Table of Contents
Contacts
3
Parking
17
Officials
4
Pass List
17
Practice Schedules
5
Protests
17-18
Meet Schedule
6-8
Protocol
18
Athletics Communications
9
Results
18
Athletics Training
10-11
Spikes
18
Awards
12
Squad Size
18
Banners
12
Team Camps
18
Championship Rules
12
Tickets
18
Clerk’s Tent
12
Ties
18-19
Coaches’ Meeting
12-13
Uniforms/Numbers
19
Coaches’ Packets
13
Video Taping
19
Coaching Areas
13
Warm-Up Area
19
Concessions/Food
13
Weight Room
19
Credentials
13
Local Information
20-22
Drug Testing
13
Technical Manual
23-31
Entry Forms/Procedures
14
Team Travel Form
32
Facilities
14-15
Travel Roster Form
33
Hospitality
15
Pass List Form
34-37
Hotel Reservations
15
Protest Form
38
Inclement Weather
15
Awards Ballot/Info
39-40
Increments Committee
15
Selection Criteria
41
Implement Procedures
15-16
Media Credentials
42
Games Committee
16
PV & HJ Increment Form
43
Locker Rooms
17
Track Map
44
Merchandise
17
Parking Map
45
Organization Committee
17
Allowed Spike Diagram
46
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Dear Big Ten Track and Field Participants:
On behalf of the University of Nebraska Athletics Department, welcome to Lincoln and to the
2016 Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. We are thrilled to host this
event on our campus at Ed Weir Stadium.
Congratulations and good luck to each student-athlete and best wishes to the coaches, teams
and spectators. We hope that you will enjoy our campus, facilities and community during your
time in Lincoln. If any of our staff can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Shawn Eichorst
Director of Athletics
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Championship Contacts
Name
Role
Contact Information
Big Ten Conference
Natalie Lutz
Kate Kane
University of Nebraska
Shawn Eichorst
Bob Burton
Butch Hug
Derek Bond
Matt Davidson
Gary Pepin
Da’Nelle Earl
Brad Brown
Dr. Lonnie Albers
Nate Pohlen
Whitney Cave
Eric Haynes
Assistant Director of Championships Phone: 847-696-1010 x121
Cell: 704-425-6427
E-mail: [email protected]
Communications
Phone: 847-696-1010 x146
Cell: 630-398-9991
E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Athletics
Phone: 402-472-3011
E-mail: [email protected]
Senior Associate A.D. – Sport
Administrator
Championship Director
Phone: 402-472-3011
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 402-472-1950
Cell: 402-540-1180
Fax: 402-472-4662
E-mail: [email protected]
Championship Manager
Phone: 402-472-1900
Cell: 402-416-5764
Fax: 402-472-4662
E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Championship Manager
Phone: 402-472-1003
Cell: 402-853-1933
E-mail: [email protected]
Head Coach
Phone: 402-472-6461
E-mail: [email protected]
Men’s and Women’s
Director of Operations – Track &
Phone: 402-472-6468
Field
Cell: 402-304-1375
Fax: 402-472-9361
E-mail: [email protected]
Athletic Trainer
Phone: 402-472-4382
Men’s & Women’s
Cell: 402-540-9261
E-mail: [email protected]
Physician
Phone: 402-472-2276
E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Communications Director – Phone: 402-472-7781
Track & Field
Cell: 402-429-5493
Fax: 402-472-2005
E-mail: [email protected]
Tickets
Phone: 402-472-3111
Fax: 402-472-4733
E-mail: [email protected]
Facility Director
Phone: 402-472-1000
Fax: 402-472-2106
E-mail: [email protected]
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Officials
*Key officials have been selected, assigned, and approved by the Big Ten Conference and its coaches.
