2017 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS
March 3-4, 2017
Participant Manual
2017 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS
Table of Contents
Welcome ……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Championship History …..………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Contact Information ...………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Championship Website ………………………………………………………………………………………........... 4
Facility Information & Layout ...……………………………...…………………………………………………….. 4
Schedule of Events …………………………………………..…………………………………………………….... 6
Qualifying Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Entry Requirements and Deadlines …………………………………………..……………………………..………. 7
Coaches Meeting ………………………………..…………..……………………………………………….……… 8
Packet Pick-up ...…………………………………………..……...……………………………………….………… 8
Credentials …...………………….…………………………..………………………………………………………. 8
Practice Schedule ..…………………..………………………..……………………………………………...……… 8
Weight Room ...………………………………………..………………………..…………………………………… 9
Check-in and Clerking ………………………….………………………………..…………………………………. 9
Coaching Boxes ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………. 9
Bib/Hip Numbers …………………………………………..……………………………………………………….. 9
Uniforms …………………………………………..………………………………………………………………… 9
Implement Check-in ……………………………………………..…………………………………………………... 9
Warm-up Area ……………………………………………..…………………………………………………..……. 10
Field Event Warm-up Procedures …………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Spikes …………………………………………..………………………………………………………………..…... 10
Pole Storage ……………………………………………..…………………………………………………………... 10
Rules ……………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..……… 10
Protest ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………..……. 11
Results/Heat Sheets …………………………………………..……………………………………………….…….. 12
Awards ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………...……… 12
Hospitality ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 12
Media Relations …………………………………………..………………………………………………………… 12
Medical/Athletic Training Information …………………………………………..………………………………… 12
Admission ……………………………………………..……………………………………………………….......... 13
Programs, Merchandise & Concessions …………………………………………..…………………………….……13
Directions ..……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………. 13
Parking ...…………………………..……………………………………………………………...………………… 14
Lodging …….………………………..……………………………………………………………………………… 16
Entertainment ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………… 16
Dining …………………………………………..…………………………………………..……………………….. 17
NJCAA Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy…………………………………….………………..………… 19
Merchandise Pre-Sale Flyer………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
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2017 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS
Welcome
Congratulations on your qualification to the 2017 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships! This participant manual will serve
as a guide to the policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of this championship. We wish you continued
success throughout your season and look forward to putting on an outstanding championship for all participants.
Championship History
Women's Indoor National Champions
Year
Champion
Men's Indoor Champions
City
Points
Year
Champion
City
Points
1973 N/A
1973
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
78
1974 N/A
1974
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
68
1975 N/A
1975
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
N/A
1976 N/A
1976
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
91
1977 N/A
1977
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
71
1978 N/A
1978
Allegheny Community College
Pittsburgh, PA
81
1979 N/A
1979
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
73
1980
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
86
1980
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
75
1981
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
60
1981
Odessa College
Odessa, TX
64.3
1982
Sante Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL
55
1982
Odessa College
Odessa, TX
67
1983
Sante Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL
56
1983
Odessa College
Odessa, TX
75
1984
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
168
1984
Odessa College
Odessa, TX
89
1985
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
134
1985
Odessa College
Odessa, TX
143
1986
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
126
1986
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
119
1987
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
111
1987
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
119
1988
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
132
1988
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
182.3
1989
San Jacinto College-Central
Pasadena, TX
98
1989
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
196
1990
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
N/A
1990
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
188
1991
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
194
1991
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
152
1992
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
175
1992
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
288
1993
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
N/A
1993
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
273
1994
Odessa College
Odessa, TX
138
1994
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
277
1995
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
149
1995
Blinn College
Brenham, TX
224
1996
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
140
1996
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
123.5
1997
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
150
1997
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
120.5
1998
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
178.5
1998
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
124
1999
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
145.5
1999
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
183
2000
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
173
2000
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
186.5
2001
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
221
2001
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
214
2002
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
224
2002
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
203
2003
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
22
2003
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
222
2004
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
239
2004
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
141
2005
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
199.5
2005
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
108.5
2006
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
147
2006
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
136
2007
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
148.5
2007
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
148.5
133
2008
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
133
2008
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
2009
South Plains College
Leveland, TX
139.5
2009
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
163
2010
Iowa Central Commnity College
Fort Dodge, IA
115
2010
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
114.5
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
115
2011
South Plains College
Leveland, TX
180.5
2011
Iowa Central Community College
Ford Dodge, IA
157
2012
Iowa Central Commnity College
Fort Dodge, IA
187
2012
Iowa Central Community College
Ford Dodge, IA
107
2013
South Plains College
Leveland, TX
203
2013
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
177
2014
Iowa Central Commnity College
Fort Dodge, IA
174.5
2014
Iowa Central Community College
Ford Dodge, IA
143
2015
South Plains College
Leveland, TX
147.5
2015
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
132
2016
Iowa Central Commnity College
Fort Dodge, IA
115
2016
Iowa Central Community College
Ford Dodge, IA
132
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2017 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS
Contact Information
NJCAA Representative
Meet Director
Asst Meet Director
Crawford County CVB
Facility Director
Media Coordinator
Officials Coordinator
Athletic Training
Timers
Meet Referee
Bryce Roderick
Mike Bloemker
Katherine Bloemker
B.J. Harris
Daminan Smithhisler
Tyler Cundith
Jim Shoemaker
Freeman Sports Medicine (Todd Brynds)
Heartland Timing
Jim Shoemaker
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Championship Website
The official championship website is located at www.visitcrawfordcounty.com/njcaa. Start lists and results will be available on this
website. You may also visit http://www.njcaa.org/sports/mtrack/mtrack-ind/2016-17/national_championship/index to be redirected to
the championship website.
Facility Information & Layout
Robert W. Plaster Center
The dedicated 154,000-square-foot indoor track and field facility was completed in Spring, 2015. It includes a 100-yard turf field, an
11,000-square-foot modern strength facility, a 300-meter track with a Mondo Super X surface – the same manufacturer that has
provided the running surface for the last 8 Olympic Games. Field event areas for the championships include a raised pole vault
runway, two long/triple jump runways (one of which will be used for the championships), a high jump apron, and a dedicated weight
throw/shot put area with a vertically retractable cage. The Pro Maxima Strength and Conditioning Center is on the second floor and is
available to student-athletes on practice and competition days.
