STATE INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Field Events-10:00am Track Events-10:30am Penn State University
Penn State University’s Multi-Sport facility is six lane 200 meter Mondo surface over banked boards with 8 lanes for the sprints and hurdles.
Entries – There are no absolute qualifying standards. Guidelines are on the next page. You may enter a performance that is close but does not meet the guideline. However, these do not guarantee acceptance. You will only be charged for those entries accepted.
- There will be limits on the number of athletes accepted in each event.
- Teams may enter both the 4X800 and DMR relays.
- This is a NO SCRATCH MEET. If accepted in an individual event, the athlete MUST compete or be scratched from the entire meet. Any violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the ENTIRE TEAM and return of all medals won.
- Entry fees are $15.00 per individual per event. Relays are $60.00.
- Team relays must contain at least 4 athlete’s names and up to 8 athlete’s names. Enter names on MileSplit.
- Enter athletes in the event they actually run. Do not convert their times. We run the 60D & 60H, one mile and 3000. However you should enter an athlete with a time from the 55D, 55H, 1600, or 3200 if they ran these events. The seeding committee will make the correct adjustments according to the conversion table.
- The seeding committee will adjust marks from flat to banked times so it is imperative to enter the date & place of the performance for each entry.
- No marks performed in competition against college or post-HS age athletes or OUTDOOR SURFACES will be accepted. Marks must be from current indoor season. No relay split times or last Spring’s times/distances will be accepted.
- Athletes will be allowed to compete in four events.
- Meet is open to Pennsylvania schools only.
Closing of Entries – All entries must be submitted via MileSplit no later than 11:59pm on Saturday, February 17 and must be verifiable. Any falsification of entries will result in automatic rejection of the entry. Check your entries carefully and before the deadline. Any updates to marks MUST be done by coach before deadline.
- Send an email to Ron Lopresti at ronlop@msn.com indicating if an athlete is accepted in an event to scratch athlete from a different event. Example-If athlete is accepted in the mile, scratch from the 3000.
Packet pick up and payment of fees (checks made out to PTFCA or cash) by coaches only will be at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1730 University Drive, State College, PA 16801 on Saturday, February 24 between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, or at the athletes/coaches entrance at the Penn State MultiSport facility on Sunday, February 25 beginning at 8:00 AM for coaches only. Coaches must distribute competitor’s numbers outside.
- Athlete’s bib numbers and coaches’ passes will be in the packet. Entrance to the facility will be by competitor number which needs to be pinned on singlet and worn by athlete or coach’s pass which is attached to left wrist.
- Doors will open at 8:30am for athletes, coaches and spectators.
Coaches passes – Two coaches passes per gender per team will be allowed at $15.00 per pass. No coaches or athletes are permitted in the stands . The stands are for spectators only. Spectator tickets sold at Penn State beginning at 8:30am on Saturday, February 25 for $15.00.
Equipment – Spikes of 1/4” pyramid (No needle or pins) or less will be permitted in all track and jumping events which are on Mondo surfaces.
- PTFCA will provide shots for competition. Shot put will be thrown off a wooden surface.
- Blocks will be provided by Penn State University. They will be the only ones permitted.
Prizes – Awards will be given to the first eight places in all events. PTFCA watches will be awarded to first place while medals will go to second through eighth. Awards will be given to the top three teams for both boys and girls. Scoring: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. There will be one division only.
Video -The meet will be webcast by Flo-Track. It is the official video. Use of this video for decisions will be at the discretion of the referee.
Protests – All protests must be made within 30 minutes of the event.
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Women’s Guidelines |
Men’s Guidelines |
Number |
Girls |
Boys |
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Event |
Flat track/bank or oversized |
Flat track/bank or oversized |
accepted |
Conversion |
Conversion |
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55m/60m hurdles |
8.86/9.56 |
7.95/8.65 |
24 |
+0.7 |
+0.7 |
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55m/60m dash |
7.36/7.96 |
6.63/7.13 |
24 |
+.6 |
+.5 |
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200m dash |
26.6326.23 |
23.13/22.73 |
20 |
-.4 |
-.4 |
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400m dash |
1:00.43/59.93 |
51.83/51.33 |
20 |
-.5 |
-.5 |
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800m run |
2:21.93/2:21.33 |
2:00.23/1:59.63 |
20 |
-.6 |
-.6 |
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Mile run |
5:21.43/5:20.73 |
4:32.43/4:31/73 |
20 |
-.7 |
-.7 |
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1600m to mile |
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+1.6 |
+1.6 |
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3000m run |
10:43.63/10:42.83 |
8:59.23/8:58.43 |
12 |
-.8 |
-.8 |
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2 mile to 3000m |
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-40 |
-38 |
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3200m to 3000m |
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-38 |
-35 |
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4x200m relay |
1:50.23/1:48.63 |
1:35.17/1:33.57 |
20 |
-1.6 |
-1.6 |
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4x400m relay |
4:11.40/4:09.40 |
3:33.23/3:31.23 |
20 |
-2.0 |
-2.0 |
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4x800m relay |
9:57.78/9:55.38 |
8:20.03/8:17.63 |
20 |
-2.4 |
-2.4 |
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Distance Medley |
12:49.05/12:46.55 |
10:43.23/10:40.73 |
12 |
-2.5 |
-2.5 |
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(1200,400,800,1600) |
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Shot Put |
38-0 |
51-0 |
20 |
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High Jump |
5-3 |
6-3 |
20 |
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Long Jump |
17-3 |
21-9 |
20 |
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Triple Jump |
36-0 |
43-3 |
20 |
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Pole Vault |
11-0 |
13-9 |
20 |
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Hand times will be adjusted accordingly (we will add .24). These marks are guidelines only. Achieving these marks does NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE. Notice the different standards for flat v. banked/oversized (over 200m) tracks and 55m vs 60m hurdles/dash. Enter athletes in the event they actually run. Do not convert their times. We run the 60D & 60H, one mile and 3000 however you should enter an athlete with a time from the 55D, 55H, 1600 or 3200 if they ran these events. The seeding committee will make the correct adjustments according to the conversion table.
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ORDER OF EVENTS |
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10:30 AM One event follows the other with no breaks in time. All events Girls then Boys |
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1. 4x800m relay |
8. 800 m run |
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2. 60m Hurdles trials |
9. 200m dash |
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3. 60m Dash trials |
10. 3000m run |
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4. Mile Run |
11. 4x200m relay |
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5. 400 m Dash |
12. Distance Medley relay |
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6. 60 m Hurdles final |
(1200, 400, 800, 1600) |
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7. 60m Dash final |
13. 4x400m relay |
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FIELD EVENTS – Begin promptly at 10:00 AM |
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Long Jump: Girls and Boys (2 pits) |
Pole Vault: Girls and Boys (2 pits) |
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Shot Put: Girls then Boys |
High Jump: After 60m finals; (2 pits) |
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Triple Jump: will follow Long Jump (2 pits) |
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This meet will run very quickly. Your athletes must clerk in when the event is called or they will be scratched from the entire meet. Clerking area for running events will be on the Astroturf. NO ONE is to be on the Mondo surfaces except those presently competing. NO COACHES OR SPECTATORS are allowed on the Mondo or near the finish line. No food, drink, or electronic devices will be permitted in Penn State. There is a concession stand where food may be purchased.