Referees
Mark Kostek-Meet
John Kornelson-Throws
Mike Maryott-Jumps
Mike Armstrong-Combined
Events (Men)
Dee Jensen-Combined Events
(Women)
Jury
Don Kopriva-Declarations
Eric Zemper
Patrick Pretty
Starters
John Deardorff-Head
Jeff Richards-Assist
Sara Sinani-Assist
Clerks
Bob White-Chief
Lisa Greathouse-Assist
Jon Dawson
John Gerber
Joe Shandera
Keith Zaborowski
George O’Boyle
Marshalls
Brock Angelos-Head
Amy Angelos
Dick Boyd
Duane Eversoll
Elroy Bartels
Leroy Bartels
Ruth Ann Bartels
Gaylon Cooke
Albert Maxey
Richard O’Mera
Umpires
Patrick Campbell-Chief
Dan Dibben
Alex Czeranko
Kelly Crawford
Mel Campbell
Jon Forney
Trip Reynolds
Wayne Reynolds
Jay Schluckebier
Cody Brosek
Finish Line
Hollis Anderson-Head
Glenn Moss
Tom Becker
Steve Scovill
Weights/Measures
Jack Ferrin
Pole Vault
Glenn Neeman-Chief
Dan Parker
Jeff Carpenter
Jeff Dannehl
Dean Gilbertson
Rinehard Kruse
Tim McMananey
David Muff
Jacob Smith
Colin Wagner
Jamie Wagner
Throws
Mark Lloyd-Chief
Mike Behrens
Molly Lloyd
Emma Lloyd
Nancy Sempek
Kay Freudenberg
Richard Freudenberg
Brent Fuhr
Scott Jorgenson
Steve Larson
Deb Peterson
John Ferrin
Rob Houton
David Kroese
High Jump
Ken Lefever-Chief
Epley Hamilton
Paul Hamilton
Bev Barthule
John Barthule
Susan Marshall
Pat Selk
Jim Clark
Long/Triple Jump
Rich Soukup-Chief
Tim Renz
Bill Beard
Nick Behring
Bill Carr
Charles Caverzagie
Mary Caverzagie
Kent Henning
Tom Higley
Larry Hrbek
Scott Miller
Dwight Peterson
Hip # Table
Steve Davis
Dave Greathouse
Pool
Heather Steffens
Mark Sunderman
Mike Williams
Julie McMananery
Kristi Roth
Carly Morse
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BIG TEN Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
Pre-Meet Practice Schedule
Wednesday, May 11th
10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 12th
9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Track Open for Practice (West half of track closed during
hammer practice from 10am-1pm)
Shot Put Open for Practice
Hammer ONLY @ Ed Weir Stadium
(Infield-West end of track closed)
Discus Practice @ Ed Weir Stadium
(Infield or North Discus Field)
Javelin Practice (West Runway)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Track Open for Practice (West half of track closed during
hammer practice from 10am-1pm)
Shot Put Open for Practice
Hammer ONLY @ Ed Weir Stadium
(Infield-West end of track closed)
Discus Practice @ Ed Weir Stadium
(Infield or North Discus Field)
Javelin Practice (West Runway)
Friday, May 13th
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Track Open for Practice
Javelin Practice (West Runway)
Discus Practice (Infield or North Field)
Competition Begins
Saturday, May 14th
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Track Open for Practice
Shot Put Open for Practice
Javelin Practice (West Runway)
Discus Practice (Infield or North Field)
Competition Begins
Sunday, May 15th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Track Open for Practice
Competition Begins
9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Note: Big Ten Departure Requirements
1) Teams cannot depart earlier than 12PM CT on Thursday, May 12 unless a waiver is submitted & approved
2) Departure requirements only apply to teams whose academic year has not officially ended
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2016 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Time Schedule – Lincoln, NE
First Day – May 13, 2016
Noon
12:15
12:45
1:00
1:30
1:45
3:00
3:00
3:30
4:00
5:00
5:30
*7:30
*8:15
Decathlon 100 Meters
Heptathlon 100 Meter Hurdles
Decathlon Long Jump
Heptathlon High Jump
Men’s Hammer Throw (Trials & Finals)
Decathlon Shot Put
Decathlon High Jump
Heptathlon Shot Put
Women’s Hammer Throw (Trials & Finals)
Heptathlon 200 Meters
Decathlon 400 Meters
Men’s Pole Vault (Trials & Finals)
Men’s 10,000 Meters
Women’s 10,000 Meters
*The host school shall provide lighting for the 10,000-meter race, which shall be at least sufficient
enough to create a safe running environment (e.g. several mobile floodlights such as those used in
parking lots, construction areas, etc. would be sufficient). The games committee and officials will review
the start times of the event based on the weather policy approved by coaches.
**The women’s pole vault shall occur on the first day of the outdoor championships in odd years, while
the men’s pole vault shall occur on the first day of the outdoor championships in even years.
Decathlon and Heptathlon times are approximate and times may be adjusted based on number of
entries. Follow NCAA rule book.
