Please be sure that each head coach receives this information. This is the only communication that you will receive regarding the 2012 PIAA District IV track and Field Championship Meet.
All entries must be completed on-line no later than 12:00PM, Monday, May 14th. No additions/revisions will be allowed after this time.
Please read all information thoroughly. If you have any questions, please contact either Mike Cillo at Montoursville High School, or Mark Heckel immediately.
| Meet location | Both classes - Athens Area High School, Athens, PA | |
| Meet date | Both classes - Saturday, May 19th, 9:30AM | |
| Seeding meeting | There will be no seeding meeting. All entry will be done on-line, and seeding and heat/lane assignments posted to this website. | |
| Entry deadline | All entry will be done via PennTrack XC. Information about submitting entries is located at this link. Entries will open on Monday, April 30th, 2012 and close at 12:00PM on Monday, May 14th. Coaches can submit entries at any time after May 2, and are encouraged to do so. | |
| Final declaration |
No athletes can be added to the meet after the entry
period closes for their classification. Coaches can make final declarations by contacting Mark Heckel before noon at: (570) 584-3128 (answering machine), (814) 863-7800 or email: mtheckel@windstream.net. |
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| Entry limits |
4 events per athlete maximum, including relays 3 athletes per school, per event maximum who have met or exceeded the district qualifying standard. Standards can be found by following the link at left. Coaches will be required to provide validation of times/distances if challenged. 1 relay team per event, per school |
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| Rules | All NFHS rules, with Pennsylvania exceptions, will be enforced. This includes uniform regulations. Consult a registered PIAA official if you have any questions. As per NFHS rules with PA exceptions, relay uniforms must be identical in style, and all undergarments must be of the same single solid color when worn by more than one participant. | |
| Seeding procedures |
The meet will be contested on a track with eight (8) lanes. All distances are in meters. In the preliminaries of the 100m, 100h, and 110h, entries will be cross-seeded. The fastest qualifier will be placed in lane 4 of the last heat. The next fastest in lane 4 of the next to last heat, etc. The pattern of lanes will be 4-5-3-6-2-7-1-8 in the 100, 100h, 110h. Advancement will be based on either time or place, depending on the number of heats. Where the number of heats is equal to or less than the number of lanes being used (i.e. 8 in the 100m, 100h, 110h) the method of advancement will be on place then time. The 200m, 300h and 400m will be final races on time. The 8 fastest qualifiers will compete in the last heat. No heat will have fewer than 2 athletes. The 400m relay will be run entirely in lanes, using the 4-5-3-6-2-7-1-8 pattern with the fastest qualifier in lane 4 of the last heat. No heat will be run with fewer than 2 teams. The 800m, 1600m and 3200m will start from 2 alleys, and will run a one-turn stagger to the breakline by the 300m start. Runners will be seeded across the two alleys (for example, #1 will be inside, #2 outside, etc.). If more than 1 heat is required, the 12 fastest competitors that clerk in for the race will run in the fast heat. The first leg of the 1600m relay will be run as a 3 turn stagger, breaking at the 300m start. The fastest qualifier will be in lane 4. No heat will be run with fewer than 2 teams. The 3200m relay will use two alleys. The fastest qualifier will be in position 1. In the throwing and horizontal jumping events, the best qualifier will compete last in the trials. In the finals, the order of competition will be in reverse order of the trials performances. 9 competitors will advance from the trials to the finals. In the pole vault and high jump, the “5 alive” procedure will be used, with the best qualifier listed last on the sheet. All measurement in the field events will be in feet and inches. |
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| Scoring | 8 places will be scored - 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 in both individual and relay events. | |
| Excused time | Athletes will be excused for a maximum of 15 minutes to compete in another event. The athlete has 15 minutes from the time that they check out with the chief judge to present themselves for their next attempt. If they do not return in that time frame, the effort will be marked as a “pass”. Athletes will not be held in the paddock. | |
| Implements | All implements will be weighed and inspected prior to competition, and must be in compliance with NFHS specifications. Weigh-ins and implement inspection for ALL
throwing events will begin at the posted time on the time schedule. All implements to be used in competition are to be inspected during this period. No
implements will be inspected after the weigh-in period closes. Coaches are encouraged to only bring implements that will actually be used in competition. Inspecting and weighing extra implements slows the process and creates greater confusion. |
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| Hurdles, starting blocks, cross bars | Meet management will provide all hurdles, starting blocks and crossbars. If you have special starting block requests (i.e. Moye block) contact Mark Heckel, Meet Director, directly (email or phone 814-863-7800). Rakes, brooms, shovels, etc. will be provided by Athens. | |
| Spikes | Maximum spike length is 1/8” pin or needle spikes. If you have questions, please contact Mark Heckel (email or phone 814-863-7800). | |
| Surfaces | Circles are concrete; javelin approach and runways are the same as the track surface | |
| Pole vault certification |
Coaches are reminded to read and review the rules pertinent to pole and pole vaulter certification. The meet referee, or his/her designee, will collect all pole vault certification sheets and inspect all poles prior to the beginning of any warm-ups. Coaches should bring their vaulter certification sheets with them the day of the meet. Download a copy of the certification form here (Acrobat PDF). | |
| Warm-ups in the field events | Warm-ups in the field events will not be permitted until an adult official, event worker or coach is present at
the event. Safety dictates that we provide adult supervision during all warm-up periods in all field events. SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE HIGH JUMP: Only tape will be allowed for use as markers on the high jump apron and field surface. A maximum of two (2) pieces, per athlete will be allowed. Athletes may NOT put tape down prior to the warm period beginning, once the official arrives at the venue. All tape will be removed prior to the beginning of the warm-up period for the next event. Officials will ask all competitors to initial their tape marks when putting them down. |
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| Time schedule | The meet will follow the tentative time schedule posted elsewhere on this website. | |
| Results | Complete final results will be posted to this website within 48 hours of the completion of the meet. | |
| Awards | Medals will be presented to the top six (6) finishers in each event. | |
| Entry forms | All entry will be done on-line. No paper forms will be sent. | |
| Questions | Any questions regarding this information should be directed to | |
| Mark Heckel, Meet Director 2012 PIAA District IV Track & Field Championships 448 Dogwood Lane Hughesville, PA 17737 |
Email:
mtheckel@windstream.net
Phone: H: (570) 584-3128 - W: (814) 863-7800 - C:(570)971-4572 |
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