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12TH ANNUAL JESUIT TWILIGHT RELAYS
FRIDAY MAY 4, 2012
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL AND NIKE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD RELAY MEET.
THE 12TH ANNUAL JESUIT TWILIGHT RELAYS WILL FEATURE:
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BRAND NEW POLYURETHANE TRACK SURFACE INSTALLED SUMMER OF 2011.
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AN AFTERNOON SESSION WITH MUTLIPLE HEATS/FLIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL EVENTS.
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OUR TWILIGHT SESSION THAT FEATURES SELECT FIELDS IN ELITE 100 & 1500 METER RACES
(BOTH EVENTS YIELDED SEVERAL TOP 10 U.S. PERFORMANCES IN 2011)
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AN EVENING OF EXCITING RELAY COMPETITION.
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FIELD EVENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH 48 ATHLETES PER EVENT WITH PRELIMINARY AND FINALS COMPETITION.
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OVER 50 TEAMS REPRESENTED (INCLUDING 32 COMPLETE TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS/SELECT RELAY TEAMS)
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TEAMS FROM OREGON, WASHINGTON AS OTHER STATES COMPETING HEAD TO HEAD IN AN EVENING OF TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITION ON ONE OF THE NORTHWEST’S PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD FACILITIES.
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UNIQUE NIKE AWARDS AND ELITE NIKE ATHLETE APPEARANCES.
FAST TRACK – ATHLETE INTRODUCTIONS - GREAT COMPETITION – UNDER THE LIGHTS – COME JOIN US!
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entries due: Monday April 30, 2012 (8 am)
Entries must be made electronically to athletic.net
Changes after this date, email to mhughes@jesuitportland.org
Invited Elite 100m & 1500m athlete Bio’s are due: Monday April 30, 2012 (8 am)
Athlete Bio information should be emailed to Tom Rothenberger – trothenberger@jesuitportland.org
Changes in the entries made prior to Tuesday May 1st at noon will be reflected in the meet program.
Changes will be allowed at the coaches scratch/add meeting, but heats and flights will not be-reseeded after
Tuesday at noon.
ENTRY FEES
There is an entry fee of $250 ($125 per boys team and $125 per girls team). If you are only entering an individual in the Elite 100 meters or Elite 1500 meters, the entry fee for that athlete is $15. If you are only entering selected relay teams, the entry fee is $20 per relay team. Checks should be made payable to Jesuit High School. If your entry fee has not been paid or you have any questions concerning your entry fee please contact Mike Hughes, Athletic Director at mhughes@jesuitportland.org
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Jesuit High School is excited to be hosting the 12th Annual Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays.
Invited teams this year include:
Aloha, Barlow, Beaverton, Benson, Camas (Wa), Central Catholic, Condon/Wheeler, Franklin , Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, Wa), Glacier Peak (Snohomish, WA), Jesuit, Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, Lincoln, McMinnville, Newberg, Redmond, Sandy, Sheldon, Silverton, South Eugene, St Mary's Academy, Summit, Sunset, Union (Wa), Valley Catholic, West Linn, West Salem, Westview.
Individuals and select relay teams are attending (as of April 15th) from:
Bend, Bishop Kelly (Id), Crater, Dufur, Oregon Episcopal, Scappoose.
And this list continues to grow
FIELD EVENTS
Field Events will begin at 2:30pm
Each Tier 1 Complete team is guaranteed 1 field event entry. The additional competitors will be the next best marks submitted and confirmed on athletic.net. The final field in all field events will consist of 48 competitors. Accepted athletes in the field events will be posted online by Wednesday May 2nd at 11:00 am. You may submit as many as 6 names for these events.
Field Event competition will begin at 2:30 pm. Athletes will be placed in flights based on entry marks. Each entered athlete will receive 3 preliminary attempts and the top 9 ranked individuals after prelims will be given 3 additional attempts in finals with the top 8 finishers scoring.
The high jump and pole vault will follow the “5 alive” format.
The high jump will be contested in one flight. The boys will compete on the South Pit and the girls will compete on the North Pit both starting at 2:30 pm. The high jump bar will progress as follows:
Boys: 5’6”, 5’8”, 5’10”, 6’0”, 6'1", 6’2”, and optional for remaining jumpers
Girls: 4’6”, 4’8”, 4’10”, 5’0”, 5'1", 5’2” and optional for remaining jumpers.
The pole vault will be contested in two flights per gender . The top flight of athletes per gender will compete on the East Pit (girls then boys) and the second flight of athletes will compete on the West pit (girls then boys) both starting at 2:30 pm. The vault direction may change based upon wind. Starting heights and bar progression will be emailed to coaches on Wednesday, May 2nd after the field of athletes is finalized.
