Competition Information

Event Check-In

There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes must check in at these designated areas 45 minutes prior to the event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after check-in.

Warm-up Area

Two warm up areas will be available for athlete use. The first location is just outside the eastside of the stadium and will serve as the final warm-up/check-in location. The other location is1 ½ blocks east of the stadium and should be used to complete the majority of your warm-up routine. Please look for signage to these two locations. Parents/Coaches will not be allowed to access the final warm-up/check-in location.

Spikes

The maximum spike lengths allowed for running and field events are listed below:

• 1/4" Pyramid
• Christmas tree spikes are not allowed

Implements

Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot, hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the throwing events will not be allowed.

Pole Vault

Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Competitors will be weighed and 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. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event. Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case.

Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place in the tan cement block building at the south end of the track during the times shown below:

Shipping of Vaulting Poles

Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to Wichita State University. Shipments should be scheduled to arrive between July 12-20, 2011. Send shipments to:

Wichita State Athletics
Attn: Roy Jacobson
1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 18
Wichita, KS 67260

Starting Heights

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.

Protests

Protests relating to matters that developed during the conduct of the competition must be made to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. This time period will be strictly enforced. There will be a $100 cash submission fee required to file a protest. This fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2011 USATF Rules of Competition may be protested. Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted. Please note USATF Rule 119.4 when considering the use of video/photo footage for protests.