the shuttle, please email kima@amescvb.com or text 515-460-8872 for options. If you pre-registered for the local shuttle and selected your pick-up time and NEED to make changes, please do so by 5:00 p.m. the previous day by emailing kima@amescvb.com or text 515-460-8872. 

Local Shuttle Stops for ATHLETES

DAYTON AVE Area (AmericInn, Baymont Inn, EconoLodge, Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, Microtel, Springhill Suites, TownePlace) your pick-up location is at:

  • Hampton Inn & Suites – 2100 Southeast 16th Street | Ames

UNIVERSITY BLVD Area (Best Western Plus, Gateway Hotel, Radisson) your pick-up location is at:

  • Gateway Hotel & Conference Center – 2100 Green Hills Drive | Ames

WEST Ames Area (Hilton Garden Inn & Sleep Inn) your pick-up location is at:

  • Hilton Garden Inn – 1325 Dickinson Ave | Ames

CENTRAL Ames Area (Comfort Inn & Suites, Courtyard Marriott, Grandstay) your pick-up location is at:

  • Courtyard by Marriott – 311 S 17th Street | Ames

Hotels not being serviced to include Days Inn, Quality Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Air B&B/Bed & Breakfasts.

Return shuttles from Cyclones Sports Complex. Please check-in at the shuttle check-in tent outside the main gate at Cyclone Sports Complex (tent is also the official/volunteer check-in tent).

A more detailed schedule with individual hotel pick-up times will be published prior to the start of the meet.
 

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Housing and Accomodations

Ames has a great selection of hotels, including your favorite brands. Over 1,800 guest rooms are available within a ten-minute drive of the Cyclone Sports Complex. Please contact participating hotels directly to make your reservation. Rates listed are for standard rooms based on a per night charge. Rates do not include taxes of other applicable fees and are subject to availability. Reservations must be made by June 21, 2021 to qualify for the 2021 USA Track and Field Masters Outdoor Championships rates and must be guaranteed with a credit card or deposit as specified by hotel/motel. Please ask about cancellation policies and minimum length of stay when making your reservation.

Athlete Headquarters Hotel

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014
(515) 292-8600
$114.00/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Restaurant on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool, sauna, and whirlpool
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 1.4 miles
Shuttle Hotel

Overflow Properties

AmericInn
2507 SE 16th Street
515-233-1005
$129.00/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 4.1 miles
Shuttle Hotel

Baymont Inn & Suites
1605 S Dayton Pl, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2751
$125.00/night + taxes for standard rooms, $145.00/night + taxes for suites
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 4.1 miles
 
Comfort Inn & Suites Near ISU Campus
603 S 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 663-9555
$135.00/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 1.9 miles
Shuttle Hotel
 
Country Inn and Suites
2605 SE 16th Street
515-233-3935
$132.00/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 4.1 miles
Shuttle Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott -  Ames
311 S 17th Street, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 620-5910
$169.00/night + taxes for standard rooms/ $179.00/night + taxes for king rooms
Bistro & full bar onsite
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 2.4 miles
Shuttle Hotel

Days Inn
229 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 620-5910
$99.99/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 2.7 miles
 
Econo Lodge
2600 SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-6060
$89.99/night + taxes for standard rooms, $99.99/night + taxes for suites
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 4.2 miles
 
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
2137 Isaac Newton Dr, SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-4000
$139.00/night + taxes for standard rooms, $129.00/night + taxes for kings
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 3.9 miles
Shuttle Hotel
 
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-8363
$114.90/night + taxes for one-bed suites/ $134.90/night + taxes for standard room/ $125.90/night + taxes for two-bed suites
All rooms include refrigerator, microwave, stove, and dishwasher
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 2.3 miles
Shuttle Hotel
 
Hampton Inn & Suites
2100 Southeast 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5510
$130.00/night + taxes for standard rooms.
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 3.7 miles
Shuttle Hotel
 
Hilton Garden Inn
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA 50014
(515) 233-8000
$125.00/night + taxes for standard rooms.
Restaurant/Lounge on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 2.0 miles
Book a Room
 
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames
2600 E 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-2300
$130.00/night + taxes for standard rooms.
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 5.3 miles
 
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center near ISU Campus
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9260
$119.00/night + taxes for standard rooms, $139.00/night + taxes for suites
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 5.3 miles
 
Red Roof Inn
1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-9999
$129.00/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 4.1 miles
 
Sleep Inn & Suites
1310 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA 50014
(515) 337-1171
$130.00/night + taxes for standard rooms
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 1.9 miles
 
Springhill Suites by Marriott
1810 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
(515) 598-8900
$119.00/night + taxes for suites
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pool on-site
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 3.5 miles
Shuttle Hotel

Campgrounds for RV’s

The Ames area has several campgrounds nearby for those traveling and sleeping by RV. Participants wishing to stay in one of these campgrounds are responsible for making their own arrangements and should contact campgrounds directly.
 
Hickory Grove Park
https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Story/Park/Hickory-Grove-Park.aspx
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 17.6 miles
 
Ledges State Park
https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/ledges-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610148
(515) 432-1852
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 14.4 miles
 
Twin Anchors Campground
https://twinanchorscampgrounds.com/
(641) 377-2243
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 16.3 miles
 
Whispering Oaks Campground
(515) 733-4663
Distance to Cyclone Sports Complex: 16.5 miles

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Meet Contact

Jim Walczyk
Meet Director
jim.walczyk@gmail.com
515-771-4246 (1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT, M-F)
 
Kim Abels
Event Organizer
kima@amescvb.com
515-817-6312 (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT, M-F)

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Spectator Information

Spectators are welcome at the 2021 USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Spectators will be required to complete the USATF COVID-19 Symptom Survey and have their temperatures taken upon arrival at the Cyclone Sports Complex. In the bleachers next to the track and by the field events, there will be designated sections for vaccinated and non-vaccinated spectators. Spectators are expected to sit in the appropriate section based on whether they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently, based on USATF protocols, masks are required for spectators at this event.

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