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2016 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Time Schedule – Lincoln, NE
Second Day – May 14, 2016
9:30
10:15
10:15
11:30
11:45
12:45
12:45
1:20
2:30
2:50
3:00
3:15
3:20
3:30
3:35
3:50
4:05
4:20
4:35
4:35
4:45
4:50
5:00
5:15
5:25
5:40
5:55
6:15
6:30
6:45
Decathlon 110 Meter Hurdles
Decathlon Discus
Heptathlon Long Jump
Heptathlon Javelin
Decathlon Pole Vault
Heptathlon 800 Meters
Men’s Discus (Trials & Finals)
Men’s Long Jump (Trials & Finals)
Women’s 1500 Meters (Trials)
Men’s 1500 Meters (Trials)
Decathlon Javelin
Men’s High Jump (Trials & Finals)
Women’s 400 Meters (Trials)
Women’s Shot Put (Trials & Finals)
Men’s 400 Meters (Trials)
Women’s 100 Meters (Trials)
Men’s 100 Meters (Trials)
Women’s 100 Meter Hurdles (Trials)
Women’s Long Jump (Trials & Finals)
Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles (Trials)
Decathlon 1500 Meters
Women’s 800 Meters (Trials)
Women’s Javelin (Trials & Finals)
Men’s 800 Meters (Trials)
Women’s 200 Meters (Trials)
Men’s 200 Meters (Trials)
Women’s 400 Meter Hurdles (Trials)
Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles (Trials)
Men’s 3,000 Meter Steeplechase
Women’s 3,000 Meter Steeplechase
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2016 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Time Schedule – Lincoln, NE
Third Day – May 15, 2016
12:00
12:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
1:45
1:55
2:05
2:15
2:25
2:30
2:30
2:35
2:40
2:45
2:50
2:55
3:03
3:08
3:18
3:28
3:35
3:42
3:49
4:11
4:33
4:45
Women’s Triple Jump (Trials & Finals)
Women’s Discus (Trials & Finals)
Women’s Pole Vault (Finals)
Men’s Shot Put (Trials & Finals)
Women’s High Jump (Finals)
Women’s 4x100 Meter Relay (Finals)
Men’s 4x100 Meter Relay (Finals)
Women’s 1500 Meters (Finals)
Men’s 1500 Meters (Finals)
Women’s 100 Meter Hurdles (Finals)
Men’s Triple Jump (Trials & Finals)
Men’s Javelin (Trials & Finals)
Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles (Finals)
Women’s 400 Meters (Finals)
Men’s 400 Meters (Finals)
Women’s 100 Meters (Finals)
Men’s 100 Meters (Finals)
Women’s 800 Meters (Finals)
Men’s 800 Meters (Finals)
Women’s 400 Meter Hurdles (Finals)
Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles (Finals)
Women’s 200 Meters (Finals)
Men’s 200 Meters (Finals)
Women’s 5000 Meters (Finals)
Men’s 5000 Meters (Finals)
Women’s 4x400 Meter Relay (Sections if necessary)
Men’s 4x400 Meter Relay (Sections if necessary)
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Championship Information
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Host Athletic Communications Contact:
Nate Pohlen
Office: 402-472-7781
Cell: 402-429-5493
Email: [email protected]
One Memorial Stadium
P.O. Box 880123
Lincoln, NE 68588-0123
Results
Results for the event will be available at huskers.com and BigTen.org. Results will be available for
teams in the Meet Management Headquarters located in Memorial Stadium through Gate 14 or
16. Results will also be posted near the concession stand inside Memorial Stadium located
through Gate 18. Heat Sheets will be posted prior to each day’s competition.
Media Credentials
All media members, including institutions’ communications contacts, interested in covering the event
should submit credential requests to Nate Pohlen via e-mail by Friday, May 6 at 5:00 P.M. CT. The
media credential request form is on page 41 of this manual.
Media credentials may be picked up on the competition days. All credentials may be picked up at
MEDIA WILL CALL located at Gate 14 of Memorial Stadium on the west side of the track. Credentials
will allow its bearer access on all days of the event.
General Media Information
1. Media will be provided with a Media credential, allowing them access to the field
and the designated photo areas.
2. A media and SID area, including Wi-Fi, will be available in the media area in the bleachers and
on the concourse.
3. Complete results will be available in the media area following the conclusion of each day’s
event. Results will be posted in the area throughout the day.
4. Heat sheets and results packets (condensed men and women) will be available in the media
area or on huskers.com.
5. An interview area will be provided at the SE corner of the track.
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Athletic Training
Dear Big Ten Track and Field Athletic Trainers:
Welcome to the University of Nebraska. The training facility will be open any time the track is open for
practice, warm up or competition, or as needed for any treatments or practice times you and your team
may require.
If a certified or student athletic trainer will not be accompanying your team, please let us know prior to
your team’s arrival so that we can make the necessary arrangements for your team to be covered.
There will be an EMS on site during the entire competition. They will be located in close proximity to
the finish line and pole vault. There will also be an on-site Sports Medicine Physician throughout the
meet. A physician will be on call for the practice times. If you have an athlete that needs to be seen by
the physician, please contact one of the staff athletic trainers, and they will make those arrangements
for you.
I hope this has assisted you in planning your visit to the University of Nebraska. Please do not hesitate
to contact me at 402-472-4382 or by email at [email protected] I look forward to meeting you and
hope that you and your team have a successful, healthy and safe season.
During the 2016 Championships, an athletic training facility will be available to student-athletes and
visiting athletic training staff. This facility will be located in the Team Camp Area at the south end of
the Hawks Championship Center. The following will be available:
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Treatment tables
Hydrocollator/Heating packs
Ultrasound/ Electrical stim units
Ice
OSHA/ Biohazard containers
First aid and Wound care supplies
Ice baths will be located at this site for post-practice or competition icing
During all competitions, there will be an on-site EMS crew and ambulance. Should an emergency arise,
the track is within a 10-minute transport to a Level One trauma center. All emergencies will be
directed to Bryan LGH West.
In the case of an emergency, the following plan will be activated:
1. Athletic Training Staff & Team Physician manage and evaluate emergency.
2. If EMS care is needed, they will be notified and directed to person needing care.
3. In Life-Threatening injuries/conditions, the EMS staff will assume immediate care of the athlete,
assisted by the on-site physician and athletic training staff.