John Lance Arena / Weede Building
John Lance Arena in the Weede Physical Education Building will serve as the warm-up space. Inside John Lance Arena will be three
180’ dedicated lanes for running, sprinting and hurdle warm-ups for athletes in spikes, a spike free space for stretching and static
warm-ups, limited space for team camps and team athletic trainers, hydration station and the Clerking/Spike Check station. On the
second floor overlooking the arena will be the Student-Athlete Hospitality area. The Sports Medicine Center is adjacent to the arena
and will be open for visiting training staffs.
The Harvey Dean Track
The Harvey Dean Track is one of a select few 300-meter tracks in the nation. The competition surface is Mondo Super X
Performance, the same manufacturer that has provided the running surface for the last 8 Olympic Games. It has six 42 inch lanes on
the oval and eight 42 inch competition lanes plus an additional four practice lanes on the home straight.
The Harvey Dean Track also features retractable bleachers that provide seating for over 1,500 spectators as well as a large concourse
area and two raised viewing areas.
Enclosed within the Harvey Dean Track is a 100-yard-turf field. This field features Mondo turf, the same turf on which Gorilla players
and coaches compete at Carnie Smith Stadium. Its size and partial end zone provide the perfect setting for situational and team drills.
A state-of-the-art netting system surrounds the entire field, allowing multiple athletic teams to practice at one time.
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Facility Map
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Team Camps
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LJ/TJ
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Volunteer Check-in/Hospitality
Warm Up - Spikes Allowed
Warm Up - No Spikes Allowed
Restrooms
30. Clerking
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22. Start: 200 M, 800 M, 5000 M/2nd Exch. 4x4
23. Start: 60 M, 60 M Hurdles
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24. Student Athlete Strength Training
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1st & 3rd Exch. DMR/ 3rd Exch. 4x4
21. Start: 1 Mile, 400 M, DMR, 4x400/
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11. Awards Podium
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12. Interview Station
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20. Sports Medicine Center
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19. Spectator Seating
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16. Posted Results
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17. Protest Table
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18. PV Pole Storage
14 NJCAA Games Committee
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15. Packet Pick Up
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13. Main Entrance
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33. Spike Check
44. Common Finish/Start 3k/ 1st
Exch. 4x4/ 2nd Exch. DMR
55. Concessions
66. EMT Station/Athletic Training
77. Hospitality - Athletes (Mez)
88. Hospitality - Coaches
99. Hospitality - Media
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2017 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 3rd
Combined Events
Time
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
1:15 PM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
3:00 PM
3:20 PM
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
5:20 PM
5:35 PM
5:50 PM
6:05 PM
6:30 PM
6:40 PM
6:55 PM
7:10 PM
7:35 PM
7:50 PM
8:05 PM
8:25 PM
8:50 PM
9:10 PM
9:30 PM
9:40 PM
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Saturday, March 4th
Combined Events
Event
60H Pentathlon
60m Heptathlon
High Jump Pentathlon
Long Jump Heptathlon
Shot Put Pentathlon
Shot Put Heptathlon
High Jump Heptathlon
Long Jump Pentathlon
800m Pentathlon
Field Events
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Shot Put
Gender
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Men
Women
Women
Time
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
Women
Men
Men
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
High Jump
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Shot Put
Track Events (Finals*)
*Distance Medley Relay
*Distance Medley Relay
*5000m
*5000m
60H
60H
600m
600m
60m
60m
400m
400m
800m
800m
200m
200m
*3000m
*3000m
1000m
1000m
Men
Men
Women
Women
1:05 PM
1:15 PM
1:25 PM
1:35 PM
1:45 PM
1:55 PM
2:05 PM
2:20 PM
2:35 PM
2:45 PM
2:55 PM
3:05 PM
3:15 PM
3:25 PM
3:35 PM
3:45 PM
3:55 PM
4:10 PM
4:30 PM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Event
60H Heptathlon
Pole Vault Heptathlon
1000m Heptathlon
Field Events
Weight Throw
Triple Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Weight Throw
Track Events (All Finals)
Opening Ceremonies
4x800m
4x800m
60H
60H
60m
60m
600m
600m
*Mile
Mile
400m
400m
800m
800m
200m
200m
1000m
1000m
4x400m
4x400m
Team Awards
Gender
Men
Men
Men
Men
Women
Women
Men
Women
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
For the track events on Friday a rolling schedule will be used. The above schedule is tentative and may need to be adjusted
according to the number of entries into the meet.
For the Combined Events - each event following the initial event for the day. The event will start no earlier than 30 minutes
after the completion of the previous event. The above Combined schedule is just an approximate time schedule. Event starts
will be announced after the completion of the previous event.
Denotes Friday events that are timed finals with no prelims
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Qualifying Standards
Women
Men
Event Meters FAT
Event Metric
Event Meters FAT
Event Metric
60-Meter Dash 7.85
Shot Put 12.30
60-Meter Dash 6.88
Shot Put 14.63
60-Meter Hurdles 9.17
Triple Jump 11.00
60-Meter Hurdles 8.43
Triple Jump 14.10
200-Meter Dash 25.55
Long Jump 5.40
200-Meter Dash 22.00
Long Jump 7.00
400-Meter Dash 59.12
High Jump 1.61
400-Meter Dash 49.50
High Jump 2.00
600-Meter Run 1:40.13
SH 1.56
600-Meter Run 1:22.50
SH 1.95
800-Meter Run 2:25.79
Weight Throw 14.40
800-Meter Run 1:58.08
Weight Throw 15.00
1,000-Meter Run 3:13.14
Pole Vault 3.05
1,000-Meter Run 2:35.70
Pole Vault 4.35
Mile Run 5:25.61
SH 2.90
Mile Run 4:25.40
SH 4.20
3,000-Meter Run 11:02.24
Standards men and women
3,000-Meter Run 8:54.17
Standards men and women
5,000-Meter Run 19.20.24
pole vault progression 15cm
5,000-Meter Run 15:36.94
pole vault progression 15cm
4x400-Meter Relay 4:04.57
for the first 3 heights and
4x400-Meter Relay 3:21.84
for the first 3 heights and
*4x800-Meter Relay 10:00.00
10cm for the remainder
*4x800-Meter Relay 8:01.07
10cm for the remainder
Distance Medley Relay 13:29.17
Distance Medley Relay 10:37.77
Nine contestants will qualify for the finals in each field event.
*=composite times for 4x800m relay can be used to compute total time (no splits, actual timed event)
NOTE: STANDARD MAY BE MET AT INDOOR OR OUTDOOR EVENTS.