Please weigh your pole-vaulters at your school and turn in a form at the pole vault verifying weight and correct pole. See form at OSAA.org website. We will not weigh vaulters nor check/weigh throwing implements.
OPENING CEREMONY:
At 5:30 P.M. we will have an Opening Ceremony in which we will introduce each team, and this will be followed by the National Anthem. Each participating school will be represented by 2 athletes (one boy & one girl- single-gender teams should also send two athletes from their team in the opening ceremony.) Athletes should be in uniform and meet at the Clerk’s Circle at 5:15 pm. Coaches are asked to submit the names of the two athletes who will participate in this ceremony by 12:00 noon on Friday April 22nd. Names of Opening Ceremony participants should be submitted to Martha Cope – Jesuit Athletic Secretary via email. Email names to mcope@jesuitportland.org
RUNNING EVENTS WILL BEGIN AT 2:30 P.M.
INDIVIDUAL RUNNING EVENTS
100, HIGH HURDLES – 48 COMPETITIORS.
Each Tier 1 Complete team is guaranteed 1 entrant in the 100 (open race not elite 100m) and high hurdles. The additional competitors will be the next best marks submitted and confirmed on athletic.net. The final field in all field events will consist of 48 competitors. Open 100m and high hurdle competitors will be posted online by Wednesday May 2nd at 11:00 am. You may submit as many as 6 names for these events.
1500, 3000M – 60 COMPETITORS
Each Tier 1 team is guaranteed 1 entrant in the 1500 (open race, not Elite 1500) and 3000m. Tier 2 teams may submit The additional competitors will be the next best marks submitted (by both Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams) and confirmed on athletic.net. The final field in 1500 and 3000 will consist of 60 competitors. 1500m and 3000m competitors will be posted online by Wednesday May 2nd at 11:00 am. You may submit as many as 6 names for these events.
RELAY RUNNING EVENTS
Each Tier 1 school will be guaranteed one relay team per relay running event.
Each Tier 2 school will be guaranteed one relay team in the following events – 4x100, 4 x 800, DMR, 4 x 400.
Lane assignments for all relays events will be based on 2012 personal records for the 4x100, 4x400, and projected times for the 4x800, Distance Medley Relay, and the 4x200. (Use the Override column on athletic.net to submit projected times for the 4x800, DMR & 4x200 as well as season best times in the 4x100 and 4x400). YOU NEED TO PUT IN YOUR SEASON BEST FOR 4 X 100 AND 4 X 400 IN THE OVER RIDE. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR TEAM BEING SEEDED WITH A MARK OF “NT” (NO TIME).
ELITE 100 METERS AND ELITE TWILIGHT 1500 METER RACES.
Entry into the Elite 100 meters and Twilight 1500 meters races will be BY INVITATION ONLY. Invitations for the Invitational 100 and 1500 meter races were emailed starting back in January. Acceptances have been completed. The fields are full with the exception of a couple spots being left open for top entries in the afternoon sessions of the 100 and 1500. If your athlete is moved to the Elite section of the 100 or 1500 you will be notified. If you have any questions concerning the Elite sections of the 100 and 1500 please contact Tom Rothenberger at trothenberger@jesuitportland.org
EVENT CHECK IN
In running events, all relay teams and individual contestants will report to the Clerk’s Circle in the center of the field on the second call. They will be given instructions at that time. Relay teams and individuals will be introduced prior to competing.
In Field Events, competitors should report for their flight at last call.
TRACK CONDUCT/ATHLETE WARM-UP/COACHES ON INFIELD:
Our goal is to provide a showcase in which your athletes may compete and to allow them access to proper warm-up and preparation for their events. Due to the growth in the size of the meet (we anticipate over 2000 participants in 2012) we will need to have more specific guidelines for when and who is on the infield.
Coaches – we continue to welcome coaches on the infield interacting with their athletes as they prepare for competition and right after competition. This should be an opportunity for coaching to take place and we encourage that. We will have security stationed at the entrances to the track this year and only coaches and competing athletes will be allowed on the main field.
Athletes – We want athletes preparing for their events to feel comfortable and welcome on the infield to prepare for their competition. We welcome them to use the south side of the infield for that warm up. Athletes will be issued a competitors number and they will have to show their race number in order to be admitted to the infield area for warm up. We have a few guidelines for athletes warming up.
NO ATHLETES SHOULD WARM UP, OR STRETCH NORTH OF THE FLAGS/CLERK’S TENT. ALL WARM UP AND STRETCHING SHOULD TAKE PLACE SOUTH OF THE FLAGS.
