Central PA Youth Meet

Saturday, June 26 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: State College Area High School
653 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801 (map)
Fees: $6 per event

MEET ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, June 13th

Due to COVID restrictions, the total number of entries will be limited. TTC will receive priority/early entry but in popular events, we may still be limited. While the situation with respect to COVID is very fluid and meet officials will be updating specific protocols as the situation evolves, this meet will follow current CDC, PA DOH and local regulations as they pertain to this event.

Event Limitations
Athletes are limited to 3 events. The cost is $6 per event entered.

EVENTS

Track Events
80-100-110 Meter Hurdles (ages 11 & up)
100 Meter Dash
200 Meter Dash
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
1500 Meter Run

Field Events
Long Jump
Turbo Javelin (ages U8 & 9-10 only)
Shot Put

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MEET SCHEDULE

SATURDAY (approximate)

8:30am . . . .  Athlete/Coach check-in, track open for warm ups
8:45am . . . . Coaches Meeting (infield)
9:00am . . . . Track events (11 & up) Morning Session Begins
9:30am . . . . Field events (11 & under) Morning Session Begins
1:00pm . . . . BREAK
1:30pm . . . . Track Events (10 & under) Afternoon Session Begins
1:30pm . . . . Field Events (11 & up) Afternoon Session Begins
4:00pm . . . . Meet concludes

TRACK MORNING SESSION AGES 11 & Up (rolling schedule)
Unless otherwise stated, age groups will run youngest to oldest and boys will follow girls. Some age groups may be combined to minimize heats.
80 Meter Hurdles (ages 11-12)
100 Meter Hurdles (ages 13-14, 15-18G)
110 Meter Hurdles (ages 15-18B)
1500 Meter Run
100 Meter Dash
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
200 Meter Dash

FIELD MORNING SESSION AGES 10 & Under (all begin at 9:30am)
Long Jump (8 & Under, 9-10)
Turbo Javelin (9-10, 8 & Under)
Shot Put (8 & Under, 9-10)

TRACK AFTERNOON SESSION AGES 10 & Under (rolling schedule)
Unless otherwise stated, age groups will run youngest to oldest and boys will follow girls. Some groups may be combined to minimize heats.
1500 Meter Run
100 Meter Dash
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
200 Meter Dash

FIELD MORNING SESSION AGES 11 & Up (all begin at 1:30pm)
Long Jump (11-12, 13-14, 15-18)
Shot Put (15-18, 13-14, 11-12)

MEET REGULATIONS & INFO

This meet is offered to the following age groups:
Age determination as of December 31, 2021

8 & Under: Year of Birth 2013 or later
9–10: Year of Birth 2011-2012
11–12: Year of Birth 2009-2010
13–14: Year of Birth 2007-2008
15–18: Year of Birth 2003-2006

• Please listen for announcements calling your events and arrive soon after the first call.
• Track event athletes should check-in at the clerking tent on the infield.
• Field event athletes should check-in at the event location.
• In the case your field events conflict with your track events, be sure to notify the clerk in charge of your field event.
• Track events are timed finals. Events may be combined if necessary.
• Spikes may be worn.
• Starting blocks are only permitted for ages 11 & up (100 & 200 Meter events) and will be provided by meet officials.
• In the event of scratches, heats may be reseeded by the track clerk and therefore, may not always reflect assignments in the meet program.
• Field events: each athlete will be permitted four attempts per event with final placings determined based upon the best of these four attempts.
• Throwing events will use implements provided by meet officials.
• Protests: shall be made to Coach Shawn at once (so he can address meet officials) and no later than 30 minutes after the results of the event have been posted. Protests shall be directed to the officials’ tent on the infield.
• Awards: Medals will be awarded for places 1-3 and ribbons will be awarded for places 4-6 for all events and all age divisions. Unofficial results will be posted shortly following each event and can be found at http://www.ntfxc.com/results/. Awards will be distributed shortly after the unofficial results have been posted. Listen for calls inviting the top 6 competitors to the podium. Once awards are distributed, all results are official.

GENERAL INFO

Concessions
Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no concessions available. The meet is hoping to invite a few food trucks to the parking area during the lunch break but be advised to bring your own food and drinks. No alcohol, tobacco or glass containers are permitted on school property.

Parking
Parking is behind the school near the track. Overflow parking will be located on the opposite side of Westerly Parkway and will require an approximate 5 minute walk to the track. If the track lot is full, drop off your athletes and equipment and proceed to the parking lot. Please do not block the roadway or park in spots reserved for school employees. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE FIRE ZONES. DO NOT PARK IN THE NARROW ONE-WAY DRIVE LEADING FROM WESTERLY PARKWAY TO THE TRACK. This will be strictly enforced and your vehicle may be towed without warning.

MEET FEES

Payments can be made via check or credit card
$6 per event