The competitive field in the Pentathlon (Women) and Heptathlon (Men) will be fixed at 16 individuals. The top 16 entries listed on Direct Athletics
(www.directathletics.com) will be submitted for consideration by the deadline date (Saturday before the meet). Pentathlon scores can be computed from
the composited of the individual competition events at a single day event. Should any invited athlete choose not to compete, the next highest entered
individual will be invited. This process will continue until the field of 16 is complete.
Entries, Eligibility
A. Institutions may enter a team or individuals in an NJCAA Track & Field Championship. Individuals entered in an NJCAA Track
&Field Championship Meet must be qualified for entry by:
1. Meeting the performance standard for all events entered; or
2. Be a white card entry for a single event (See Section 5 and Section 9 for details).
B. All teams and individuals must be entered before the entry deadline and be declared for entry according to the NJCAA Handbook.
C. Performance standards used for entry to an NJCAA Track & Field Championship must be made at a scheduled legal meet during
the current season.
D. To be entered into the NJCAA National Championship Meet, the athlete and their mark must be entered into TFRRS
(www.tfrrs.org).
Responsibilities for Meet Organization
Coaches are responsible for:
1. Submitting all entries into the National Championship through www.directathletics.com web site. (See Section Performance and
Entry Procedures for details)
2. Entering teams and/or individuals: It is the responsibility of the coach to submit correct performances. Submission of incorrect
performance standards may be cause for disqualification of athletes. The coach is responsible for being able to verify each entry by
showing complete meet results from the hosting institution or by complete results published in a newspaper.
3. Be present at the meeting at which the heat sheets are provided to the coaches.
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Participation Requirements
1. Current NJCAA Eligibility Rules shall apply.
2. No contestant shall be permitted to enter an NJCAA Championship Track & Field Meet unless accompanied by (1) a coach or
faculty member of the sending institution or (2) a designated supervisory coach or faculty member from an NJCAA member college.
Designation of a supervisory person in (2) above must be in writing. It shall bear the seal of the college and signatures of the Athletic
Director and President or Dean of the sending institution. It shall bear the seal of the college and signatures of the Athletic Director
and President or Dean of the sending institution. It shall be sent by certified mail to the Meet Director. All contestants must remain
under the supervision of their coach or the designated supervisory person throughout the meet and until departure from the site.
Rules and Procedures
Qualifications for Competition
1. See Qualifications Standards chart for information concerning the multiple events.
a. Indoor qualifying marks set at indoor or outdoor events will qualify for Indoor.
b. Outdoor qualifying marks set at indoor or outdoor events will qualify for Outdoor.
2. Each institution will be permitted three (3) events (individual or relay) "white card" entries from each division, male and/or female
in the Indoor and/or Outdoor Track and Field Championship. (A white card can't be used for a multi-event participant.)
3. DIII Information does not apply
4. Contestants may compete in any event for which they have qualified except that no college may declare more than three (3)
contestants in any event other than relays. No college may enter more than one (1) relay team in any relay event. If a college declares
more athletes or relay teams than allowed, then all athletes or relay teams entered from that college, in that event, will be
disqualified.
5.
a. The events contested, their order and the time schedule shall follow the NCAA National Collegiate
Championship
Handbook with whatever changes or modifications deemed necessary by the NJCAA
Committee on Track & Field.
b. A meeting of all coaches of teams and individuals competing in the Championship Meet shall be held to distribute event
and heat sheets (“white card” entrants marked). The time will be announced by the Meet Director.
c. If possible, a visual recording shall be made of the finish of all races and of those portions of races where violations or
fouls are most likely to occur.
d. A protest concerning entries shall be referred to the Ethics Committee of the Track & Field Coaches Association at the site
of the meet.
e. Appeals and Protests
(1) Only coaches may make protests or appeals.
(2) A $50.00 sincerity fee will be charged for all appeals and protests. The sincerity fee will be returned to the coach
if the appeal or protest is upheld. In the event the appeal or protest is disapproved, the fee will be included in the
receipts of the meet.
(3) The appeal or protest shall be presented in writing, on an official form, to the Jury of Appeals who will render a
final decision. The jury may hear oral comments from the coach and/or meet officials to assist in arriving at its
decision.
Performance and Entry Procedures
NJCAA Performance List – Hosted by TFRRS
a. To be entered into the NJCAA National Championship Meet, the athletes and their marks must be entered into TFRRS
(www.tfrrs.org) and obtain a TFRRS registration number.
b. All performances that will be used for entry into the NJCAA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships (DI and DIII) must
appear on the NJCAA Performance List within 14 calendar days of the date of the performance.
c. Each listed performance mark with place and date established will be time stamped to verify time of posting.
Championship Declaration Process – Hosted by Direct Athletics: Entry Procedures for all events except Multi Events
a. All entries will be entered through www.directathletics.com web site. (Including any “white card” entry.)
b. Entry page will open a minimum of 10 days prior to the first day of competition. All Coaches are encouraged to check entries for
accuracy before the deadline.
c. Entries will be due at NOON EST four (4) days prior to the first day of competition. – MONDAY, FEB. 27th at Noon EST
d. Entry Fee will be $25.00 for each individual including relay members and alternates.
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e. Meet Director or Direct Athletics will notify each coach through e-mail of all their team by 6 pm (EST) on the day the entries are
due – MONDAY, FEB. 27th at 6 PM EST. (This will occur before any rank order list is made.)
f. Late entries (any entries that may have been inadvertently left off the original entry deadline list) will be due at Noon EST three (3)
days prior to the first day of competition – TUESDAY, FEB. 28th at NOON EST. A late entry fee of $100 per event will be charged.
Individuals will also need to pay the $25 entry fee unless already entered in the meet.
g. After the late entry deadline, the rank order list will be posted.
Entry Procedures for Multi Events
a. All entries will enter through www.directathletics.com web site
b. Entry page will open minimum of ten (10) days prior to the first day of competition.
c. Entries will be due at NOON EST six (6) days prior the first day of competition. – SATURDAY, FEB. 25th at NOON EST
d. Entry Fee will be $25.00 for each entry accepted.
e. There will be no late entries for the Multi Events.
f. The accepted multi event athlete list will be emailed by noon EST six (6) days prior to competition.
4. A team using too many white cards will cause all athletes entered from that team on white cards to be disqualified.
Coaches’ Meeting
There will be a coaches’ meeting on Thursday, March 2 at 5:00 PM at Pittsburg State Athletics theatre meeting room, located in the
Garfield Weede Physical Education Building in the hallway just north of concessions. The meeting is recommended for all head
coaches, but not required. Competition procedures, an awards presentation and NJCAA policies will be covered. Heat sheets will
also be made available at this time for all competing teams.