4. If the injury or issue is non-life threatening they will be evaluated by the on-site physician and
athletic training staff. If transport is needed, another EMS unit will be brought on-site to facilitate that.
The injured athlete will be transported to the Bryan LGH West and Emergency Room.
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Sincerely,
Brad Brown, MA, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Nebraska
Office: 402-472-4382
Cell: 402-540-9261
Email: [email protected]
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Liz Rodell, ATC
Cell: (314) 623-5078
Email: [email protected]
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ashley Torske, ATC
Cell: (402) 310-9640
Email: [email protected]
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AWARDS
The following awards will be presented at the championships:
1. Two team championship trophies (for men’s and women’s team champions)
2. Individual medals will be presented to the first three finishers in each event, including all
members of the first three finishing relay teams immediately at the conclusion of each
respective event.
Notes for Coaches and Athletes:
1. Awards will be presented on the award’s stand near the center of the home stretch
immediately at the conclusion of each respective final event.
2. Student-athletes accepting awards on the medal stand must wear team issued warm-ups.
Track Athlete of the Year, Field Athlete of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Coach of the Year, Track
Athlete of the Championships, and Field Athlete of the Championships awards (not presented at the
championship site) will be shipped to the appropriate institutions. Selections are made by coaches’
ballot the Tuesday after the championships (Tuesday, May 17). A Big Ten Conference Awards Ballot is
located on page 39 of this manual.
BANNERS
Any banners other than the approved Big Ten Conference banners may not be posted in or around the
facility. Banners advertising equipment of manufacturers are prohibited.
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
All rules and procedures not covered in the Big Ten Conference Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track
Championships Manual and the Conference Handbook shall fall under the rules and procedures of the
NCAA Track & Field Rulebook. Please see the complete Technical Manual included on pages 23-30 of this
manual.
CLERKING AREA
The Clerking Area is located in the SW corner inside the Cook Pavilion Indoor Football Facility east of Ed
Weir Stadium.
Running event athletes should check-in with the clerk a minimum of 45 minutes before their event. For
relays, athletes must check-in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the event. All competitors in the 3,000meter steeplechase must report to check-in 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the first
steeplechase. All athletes must return to the clerking area a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the event
to be escorted to the starting line. Field athletes (LJ, TJ, HJ, SP, JT, HT, & DT) should check-in a minimum
of 45 minutes prior to their event at the event site. Pole Vault Athletes should check-in a minimum of
90 minutes prior to their event at the event site.
COACHES’ MEETING
A mandatory meeting for all participating coaches will be held on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 P.M. CT in
the club level 4th floor on the east side of Memorial Stadium, enter through Gate 19 of Memorial
Stadium and take the elevator to the 4th floor. Index cards for questions will be available in a box near
the common finish line at the track during practice. Please turn the index cards in to the designated box
located at the start/finish line by 5:00 p.m.
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There will also be a Coaches’ Meeting at the common finish line immediately following competition each
day on site during the Championships.
COACHES’ PACKETS
Coaches’ packets will be distributed to each head coach at the Coaches’ Meeting on Thursday, May 12th.
The packets include: coaching area locations, credentials, competition numbers, pins, heat sheets,
programs and other championship information.
COACHING AREAS
Coaching areas will be defined at each event. Proper credentials are required to access these areas.
There is a limit of one event coach per institution permitted in each event coaching box along with the
head coach. Those without credentials will be asked to leave the coaching box.
CONCESSIONS/ FOOD
The concession stand at Ed Weir Stadium will be located on the east side of Memorial Stadium inside
Gate 18 and will be available throughout the competition. Additional drink carts will be available around
Ed Weir Stadium as well.
CREDENTIALS
Credentials will be distributed to all teams at the Coaches’ Meeting. Each team will receive a maximum
of 34 student-athlete credentials, 13 team personnel credentials, and 2 athletic trainer credentials per
gender. All media requests for credentials should be directed to:
Nate Pohlen
Assistant Communications Director
Track & Field
[email protected]
Credentials will be issued for the coaches, team personnel, event staff, media, and officials. Studentathletes will not be provided credentials but will be issued a wristband. Please wear your credential at
all times for access to designated areas. Please fill in the names of all staff on the Official Team Travel
Party Roster, on page 32 of this manual, and return by Thursday, April 28th at 5:00 P.M. CT.
DRUG TESTING
As part of its comprehensive drug testing program, the Big Ten Conference will conduct drug testing at a
number of Conference championships and tournaments each year. Drug testing may occur at any Big
Ten Championship or tournament and any student-athlete on the travel squad (including a nonparticipating or injured student-athlete) is subject to drug testing. Specific information regarding drug
testing protocols can be found in Appendix F of the Big Ten Conference Handbook. Please fill out and
return the Team Travel Information Form on page 31 of this manual, by Thursday, April 28th at 5:00
P.M. CT including the name and cell phone number of your institutional representative who will be
responsible for assisting with the drug testing procedure should one of your student-athletes be chosen
for testing.