NO SPECTATORS SHOULD BE ON THE MAIN FIELD. ATHLETES NOT CURRENTLY COMPETING OR WARMING UP SHOULD NOT BE ON THE MAIN FIELD. Only Coaches and athletes preparing for their next event are allowed on the field. We have created an Athlete’s Village area for athletes and spectators to mingle throughout the meet. That Athlete Village area will be west of the track between the track and the locker rooms.
Press Box – Athletes and Coaches are not allowed in this area. We want to keep this area clear for meet officials. Results will be announced and posted as soon as they are available.
Coaches Hospitality – A Coaches Hospitality area will be available at the bottom of the stairs near the entrance of the Lockerooms. Food, refreshments and results will be available in this area. Athletes should not be in this area.
Finish Line/F.A.T/Timers’ area - Coaches and athletes are not allowed in this area.
TRACK FACILITY INFORMATION
Jesuit’s micro-encapsulated polyurethane track surface is both fast and easy on athlete’s legs. We just resurfaced the track last summer (2011). There are three throwing areas as well as fast runways for the pole vault, high jump, and long/triple jump.
Spikes: Runners may wear spikes or racing flats. Spikes must be pyramid-shaped and no longer than 1/4 inch. Needle spikes and spikes longer than 1/4 inch will not be allowed on the track or on any of the runways. Spikes will be checked. Coaches, communicate this to your athletes so that they have the type of spikes they need. Thank you for your help.
AWARDS/SCORING/FINAL RESULTS:
An award/results packet will be presented to each coach at the conclusion of the meet. Results will also be available on athletic.net and runnerspace.com following the meet. Links to these results will also be posted on
www.jesuitportland.org by Monday afternoon.
Real Time results will be available on Runnerspace.com – just visit this page and bookmark it on your smart phone or iphone or other mobile device. Results will be available here throughout the meet.
Places in field events will be determined on individual performances by entered athletes in that event.
Commemorative t-shirts will be awarded to first place relay teams/individuals in all events. Ribbons will be given to 2nd-
8th place in all events. Additionally, all invited participants in the 1500 and 100 will receive an exclusive Nike commemorative award.
There will be team trophies awarded to the top three boys’ teams and the top three girls’ teams. Scoring will be 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. All events will be scored.
ATHLETE/SPECTATOR VILLAGE
The Athlete/Spectator Village will include:
· A full concessions area.
· Nike Mobile Spike/Apparel Display
· Nike Retail Sales Area featuring Twilight Relays apparel
· Elite Athlete appearances including photo and autograph opportunities
· Portland Running Company Display
· Real Time Results Display
MISCELLANEOUS
CLEAN UP - We ask your cooperation in keeping the stadium clean. Please use the garbage cans provided. Each team will be given a large trash bag. Please place any/all your team trash in the bag provided and leave it by one of the trash cans at the end of the meet.
LOCKER ROOM - facilities are located in the Knight Center which is adjacent to the west end of the track stadium. Restroom facilities are available there as well as on the first floor of the press box. Athletes are encouraged to come dressed down for the meet.
ADMISSION
There will be an admission charge for spectators at the gate. $6.00 for adults; $3.00 for students. Free for children under 5 years of age and senior citizens over 65. Meet programs will be provided for each Head coach. Four additional copies will be distributed, per team. Spectators may purchase programs for $2.00 each.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
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1:30 pm
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Coaches Meeting
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RUNNING EVENTS
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2:45 pm
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Girls 100m Hurdles
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3:10
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Boys 110m Hurdles
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3:30
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Girls 3000m run
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3:55
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Boys 3000m run
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4:20
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Girls 100m
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4:40
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Boys 100m Dash
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4:40
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Girls 1500m
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5:05
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Boys 1500m Run
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2:30 pm
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FIELD EVENTS
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Long Jump/Triple Jump
Javelin/Shot Put/Discus
High Jump /Pole Vault
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TWILIGHT SESSION
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5:30 pm
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Opening Ceremony
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5:40
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Girls Invitational 100 meters
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5:50
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Boys Invitational 100 meters
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6:05
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Girls Invitational Twilight 1500m
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6:25
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Boys Invitational Twilight 1500m
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6:45
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Girls 4 x 100 Relay
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7:05
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Boys 4 x 100 Relay
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7:25
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Girls 4 x 800 Relay
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7:40
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Boys 4 x 800 Relay
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7:55
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Girls 4 x 200 Relay
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8:10
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Boys 4 x 200 Relay
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8:25
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Girls DMR
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8:40
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Boys DMR
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8:55
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Girls 4 x 400 Relay
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9:25
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Boys 4 x 400 Relay
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9:45
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Awards
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