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be held in the Robert W. Plaster Center, at the main entrance of the facility. Pick times are as follows:
Thursday, March 2
Friday, March 3
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Credentials
All coaches and athletes will be issued wristbands that must be worn at all times for entry into the facility. Coaches’ credentials will
be distributed by team according to the following formula:
Number of Athletes
Number of Coaches’ Credentials
1-3
1
4-6
2
7-12
3
13 or more
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Each student-athlete registered to compete will receive ONE wristband for access to the championships. Up to an additional (2)
wristbands may be purchased for $10 per wristband. Wristbands are non-transferable.
If you are a certified athletic trainer traveling with your team, please contact Miranda Eastwood with the Crawford County Convention
& Visitors Bureau [email protected] to request an athletic trainer credential for the competition venue.
Practice Schedule
Practice will be permitted at the times listed below. The indoor track WILL NOT be open at any time for practice during competition,
March 3-4, 2017. Athletes wanting to practice during competition may use the designated warm-up area located inside John Lance
Arena.
Track open for practice
Wednesday, March 1
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, March 2
11:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Weight Room
There is a weight room on Pittsburg State University’s campus. The weight room features ProMaxima training machines including leg
extension, leg curl, and leg press. A full line of dumbbells and barbells are available along with cardio equipment including elliptical
machines, bikes, and treadmills.
Detailed information regarding the weight room is outlined below:
Hours of operation:
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Wednesday, March 1, noon to 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, March 3, 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Entry to the facility shall be with NJCAA credentials.
Student-athletes must be accompanied by a member of the coaching staff in order to use the weight room.
Check-in and Clerking
All athletes must check-in for their events with the Clerk of the Course no less than sixty (60) minutes prior to the time listed on the
schedule of events. All Relay Cards must be completed and submitted at this time. Uniform, equipment/spike check, instructions and
escorting will take place accordingly.
Running Events – Athletes must report to the Clerk of the Course area twenty (20) minutes prior to the start of the event for final
instructions and to receive hip numbers. From the clerking area, athletes will be staged and then escorted to the starting line.
Field Events – Athletes must report to the field event site no less than forty-five (45) minutes prior to the start of the event. Access to
field event sites will be available sixty (60) minutes prior to the start of the event.
Coaching Boxes
Coaches’ boxes for field events are accessible with coaches’ wristbands. Only one coach per institution will be allowed into the
coaches’ boxes, provided they have an athlete competing in that event.
Bib/Hip Numbers
Athletes must wear the competitor bibs on the front of their jersey/singlet. Bibs may not be altered in any manner. Hip numbers will
be issued upon final check-in at the clerking area.
Uniforms
All uniforms must comply with the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field 2016 and 2017 Rules, Rule 4;
Section 3; Articles 1, 2 and 3.
Implement Check-in
Athletes must weigh-in all throwing implements at the weigh-in station in the cage next to the clerking booth. No implements will be
processed less than ninety (90) minutes before the event. Implements may also be checked in on Thursday during the practice session
from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Illegal implements will not be allowed for throwing events during warm-ups.
Warm-up Area
The warm-up area is located in John Lance Arena in the Garfield Weede Physical Education Building, which is connected to the
Robert W. Plaster Center by a corridor. The warm-up area has three lanes of roll-out Mondo surface each 55 meters in length on
which spikes will be allowed. There is other space in the arena available for general warm-up in non-spiked shoes. Hurdles and
starting blocks will be provided for warm-up activities. The warm-up area will be reserved for student-athletes with upcoming events
and will be monitored at all times. John Lance Arena will also serve as the location or all team camps. No team camps will be allowed
inside the competition venue.
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Field Event Warm-up Procedures
Field event competitors will be permitted onto the competition site one hour prior to the start of the event. The general warm-up will
proceed until 30 minutes prior to the start of the event, at which point only the first flight will be allowed to warm up. Appropriate
time will be allotted for subsequent flights.
Spikes
Only ¼” Pyramid spikes acceptable. Any athletes reporting to the starting line with larger spikes or needle spikes will not be allowed
to compete. This will be strictly enforced. All athletes must check their spikes with the clerk when they check in. Replacement
spikes will be available for sale at the concession stand.
Pole Storage
Poles/equipment may be stored overnight at Robert W. Plaster Center. Please store any poles in the implement weigh-in cage next to
the clerking area. Any overnight storage of equipment is at your own risk, as Pittsburg State University assumes no liability for
damage or theft to poles or equipment stored overnight.
Rules
The 2017 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships will be conducted according to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Cross
Country and Track and Field 2016 and 2017 Rules rulebook.
60 Meters/60 Meter Hurdles
Heats and Lanes assignment for incoming performances will be seeded randomly by serpentine. This means that the fastest time could
be in lane one if the computer picks it that way.
 Top 8 advance to finals for the 60 Meters & 60 Meter Hurdles – The number of advancers is based on the
number of lanes available on the straight away (8 for an 8 lane track and 9 for a 9 lane track).
200 Meters/400 Meters/600 Meters
Heats and Lanes assignment for incoming performances will be seeded randomly by serpentine. This means that the fastest time could
be in lane one if the computer picks it that way.
 Top 9 advance to finals in the 200/400/600 finals, there will be a fast heat (4 runners) and a slow heat (5
runners). The slow heat will run first and the fast will run immediately after. Note: Lane 1 will be closed for
prelims and finals. Lane 2 will only be used in the slow heat of the finals.
800 Meters/1000 Meters
Heats and Lanes are random and serpentine. (See Above)
 Heat Winners Advance plus next fastest times (up to 9 runners). So, if there are 4 heats, there would be 4 heat
winners plus the next 5 fastest times.
 Prelims and finals can be run in alleys or a waterfall start. The finals will be run in 1 heat.
Mile
This is run as a final only. If there are 15 runners or less, then it will be run as a 1 heat final. If there are more than 15 athletes then it
will be run as a 2 heat final (a slow heat first and the fast heat immediately after).
 If there are more than 15 athletes entered into the race, then the fast heat will be a maximum of 12 runners
and the slow heat will contain the rest of the field. (Recommended)
 NCAA Rules as follows: If 12 or fewer competitors report for the Mile, it is recommended that the event is
run as a final.
3K & 5K
This is run as a final only. If there are 18 runners or less, then it will be run as a 1 heat final. If there are more than 18 athletes then it
will be run as a 2 heat final (a slow heat first and the fast heat immediately after).