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ENTRY FORMS/ PROCEDURES
Please visit www.directathletics.com to complete your online registration for the 2016 Big Ten Outdoor
Track & Field Championships. The final entries are due on Wednesday, May 11th at Noon CT.
Final entries shall be a maximum of four entrants per event per institution in all individual events and a
limit of one relay team per institution in each relay race. The travel squad limit for the Championship is
34 per gender.
All entries are final once submitted by Wednesday, May 11th at Noon CT. At this point, the entries
will be forwarded by the online entry service to Delta timing. According to the technical manual and
NCAA rules final entries will be drawn by the computer with like performances randomly drawn by the
declarations official.
Performances submitted by coaches must have been made in the current outdoor season and must
include the student-athlete’s best performance of the year. No relay performances are acceptable.
Heating and flighting shall be accomplished in accordance with the guidelines established in Section 14
of the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships Manual and drawn by computer.
The Big Ten will make available a complete list of all entries for each event during the afternoon of
Wednesday, May 11th, immediately following the Noon CT deadline for final declarations. Coaches will
receive notification via e-mail, and the lists will either be contained in the e-mail, available online, or
both.
FACILITIES
Long Jump
NE, NW, SE Runway
SW Runway
(Pits # 9, 11 & 12 on Map)(Pit # 10 on Map)
Runway Length
190’
187’
Runway Width
4’
4’
Board To Pit
9’10”
9’10”
Landing Pit Length
33’
33’
Landing Pit Width
9’5”
9’5”
Triple Jump
NE, NW, SE Runway
SW Runway
(Pits # 9, 11 & 12 on Map)(Pit # 10 on Map)
Runway Length
190’
187’
Runway Width
4’
4’
Board To Pit
42’8” & 36’
42’8” & 36’
Landing Pit Length
33’
33’
Landing Pit Width
9’5”
9’5”
Pole Vault
Runway Length
Runway Width
East Runway
125’6”
4’
West Runway
166’3”
4’
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High Jump
Runway Approach
Open
90’+
Javelin
Runway Length
Runway Width
135’5”
13’2”
Running
Dec/Hep
80’
# of Lanes
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HOSPITALITY
Proper credentials are required to gain access into all of the hospitality areas.
Student-Athlete Hospitality
Fruit, snacks, water, and sport drink will be located at the concession stand in the Hawks Lobby.
Officials’, Staff, and Coaches’ Hospitality
Hospitality will be located inside of Gate 19 in Memorial Stadium. This area will be specifically for
officials, coaches, volunteers, and other event personnel. Proper credentials will be required to enter.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Each team is responsible for making their own reservations. Please call the respective hotels with
questions. Please complete and return the Team Travel Information Form (page 31) by Thursday, April
28th at 5:00 P.M. CT.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of inclement weather, an official announcement will be made over the PA system and the
stadium will be cleared. Please follow the instructions of the PA announcer and event staff. Guests can
proceed to their vehicles or the east concourse of Memorial Stadium.
INCREMENTS COMMITTEE
An increments committee will be comprised of the current, previous and future host head coaches of
the outdoor track and field championships. Coaches are to submit their preferred increment form (page
42) to Natalie Lutz ([email protected]) by Noon CT on Monday, May 9th. The Conference office will
disseminate the forms to the committee which will share the final increments to the coaches group by
Noon CT on Tuesday, May 10th.
IMPLEMENT CERTIFICATION / IMPLEMENT WEIGH-IN
Implements for the Shot Put, Hammer Throw, Discus, and Javelin will be weighed and certified in Cook
Pavillion and stored at the storage building located at southeast corner of Ed Weir Stadium.
Implements must be checked-in a minimum of 1-2 hours prior to the start of the event.
Once an implement is submitted for certification, it will remain impounded until the completion of the
event.
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Implements passing certification will be brought to the event 60 minutes prior to the start of the event.
Implements used in competition are to be picked up at the event or weigh-in site at the conclusion of
the event.
Competitors who require implements for practice after weigh-in should bring secondary implements.
Illegal implements will be secured until after the meet and may be picked up at the weigh-in site at the
conclusion of the competition.
Implement Certification/Weigh-In Hours
Thursday, May 12th – 4pm-7pm
Friday, May 13th – 8am-6pm
Saturday, May 14th – 8am-6:30pm
Sunday, May 15th – 9am-4pm
IMPLEMENT / EQUIPMENT SHIPPING
Nebraska will accept and deliver any tents, pole vault poles, implements, or other equipment a team
may ship. Coaches can pick up shipped items at the track storage building located in the southeast
corner of Ed Weir Stadium.
Items must be received no later than Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 at:
University of Nebraska
Department of Athletics
c/o Derek Bond
One Memorial Stadium
Lincoln, NE 68588
Following the event, the host institution will ship items back provided that a pre-paid shipping label is
provided by the institution requiring returned items. All items will be shipped on Tuesday, May 17th,
2016.
