Last updated: 6/20/2022. Q. Where and when will the meet be held? A. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, July 1-2, 2022. Q. Who can enter the meet? A. Athletes must be 14 years or older on July 1, 2022 to compete. The only exception to this is the Community Mile, a non-scoring event in the 35th NJ International portion of the meet that is open to all ages and abilities. This is the USATF Club National Championship, but will also have special high school, masters, and community events as noted on the schedule. These special events will not count in the Club Championship scoring. Athletes under age 14 may join us in the Community Mile. Q. What are the non-scoring special events? A. Masters – Masters 100, Masters 400, Masters Mile, and Masters 4x800 High School – Boys Mile, Girls Mile Community – Mile Run (open to all ages) Q. Does the meet have qualifying standards? A. There are no qualifying standards. Any USATF member 14 or older as of July 1st, 2022, can participate in the Club Championship. Q. What are the eligibility requirements for the meet? A. Individual (unattached) entries will be accepted, but will not be included in the team scoring. To compete in the scoring portion of the Club Championships, all athletes entering as part of a club team must be affiliated with that club as part of their USATF membership profile prior to the close of entries on Tuesday, June 28th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) EDT. No club affiliation changes will be processed or considered after this deadline. For further information regarding USATF Club affiliations and guidelines, please see the USATF Club Affiliation and Eligibility Notes included in the meet information at www.shoreac.org, or refer to these guidelines in the USATF Rule Book (USATF Competition Rule 4.2). Q. What does it cost to enter the meet? A. The entry costs include:
*The discount for 2nd and 3rd entries will be reflected at check-out on SimplyRegister, even if initially selecting the 2nd event shows a $25 price for it. The deadline for all individual event entries is 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, June 28th. Late relay event entries close at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Saturday July 2 with an additional fee. Please note that the entry fee is the same for both club and non-club events. Q. How will both the men and women team championships be scored? A. Team awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams. Non-club finishers excluded. Event points will be awarded as follows:
1st place - 10 points
2nd place - 8 points
3rd place - 6 points
4th place - 5 points
5th place - 4 points
6th place - 3 points
Q. Will there be awards? A. Official USATF Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in both the men’s and women’s events. Separate awards will be presented for the non-Club Championship events that are just part of the NJ International Meet. Q. Will there be any Cash Prizes? A. Cash awards will be given to the top three teams in both the men’s and women’s categories. The cash awards are as follows:
Cash awards will also be given to the top three men and women who have the best performance in their event on the World Athletics scoring tables. The cash awards are as follows:
The men’s mile ($2000), women’s mile ($1000), high jump ($1000), shot put ($600), and hammer throw ($300) will also have separate prize money available. No duplicate cash awards will be provided. Details on amounts and events that will have cash prizes are available on the www.shoreac.org website and social media (@theshoreac). Q. Will there be housing options on the Monmouth University campus? A. Yes, rental dormitories and apartments for athletes, coaches, and officials are available on a rental basis. Please see the lodging information sections of the meet website in order to register for Monmouth University lodging. Overnight accommodations are available for the evenings of June 30, July 1, and July 2. Bedding is a one-time extra cost. Rooms must be reserved by Friday, June 24 at the latest and rates are as follows:
Q. Will food and drinks be available at the Track & Field Facility? A. Yes, there will be a concession stand selling drinks and snacks. Q. Are restrooms available at the track and field facility? A. Restroom facilities will be open underneath Kessler Stadium. Q. What is the track surface and facility at Monmouth University? A. The track is an 8-lane Beynon Sports Surface in Kessler Stadium, which seats 4,200. Dual direction sprint straightaways and jump runways are available, as well as two javelin runways, multiple shot put circles, a full hammer-discus cage, and steeplechase water jump. Q. Will the meet provide starting blocks? A. Yes. You may use your own blocks or meet-supplied starting blocks. Q. What kind of spikes can I wear? A. Maximum ¼ inch pyramid spikes only. We will perform a spike check before you can compete. Q. Should I bring and use my own throwing implement(s)? A. Yes, you may bring and use your own implement(s), but they must be weighed and inspected prior to the start of the competition and will be impounded until your event(s). Please be aware that, while high school and masters athletes may compete in open events, we will only be certifying and using Open implements. Hurdles will also be at Open division heights. Q. Will there be pole vault poles available for athletes who do not bring their own poles? A. No, poles will not be provided, so vaulters should plan to bring their own poles. Q. Where can I learn more about Monmouth University and the Monmouth County Jersey Shore? A. Information on Monmouth University may be found by going to www.monmouth.edu and www.monmouthhawks.com. Regional information can be found at https://tourism.visitmonmouth.com. Q. If I am flying or driving, how do I get there? A. Monmouth University and the greater Long Branch area are easily accessible via the New Jersey Garden State Parkway, and both N.J. State highways 35 and 36. Newark Airport is about a 50 minute drive via the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway to Monmouth University. JFK in New York, Philadelphia, Trenton, and NJ Regional Airports are other options. Q. The fee for a relay is listed as $40. Is that fee per person or per team? A. Per team, but each member of the team should ideally be entered in an individual event as well. All relay team entries must be received by June 28. Late relay entries will be accepted at the registration table for a cash fee of $60 per team, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on July 2nd. Payment for all “late” relays must be in cash, check, or Venmo (not credit card). Q. Can I add an event or change my time or mark for an event? A. Yes, you may do so until the last entry deadline of 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on June 28, 2022. After that date, no additions or changes may be made. Q. Once I am at the meet, how do I declare for an event? A. For all running events, you must check-in and declare at least 60 minutes before the start of your event at the declaration area. For field events, you must declare at least 30 minutes before the start of all field events on each day. All implements must be weighed in more than 60 minutes before each event (a weigh-in schedule may follow also). NOTES:
Q. Where do I pick up my registration information and number? A. Meet packets can be obtained at the official registration table adjacent to the track. In the event of bad weather, this will be located under the stadium or inside of Boylan Gym adjacent to the track. Q. Are there any special meet events or amenities? A. The following are among the special events or amenities that will occur during the event weekend:
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