 If there are more than 18 athletes entered into the race, then the fast heat will be a maximum of 14 runners
and the slow heat will contain the rest of the field. (Recommended)
 NCAA Rules as follows: If more than 16 competitors for the 3K, it is recommended that the event be
contested as a timed-section final.
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4X400m Relay
Heats will be decided by incoming performances. The fastest 4 incoming times will be run in the final heat. The next to last heat will
have the next 4-6 (no more than 6 in a heat) fastest times and so on. The lanes within the heat will be a random draw.
 Places will be determined on time
4X800 Relay/DMR
Heats will be decided by incoming performances. The fastest 8 incoming times will be run in the final heat. The next to last heat will
have the next 8-10 (no more than 10 in a heat) fastest times and so on. The position of the first runner will be a random draw. The
Games Committee will declare that a maximum of 10 teams for a one heat final.
Field Events
All Field Events will follow NCAA Rules (See Rule 6 Section 4).
 No flights will have more than 16 competitors and no flight will have less than 5 competitors.
 The final preliminary flight will contain the competitors with the best incoming marks, but they will throw in
an order that is a random draw. In the finals, all field events (except high jump and pole vault) will be
competed in reverse order.
 When more than 15 athletes compete in the high jump or pole vault, then the official running the event will
have the option to do 5 alive (according to Rule 6 Section 4) if they so choose.
Pentathlon & Heptathlon
NCAA rules shall be followed for the combined event. See NCAA Rules (Rule 9).
 In all hurdle races for the combined events, there shall be 1 empty lane on each side of the competitor. For
example: On an 8 lane track, there can be a maximum of 4 runners per heat (lanes 1, 3, 5, 7 or 2, 4, 6, 8).
Protest
All protests will be handled in accordance with the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field 2016 and 2017
Rules rulebook.
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Only coaches may make protests or appeals.
A $50.00 sincerity fee will be charged for all appeals and protests. The sincerity fee will be returned to the coach if the appeal
or protest is upheld. In the event the appeal or protest is disapproved, the fee will be included in the receipts of the meet.
The appeal or protest shall be presented in writing, on an official form, to the Jury of Appeals who will render a final
decision. The jury may hear oral comments from the coach and/or meet officials to assist in arriving at its decision.
Results/Heat Sheets
Heat sheets will be distributed at the coaches’ meeting on Thursday, March 2. Live results and updated heat sheets will be available
throughout the at http://www.heartlandtiming.com/ Hard copies of results will be posted on whiteboards at the main entrance to the
Robert W. Plaster Center.
Awards
A. Indoor Championship – Men
1. Awards shall be given to the first, second and third place teams.
2. Gold medals shall be awarded to the first place winners in all events including relays.
3. Silver medals shall be awarded to the second place winners in all events including relays.
4. Bronze medals shall be awarded to all third, fourth, fifth and sixth place winners including relays.
5. There shall be a Coach of the Meet Award given.
B. Indoor Championship – Women
1. Awards shall be given to the first, second and third place teams.
2. Gold medals shall be awarded to the first place winners in all events including relays.
3. Silver medals shall be awarded to the second place winners in all events including relays.
4. Bronze medals shall be awarded to all third, fourth, fifth and sixth place winners including relays.
5. There shall be a Coach of the Meet Award given.
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Hospitality
A coaches’ hospitality will be located in the Robert W. Plaster Center/ProMaxima Weight Room. This facility overlooks the
competition venue. Meal times will be posted prior to the event. Credentials should be worn accordingly at all times. An athletes’
hospitality will be located in the warm-up area inside John Lance Arena. Each team will receive (2) hospitality wristbands.
Wristbands must be presented at the hospitality entrance and must be worn at all times.
Media Relations
Credentials will be granted to authorized working press, SIDs and media outlets. Anyone requesting media credentials should contact
Tyler Cundith at 913-469-8500 ext. 3122 [email protected].
Medical/Athletic Training
If your team is not traveling with a certified athletic trainer, please send them with a fully stocked medical kit. The Robert W. Plaster
Center will be working with Freeman Sports Medicine to provide Athletic training staff throughout the competition.
If you are a certified athletic trainer traveling with your team, please contact Miranda Eastwood with the Crawford County Convention
& Visitors Bureau [email protected] to request an athletic trainer credential for the competition venue.
Unless otherwise requested, only one athletic trainer pass per school will be provided.
For additional medical services:
Hospital
Urgent Care
Urgent Care
Via Christi Medical Center
1 Mt Carmel Pl
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-6100
Via Christi QuickCare
1 Mt. Carmel Way
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-784
SEK Urgent Care
200 Centennial Dr
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-8003
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
1911 N Broadway St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-1486
Walmart Pharmacy
2710 N Broadway St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-0756
Dillons Pharmacy
2600 N Broadway St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 232-3066
Admission
Tickets will be on sale to the public on the dates of competition. Tickets are only available for single day entry
Single Day Ticket Prices
Adults - $10.00
Students (13 and up) - $5.00
Kids 12 and under – FREE
**All tickets are General Admission.
Programs, Merchandise and Concessions
Programs, merchandise and concessions will be available during practice and competition days. Concession will be available onsite
provided by Sodexo Campus Services.
Merchandise and apparel is available through our partner TEAM IP. Merchandise can be purchased in advance by visiting
www.teamip.com/njcaa. For questions email [email protected]. Please see the TEAM IP Merchandise flyer on page 23.
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Directions to Harvey Dean Track
From North
From US-160 W/US-69 S
From West
Turn right onto W Atkinson Rd 0.1 mi
From KS-126 E/W 4th St
Then Slight left onto US-160 W/US-69 S 3.3 mi
Turn right onto US-160 W/US-69 S for 1.9 mi
Turn left onto W Quincy St for 1.3 mi
Turn left onto W Quincy St for 1.3 mi
Turn right onto S Homer St for 0.3 mi
Turn right onto S Homer St for 0.3 mi
Destination will be on the Left
Destination will be on the Left
From South
From East
From US-160 E/US-69 N
From KS-126 W/E 4th St
Turn right onto W Centennial Dr. 0.1 mi
Continue on E 4th St for 1.1 mi
Turn left onto S Broadway St 0.5 mi
Turn left onto N Rouse Ave for 1.0 mi
Turn right onto E Ford Ave for 0.6 mi
Turn right onto E Quincy St for 0.4 mi
Turn left onto S Homer St for 0.3 mi
Turn left onto S Homer St for 0.3 mi
Destination will be on the right
Destination will be on the Left
Parking
Team parking (buses and vans) will be located in the west parking lot of the Weede Building. Parking will be marked
accordingly with directional signage. Teams will receive a parking pass in their packets. Additional parking passes may
be available upon request at packet pick-up.