Please notify Derek Bond at [email protected] if you plan to ship anything to Nebraska.
GAMES COMMITTEE
The Games Committee shall consist of the Conference head track coaches and the Conference office
representative as a non-voting member.
All members of the Games Committee must be present to convene the Committee. A majority vote is
required for actions or recommendations by the Committee.
The primary function of the Games Committee is to give specialized assistance and guidance to the
championship manager when questions or problems arise during the conduct of the championship
where authority for resolution of such problems is not covered by the manual, the NCAA track rules, or
the rules regulations, and agreements of the Conference.
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LOCKER ROOMS
Showers will be located in the Hawks Championship Center, which is located northwest of Ed Weir
Stadium. Teams are responsible for providing their own towels.
MERCHANDISE AND PROGRAMS
Programs and Merchandise will be on sale inside Memorial Stadium at Gate 18.
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
The Organization Committee shall consist of the current host coach, along with the host coaches of the
previous year’s championships, the following year’s championships, Derek Bond, Da’Nelle Earl, and
Natalie Lutz. Organization Committee will meet at 2:00 P.M. CT on Thursday, May 12th at the common
finish line on the southeast side of the track. At this meeting, the Organization Committee shall review
all heat sheets for the championships.
PARKING
Team Parking
Bus parking will be located in Lot 5. Team vans will be allotted parking in Lot 9 parking garage. A map
displaying parking lots can be found on page 44.
Spectator Parking
Public parking for the championship will be located in Lots 8, 9, & 12. A map displaying parking lots can
be found on page 44.
PASS LIST
A Pass List is included in this packet on pages 33-36. Please fill it out with the names of all noncredentialed administrators, parents, bus driver, and anyone else you would like to gain entry to the
event. Your institution will receive a bill for the cost of admission for these individuals.
Please turn this in to Whitney Cave at [email protected] by Noon CST on Thursday, May 12th. Please
bring a copy of the list to give to Derek Bond at the Coaches’ Meeting on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00pm.
PROTESTS
1. Protests relating to matters which develop during the conduct of the championship should be made
at once and not later than 15 minutes after the result has been officially posted. This must be in writing.
If no protests were filed after the aforementioned 15-minute period, the results are declared as final
and no changes to them may be made.
2. On any disqualification, the referee shall inform the coach involved before the official results are
announced.
3. Any protests must be made in writing by one of the coaches, and submitted to the referee, who will
render a decision. (See the Protest form on page 37)
4. The SID will record the time of results and the announcer will announce the results.
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5. A second protest (appeal) may be made to the referee. Upon receiving this (second) protest, the
referee is required to turn the protests over to the jury of appeals who will make the final decision. The
referee must leave the jury and not be involved in their deliberation. This decision is final and without
appeal.
6. Decisions of game officials are final. Protests arising from the decisions of the officials or any
inadvertent misinterpretation of the rules will not be considered by the Conference.
7. Eagle Eye will be the only video evidence that may be used to support a protest or appeal.
PROTOCOL
There shall be absolutely no cheering by coaches, officials, or non-competing student-athletes from the
infield or on the track itself.
RESULTS / SCORING
Delta Timing will be used for all results and scoring for the championships. The championships will be
scored to eight places for both track and field events. The value of first through eighth place shall be as
follows: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Scoring shall be the same for individual and relay events.
SPIKE REQUIREMENTS
The use of 1/4 inch or 7mm pyramid or compression spikes will be strictly enforced at Ed Weir Stadium.
Please see attachment on page 45.
SQUAD SIZE
The squad size shall be limited to 34 competitors from each institution per gender.
TEAM CAMPS
Team areas will be located in the Hawks Championship Center northwest of Ed Weir Stadium. The
location is covered, so tents will not be necessary.
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased through huskers.com or by calling the University of Nebraska Ticket office at
402-472-3111 or 1-800-8-BIGRED.
Adult
Student
Adult
Student
Ticket Prices
All Session
All Session
Single Session
Single Session
$15
$10
$7
$5
TIES
Ties in team and individual competition at the Conference championship shall stand, with the exception
of ties in the field events. If placement in track events can be determined by the championship’s visual
image system, ties will then be broken by 1/1000 of a second. The NCAA Track & Field Rules Book shall
be referred to for the method of separating ties produced by identical measurements in the field events.
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Duplicate awards will be awarded by the Conference office.
UNIFORMS/NUMBERS
Each institution’s student-athletes shall wear only the university’s official equipment (warm-ups,
competition equipment) as covered by the Conference rules.
If a student-athlete is in violation of this rule, an official will give one warning to both the coach and the
student-athlete.
If the correction is not made, the student-athlete in violation will be disqualified by the referee from all
remaining events. Any points made by the student-athlete in question before the disqualification shall
stand.
VIDEO TAPING
Nebraska will NOT provide videotaping for schools. Each school will be responsible for their own
videotaping. All teams should plan to use wireless video equipment. A power supply will not be
available.