Parking is free to spectators. They will be directed by signs to park in the parking lot immediately south of the Weede
Building at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Handicap parking is available at the Bicknell Family Center for the
Arts as well. There will be golf carts available at that location to transport those needing assistance to the track.
Entrances
Participating teams may enter the facility through the west entrance of the Weede Building near the team parking lot or
through the main entrances of the Robert W. Plaster Center. All student-athletes, coaches and institutional personnel must
present a credential for access to the facility.
Spectators may enter the facility through the main entrance at the front of the Robert W. Plaster Center.
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Transportation
Local/Ground Transportation
Taxi Service: Pitt Taxi - (620) 231-1835
City Bus: Pittsburg Area Community Transportation (P.A.C.T) – (620) 724-8204 ext. 1056
Rental Cars
Pittsburg Area
Enterprise – (620) 231-2100
Joplin Area
Avis – (417) 624-6360
Enterprise – (417) 782-4443
Hertz – (417) 623-6242
Airports
Pittsburg is in the heart of "The Heartland”, located just 2 hours from Kansas City, 2 hours from Tulsa, 3 hours from
Wichita and 5 hours from St. Louis. Crawford County is connected to the world by Kansas City International Airport
(MCI), serviced by most major airlines, Kansas City International Airport is just 2 ½ hours north of Pittsburg.
Additional mid-sized airports include Tulsa International Airport (TUL), which is just 2 hours southwest of Pittsburg,
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is just 2 hours Southeast, Springfield/Branson National Airport (SGF) is
just an hour and a half east and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), is just 3 hours west of Pittsburg.
The closest option is Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), which is only 30 minutes from Pittsburg. Joplin Regional Airport
now offers daily flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth
International (DFW).
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - www.flykci.com
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) - www.tulsaairports.com
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) - www.flyspringfield.com
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) - www.flyxna.com
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) - www.flywichita.com
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) - www.jlnairport.com
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Preferred Lodging
Lamplighter Inn and Suites
4020 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Distance from track: 5 miles
(620) 231-8700
Contact: Sara McMechen
www.lamplighterpittsburg.com
NJCAA Room Block: 50
NJCAA Room Rate: $79.00
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
4011 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Distance from track: 5 miles
Phone: (620) 231-1177
Contact: LaWana Esch
www.hiexpress.com
NJCAA Room Block: 30
NJCAA Room Rate: $109 - $129
Super 8 Motel
3108 North Broadway
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Total number of rooms: 64
Distance from stadium: 4.5 miles
(620) 232-1881
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com
NJCAA Room Block: 28
NJCAA Room Rate: $99.00 + tax
Regency Inn & Suites
4023 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Distance from stadium: 5 miles
(620) 232-2800
Contact: Amit Desai
www.regencyinnpittsburg.com
NJCAA Room Block: 28
NJCAA Room Rate: $79.99 + tax
Comfort Inn and Suites
4009 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Distance from stadium: 5 miles
(620) 231-8800
Contact: Kara Mishmash
www.comfortinn.com/hotel/ks067
NJCAA Room Block: 26
NJCAA Room Rate: $$84.99 $104.99
Hampton Inn & Suites
Located at Kansas Crossing Casino
Distance from stadium: 3 miles
Total number of rooms: 123
US69/400/171 South of Pittsburg
Opening Spring 2017
Also visit http://www.visitcrawfordcounty.com/lodging
Entertainment
Big Brutus
6509 Northwest 60th Street,
West Mineral, KS
(620) 827-6177
Four Oaks Miniature Golf
910 Memorial Dr
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-8070
Lowe’s Skateway
2719 North Joplin Street
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
620-231-5688
Pittsburg State University Veterans
Memorial Amphitheater
1909 South Rouse Avenue
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-235-4762
Meadowbrook Mall
202 e Centennial Dr,
Pittsburg, KS, 66762
620-231-9240
Miners Hall Museum
701 South Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-347-4220
Holiday Lanes
2406 North Broadway Street,
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762, United
States
620-231-2222
Pittsburg 8 Cinema
202 East Centennial Drive
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
620-232-2256
Crawford County Museum
651 U.S. 69
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
(620) 231-1440
Also visit http://www.visitcrawfordcounty.com/entertainment
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Dining
Asian & Thai
Comfort Food
Bamboo
Barto’s Idle Hour
808 N Broadway St • Pittsburg
(620) 231-4226
210 South Santa Fe • Frontenac
(620) 232-9834
Oriental Star
Chicken Annie’s Girard
2711 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 330-9928
498 East Highway 47 • Girard
(620) 724-4090
Lotus Express
Chicken Annie’s Original
412 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-2822
1143 East 600th • Pittsburg
(620) 231-9460
Typhoon Authentic Thai Cuisine
Chicken Annie’s Pichler’s
1014 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9900
1271 South 220th Street • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9260
Chicken Mary’s
Bar & Grill
1133 East 600th • Pittsburg
(620) 231-9510
5th Street Bar and Grill
Gebhardt’s Chicken Dinners
111 West Fifth Street • Pittsburg
(620) 232-2446
Applebee’s
2802 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-3331
Bob’s Grill
1014 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9738
Buffalo Wild Wings
101 W. 29th St. Suite A • Pittsburg
(620) 232-5737
The Brickyard Grill
516 N. Broadwday • Pittsburg
(620) 702-5418
Chili’s
2911 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9933
McCarthy’s Pub
221 East Third Street • Pittsburg
(620) 231-1344
124 North 260th Road • Mulberry
(620) 764-3451
Harry’s Café
Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store
515 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-5511
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
1314 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6508
Hardee’s
1015 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6860
Long John Silver’s
3014 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-2090
McDonald’s (2)
3008 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-0560
1125 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-1925
Sonic Drive-In
2307 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-5070
412 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-2125
Subway (2)
Kentucky Fried Chicken
3015 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-4222
921 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9190
1103 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-4488
Taco Bell
Otto’s Café
711 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-6110
Deli, Salad, Misc.
1115 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9170
Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburgers
2610 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-2129
Einstein Brothers Bagels
302 E. Cleveland Ave. • Pittsburg
(620) 235-4995
Greek
Jimmy Johns
Jo’s Gyros
1106 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6700
1618 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6332
Pumpin’ Pete’s Deli
Itallian
BBQ
220 North Summit • Girard
(620) 724-6386
Rib Crib
Fast Food
1301 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-9494
Arby’s Roast Beef
Pallucca’s
2090 N. Broadway St. • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6020
Smokey Racks BBQ
1002 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-7675
2715 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-9333
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207 East McKay • Frontenac
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Mexican
Horton’s Pizza Plus
Café del Rio
1601 East Fourth Street • Pittsburg
(620) 235-0218
202 East Centennial • Pittsburg
(620) 232-5895
Mazzio’s Italian Eatery
El Caballo De Oro
818 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-3535
Restaurant 111 N. Pine • Pittsburg
(620) 231-1881
El Charro
3102 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-5763
Pizza
Celebrations by Lori
602 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-5700
Daylight Donut Shop (2)
Opie’s Pizza
203 East St. John • Girard
(620) 724-6743
1102 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-0570
Papa John’s Pizza
2204 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-0578
1519 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-7272
Einstein Brothers Bagels
Guadalajara Mexican Grill
1620 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 404-5040
Sips, Sweets, & Treats
Pizza Hut (2)
102 East Quincy • Pittsburg
(620) 231-8990
(Delivery/Carryout)
201 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-2220
Casey’s General Store (3)
612 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-0564
Steakhouse
2912 N Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-0778
Colton’s
302 E. Cleveland Ave. • Pittsburg
(620) 235-4995
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
1314 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6508
Jazzman’s
302 Cleveland • Pittsburg
(620) 235-7777
Root Coffeehouse
4001 Parkview Drive • Pittsburg
(620) 308-5552
434 W. 4th • Pittsburg
(620) 235-0013
Jim’s Steakhouse
Domino’s
1912 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-5770
802 N. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 687-1545
Signet Coffee Roasters
716 S. Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-5555
206 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 308-5326
Six-0-One Donut Shop
601 South Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 232-1601
Gusano’s
200 E. Centennial • Pittsburg
(620) 308-6020
Starbucks
Horton’s Pizza Express
Sweet Designs Cakery
2828 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 230-0419
311 North Broadway • Pittsburg
(620) 231-2253
101 North West • Arma
(620) 347-8228
Also visit http://www.visitcrawfordcounty.com/dining
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NJCAA Sportsmanship Policy (Article XVIII – 2015-16)
A basic principle of NJCAA athletic competition is to develop and foster respect for fellow participants, coaches, officials and
spectators. The following handbook section applies to all athletic events involving NJCAA member institutions, conferences and
regions. Sport rule books may apply rules and regulations that are more restrictive than those found in this section.
A. Participants will recognize their responsibility for proper conduct before, during and after every contest.
B. Coaches and Athletic Directors will recognize and assume responsibility for the behavior of themselves, players, staff,
game management personnel and representatives of the respective NJCAA member institution.
Section 1. Ejections: (The Ejection Form can be found in the “Forms” section of the Handbook & Casebook.)
A. Ejection for violent behavior:
1. Violent behavior is defined as:
a.
An act in which physical contact or an attempt to make physical contact occurs with the purpose to do damage,
harm, intimidate, incite a fight or otherwise injure a player, coach, referee, spectator, game management personnel
or damage property.
b. Engaging in hostile or abusive language or harassment that refers to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and
national origin and/or other threatening language.
c.
An act in which any bench personnel other than the head coach (or in the absence of the head coach the acting head
coach) leave the bench area or designated warm-up area when a fight may break out or has broken out.
2. The following penalties will be assessed if a game official ejects a player, coach, team personnel, staff member, or game
management personnel for violent unsportsmanlike behavior:
a.
Immediate ejection and removal from the venue.
b. Mandatory ejection and removal from the venue for any bench personnel other than the head coach who leaves the
bench or designated warm up area when a fight may break out or has broken out.
c.
A two contest suspension to be served during the next two regularly scheduled or postseason contests. Suspension of
a coach or player at the end of a season of play shall carry over to the following season.
d. Should the player, coach or team personnel be ejected for violent behavior a second time during the season, that
individual shall be prohibited from participating in athletic contests of that institution for the remainder of the
academic year, including postseason play.
e.
Penalties shall be imposed automatically by the offending institution with suspensions to be in effect for the next
two regularly scheduled contests as appearing on the published schedule of the institution at the time of the ejection.
f.
The referee may end the contest.
g.
Failure to report and/or comply will result in:
1. For the first occurrence, the penalties will double, with the head coach serving the double portion of the
penalty and a letter of reprimand shall be sent to the Director of Athletics and the President of the
institution.
2. For the second occurrence, the penalties will double and a sanction of probation shall be given to the
offending institution for that sport in that year.
3. Games played during the time of failure to report and/or failure to comply with Article XVIII, Section 2.A.
must be forfeited.
B. Ejection for non-violent unsportsmanlike behavior:
1. Non-violent unsportsmanlike behavior is defined as profanity, vulgar gestures, trash talking, taunting or abusive language
directed at players, coaches, referees, game management personnel and/or spectators. The use of tobacco or alcohol during
NJCAA sponsored events is prohibited within this rule.
2. The following penalties will be assessed if a game official ejects a player, coach, team personnel, staff member, or game
management personnel for non-violent unsportsmanlike behavior:
a.
Immediate ejection and removal from the venue.
b. For the first non-violent ejection of the sport season, a one contest suspension to be served during the next regularly
scheduled or postseason contest(s). Suspension of a coach or player at the end of the season of play shall carry over
to the following season. For the second non-violent ejection of the
sport season, a two game suspension shall be served. For the third non-violent ejection of the sport season, a four
game suspension shall be served. Each subsequent ejection will result in a doubling of the suspension previously
served.
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c.
Penalties shall be imposed automatically by the offending institution with suspensions to be in effect for the next
regularly scheduled contest as appearing on the published schedule of the institution at the time of the ejection.
d. Failure to report and/or comply will result in:
1. For the first occurrence, the penalties will double, with the head coach serving the double portion of the
penalty and a letter of reprimand shall be sent to the Director of Athletics and the President of the
institution.
2. For the second occurrence penalties will double and a sanction of probation shall be given to the offending
institution for that sport in that year.
3. Games played during the time of failure to report and/or failure to comply with Article XVIII, Section 2.A.
must be forfeited.
C. Entering spectator area is prohibited: No player, coach or bench personnel may leave the playing area and enter into the spectator
area of the facility to engage in any type of verbal or physical conflict. Penalty for violation of this rule shall be immediate ejection
from the contest and suspension from all intercollegiate athletic contests of that institution for the remainder of the academic year
including playoffs.