WARM-UP AREA
The Warm-up areas are located on the turf field outside of the Hawks Championship Center and in the
Cook Pavilion Indoor Football Facility
WEIGHT ROOM
The weight room in the Alloy Strength Complex in Hawks Championship Center will be available for
competing athletes from 8am-12:00pm Thursday-Saturday. Athletes must be accompanied by a coach.
The Warm-up areas are located on the turf field outside of the Hawks Championship Center and in the
Cook Pavilion Indoor Football Facility. Warmup hurdles and blocks will be provided in the Cook Pavilion.
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Getting Around Lincoln
If you're driving in Lincoln, numbered streets run north-south, with the street numbers
increasing as you travel eastward. Lettered and name streets run east-west, and "O" Street
provides the reference point for north-south street designations. Bus transportation is
available throughout the city, including a "mini-bus" loop around the downtown and university
campus.
Addresses
Ed Weir Stadium
Lincoln, NE 68508
Lincoln Airport
2400 W Adams St
Lincoln, NE 68524
Eppley Airfield
4501 Abbot Drive
Omaha, NE 68110
Bus Vendors
Arrow Stage Lines
Windstar Coach Lines
Jamie Meyer
Sarah or Heather
Phone: 1-800-356-0727
EXT: 209
Phone: 402-228-4453
888-494-6378
Fax: 712-792-9615
Rental Cars/ Vans
Avis
Phone: 402-474-1202
800-331-1212
Budget
Phone: 402-472-2800
800-527-0700
Hertz
Phone: 402-474-4079
800-654-3131
Phone: 402-474-4301
800-227-7368
National
Rent-A-Van
Phone: 402-421-3400
Thrifty
Phone: 402-474-1122
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Churches
Belmont Baptist
3423 North 14th Street
Phone: 402-476-8276
First Presbyterian
17th & F Street
Phone: 402-477-6037
Cornerstone (UMHE)
th
640 North 16 Street
Phone: 402-476-0355
402-476-0926
St. Mary’s Catholic
14th & K Street
Phone: 402-435-2125
First Christian
16th & K Street
Phone:402-475-4289
Christian Science Synod
1900 D Street
Phone: 402-476-3680
Christian Science Synod
950 N. 63rd Street
Phone: 402-464-4422
Oak Lake Evangelical
3300 N 1st Street
Phone: 402-474-3344
Lutheran Student Center ELCA
535 N. 16th Street
Phone: 402-435-3697
University Lutheran Chapel Missouri 1510 Q Street
Phone: 402-466-3997
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
640 N. 56th Street
Phone: 402-466-9123
Faith United Church of Christ
901 Charleston Street
Phone: 402-477-2946
Capitol View Seventh Day Adventist 1640 A Street
Phone: 402-476-7922
St. Paul United Methodist
Phone: 402-477-6951
1309 R Street
Restaurants
Applebee’s
1133 Q Street
Phone: 402-476-5165
Beacon Lounge
311 S 11th Street
Phone: 402-438-7211
Bison Witches Bar & Deli
1320 P Street #100
Phone: 402-474-3366
Blue Orchard Thai Restaurant
129 N 10th Street
Phone: 402-742-7250
Brewsky’s
201 N 8th Street
Phone: 402-328-2739
Bruegger’s Bagels
1209 Q Street
Phone: 402-474-6001
Buzzard Billy’s
247 N 8th Street #101
Phone: 402-475-8822
Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3)
1328 P Street
Phone: 402-475-2999
Chipotle
1317 Q Street # 100
Phone: 402-474-1133
Doozy’s
101 N 14th Street #3
Phone: 402-438-1616
El Potrero
247 N 8th Street #120
Phone: 402-477-4551
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Jersey Mike’s Subs
210 N 14th Street #7
Phone: 402-476-0500
Jimmy John’s
101 N 14th Street #2
Phone: 402-477-1400
Lazlo’s Brewery & Pub
210 n 7th Street
Phone: 402-434-5636
LeadBelly American Pub
301 N 8th Street
Phone: 402-261-8849
The Mill (Coffeehouse)
800 P Street #100
Phone: 402-475-5522
Misty’s Steakhouse and Brewery
200 N 11th Street
Phone: 402-476-7766
Noodles and Company
210 N 14th Street
Phone: 402-475-4131
Old Chicago
826 P Street
Phone: 402-477-2277
Panda Express
1317 Q Street
Phone: 402-475-0008
The Oven
201 N 8th Street #117
Phone:(402-475-6118
Panera Bread
211 N 12th Street
Phone: 402-435-0837
Raising Cane’s
201 N 14th Street
Phone: 402-858-7043
Red Onion Grill
141 N 9th Street
Phone: 402-475-4844
Scooters Coffee House
1033 O Street #100
Phone: 402-474-5282
Starbucks
1201 P Street
Phone: 402-435-2622
Subway
101 N 14th Street #2
Phone: 402-476-8193
Valentino’s
3457 Holdrege Street
Phone: 402-467-3611
Local Attractions
Gateway Mall
61st & O Street
402-464-3196
Champions Fun Center
1555 Yoland Avenue
402-434-7066
Morrill Hall Univ. of Nebraska State Museum South of 14th & Vine
402-472-2642
Marcus Grand Theatre
1101 P Street
402-323-6720
Lied Center of Performing Arts
301 N 12th Street
402-472-4747
South Pointe Pavilions Shopping Center
27th & Pine Lake Road
402-421-2114
From Nebraska Gift Shop
803 Q Street
402-476-2455
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Section 14. Heats, Flight, Qualifying Procedures and Staggers