D. Ejection of the coach: the game shall be terminated and a forfeit declared if the head coach is ejected and there is no assistant coach
or other college staff contractually bound to the institution willing to assume responsibility for the team.
E. Reporting structure
1. The Athletic Directors of the member institutions involved in the contest shall notify, in writing, their respective
Region Director (or designee) following the ejection(s) by noon local time of the first business day following the
event. (Note: Reporting procedures must be followed for all regular and postseason competition).
2. Ejection Reports – Ejection reports of violent ejections will include a written notification to the President with a
copy sent to the Athletic Director of the offending college. This notification will be sent by the Regional Director or
his/her designee in the region where the college of the offending player or coach resides.
3. The Regional Director or his/her designee shall keep a record of all ejections in their respective region. The record
shall include the name and institution of the person ejected, the date of the ejection, the reason for the ejection, and
the penalty imposed.
4. The Regional Director or his/her designee shall supply an end of the year report of the ejections occurring in the
Region. The report shall include the number of ejections and the penalties assessed by sport. Copies of the end of the
year report shall be given to the Region, the Sport Committee, and the Standards and Ethics Committee by June 15
of that academic year.
F. Appeals
1. Participants in all NJCAA certified sports are subject to the penalties listed for the ejections.
2. There is no appeal of a game(s) suspension resulting from an ejection by a game official except:
a. When there is the college’s irrefutable game video evidence that the wrong student-athlete(s)/coach(s) was
ejected. If the wrong student-athlete/coach was ejected, the penalty will be assessed to the studentathlete(s)/coach(s) in violation and he/she will serve the complete suspension.
b. All game suspensions will be in effect during the appeals process.
c. Only the institution of the student-athlete(s)/coach(s) that was ejected can appeal.
d. The NJCAA National Office will rule on all appeals.
NOTE: The level of the ejection cannot be appealed (violent vs. non-violent).
Section 2. Game Officials and Game Management Personnel
A. An act in which verbal abuse, physical contact or an attempt to make physical contact occurs with the purpose to do damage, harm,
intimidate, incite a fight or otherwise injure a game official will lead to a suspension of a minimum of two games and a maximum of
one year.
Section 3. Suspensions:
A. Personnel and athletes suspended under these NJCAA rules shall not be allowed in the facility/gym/field/complex before or during
the contest and may not coach or participate before the game, during play, or at half-time. Suspended coaches may travel with the
team. Suspended athletes may not travel with the team while serving a suspension.
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Article XIX
Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings
Section 1. The latest edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall be the manual of procedure for conducting meetings of the NJCAA.
Article XX
Code of Conduct for all national events, contests and tournaments sponsored by the
National Junior College Athletic Association
This code of conduct applies to all region, district and national events, contests and tournaments sponsored by the National Junior
College Athletic Association. Violations of the code of conduct occurring during the regularly scheduled season events shall be
referred to the respective conference or region Standards and Ethics Committee. The jurisdiction of the NJCAA Code of Conduct ends
when colleges competing in such tournaments arrive back on their respective campuses.
Code of Conduct
A. Participants shall recognize the responsibility for proper conduct at any national tournament, event or contest sponsored by the
NJCAA or its member colleges.
B. Coaches shall recognize and assume responsibility for the actions of themselves and the team members. Each coach who has
participants competing in the event shall be responsible for informing each participant about the Code of Conduct.
Behavior
Coaches, players, and institutional personnel must remember that they are representatives of an institution of higher learning, its
faculty, administration, and student body. As such they are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which would reflect credit on
their team, institution, region and the NJCAA. Student-athletes, coaches and institutional personnel who are participating in NJCAA
events are subject to all NJCAA rules, regulations and penalties as stated in the NJCAA Handbook as well as local, state and federal
laws.
Inappropriate and unacceptable behavior by coaches, players or institutional personnel will not be tolerated before, during, or after
contests; at the hotel or in public while representing their college. This Code of Conduct does not replace Article XVIII of the NJCAA
Handbook. Unacceptable forms of behavior include but are not limited to:
1. fighting
2. taunting
3. inappropriate celebration
4. disrespectful attitude toward opponents, officials, tournament administrators
5. use of profane and vulgar language
6. use of tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol
7. disrespectful attitude toward host hotel personnel
8. unlawful activities
Derogatory Comments
Coaches, athletes or institutional personnel shall not make derogatory public comments regarding administration of a tournament or
officiating of contests during post game interviews or at other times; to print or broadcast media, in news releases or institutionally
produced news releases or under any conditions when their comments may become public. The head coach shall be fully responsible
for assuring that no public comments are made by the coaching staff, student-athletes or institutional personnel about officiating,
fighting or other incidents which occur during contests. A coach shall not address or permit anyone in the team area to address
uncomplimentary remarks to any game official during the progress of a contest or engage in conduct which might incite studentathletes or spectators against officials.
Reporting
Violations of the Code of Conduct may be reported to the Executive Director of the NJCAA or his/her designee.
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Procedures and Penalties
Immediate Action
Where immediate action is needed to alleviate or control a situation, the Executive Director or his/her designee shall have the
authority to act at his/her sole discretion. Examples of events which would require immediate action include but are not
limited to the following:
 Allegation of serious misconduct requiring immediate suspension of institutional personnel or student-athletes from
competition.
 Instances where the Executive Director or his/her designee deems it necessary to protect the equity and integrity of the
competition.
 Protection of the event’s officiating program, particularly in an instance where public comments by an institutional
representative may affect competition.
 Any instance or circumstance which might affect the safety of officials, participants or spectators attending the event.
Penalties-Immediate Action
The Executive Director or his/her designee may issue any penalty that he/she believes appropriate to any student-athlete or
institutional personnel who has violated the regulations pertaining to conduct when the Executive Director or his/her designee
concludes that immediate action is required. The actions of the Executive Director or his/her designee shall be final and
binding but shall be reported to the Standards and Ethics Committee within one week.
Timely Action
In cases where immediate action is not required but where sanctions are warranted, the Executive Director or his/her designee
may issue the following penalties:
Reprimand: The Executive Director or NJCAA Standards and Ethics Committee may issue a letter of reprimand to the
coach, player or institutional personnel who violates the regulations pertaining to conduct. Copies of the letter of reprimand
will be sent to the Director of Athletics and the President of the institution.
Probation, suspension and other penalties: If the misconduct is serious enough, the Executive Director or his/her designee
may issue other penalties which may include but are not limited to probation, suspension or disqualification of the coach,
player or institutional personnel from participating in one or more contests.
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