A. General Information for Running Events
1. The championship shall be run at metric distances.
2. If lanes are vacant, the following will apply:
Scenario (8 Lanes, 9 Lanes)
If nine lanes compete, use lanes ---, 1-9
If eight lanes compete, use lanes 1-8, 2-9
If seven lanes compete, use lanes 2-8, 2-8
If six lanes compete, use lanes 2-7, 3-8
If five lanes compete, use lanes 3-7, 3-7
If four lanes compete, use lanes 3-6, 3-6
Lane assignments are never altered after the Organization Committee has approved
them. If all eight or nine lanes are filled and one student-athlete drops out, that lane
shall remain vacant.
3. If a 10-lane track is used, there shall be a nine-person final in all events except in relays where
there will be a 10-team seeded final. With the exception of relays, lanes 1-9 will be seeded to
the process used for a nine-lane track. If 10 lanes are used for the relays, seeding will be based
on best performances.
4. Runners legally entered and declared in all running events run and give an honest effort to
advance to the next round or to score, or be disqualified from all remaining competition. Points
scored prior to this infraction shall stand. However, a student-athlete barred from scratching or
dropping out because of injury or illness may return to the competition if the championship
physician substantiates the aliment and subsequent recovery to the referee.
In such a case, the physician must substantiate the ailment within 30 minutes following the
moment when the student-athlete either scratches from an event or fails to finish an event due
to injury or illness. If extraordinary circumstances render it impossible for this to occur within 30
minutes, it shall occur at the earliest reasonable opportunity. (Revised and Effective 2/08)
5. Only those runners can be seeded who have a wind legal time for the event in which they
have been entered.
6. If the heat leader withdraws from the race, the event will be redrawn.
(Effective 8/1/00)
7. If student-athletes tie by time for the last slot(s) into the final, this shall be handled as follows:
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a. For events of 400 meters and shorter, there shall be a two-section final if a tie occurs
in the qualifying round. The second section shall include heat winners and all others
who qualify to the final by place and time. The first section will consist of tied runners.
Time will determine final places, from two sections.
b. For events over 400 meters, there shall be a one section final.
8. Relay entries shall be declared with other entries. Relay personnel cards will go to the clerk of
the course no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the two relays.
B. Staggers
1. The direction for the 100-meters, 100- / 110-meter hurdles and 200-meters will be
determined by the Games Committee, when possible.
2. The 800-meters will be a one-turn stagger.
3. The 1500-meters will be a run from a waterfall start.
4. The 3,000-, 5,000- and 10,000-meters will use a waterfall start with two alleys and a one-turn
stagger.
5. The 4x400-meter relay will be run from a three-turn stagger.
6. The 400 meters, 4x100-meter relay and 400-meter hurdles shall be run in lanes all the way
and from a two-turn stagger.
C. Qualifying Procedures for the 100-meters/100-meter hurdles, 110-meter hurdles, 200-meters, 400meters and 400-meter hurdles:
1. For an eight-lane track –
No. of Entries: Method of Qualifying
1-8: Finals only
9-16: Two heats (qualify two from each heat and the next four best times to the finals)
17-24: Three heats (qualify two from each heat and the next two best times to the
finals)
25-32: Four heats (qualify the heat winners and the next four best times to the finals)
33-40: Five heats (qualify the heat winners and the next three best times to the finals)
2. For a nine-lane track –
No. of Entries: Method of Qualifying
1-9: Finals only 10-18: Two heats (qualify two from each heat and the next five best
times)
19-27: Three heats (qualify two from reach heat and the next three best times)
28-36: Four heats (qualify the heat winner and the next five best times)
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3. Heats shall be drawn from the descending order list using the serpentine method according to
the NCAA Rulebook.
4. In drawing heats, the same number of lanes will be used in all heats of an event, regardless of
the number of student-athletes in each heat.
D. 800-meters (Revised and Effective 4/16/13)
1. A one-turn stagger shall be used.
2. Position placement in the trial heats will be random.
a. No more than eight runners and no less than five shall run in a heat in the trials.
b. When there are fewer runners than lanes on the track, all lanes will be used to
randomly assign lanes.
3. The heat structure in the trials shall be as follows:
# of Competitors: Heat Structure
9 or less: finals only
10-16: two heats
17-24: three heats
25-32: four heats
33-40: five heats
4. Advancement into the finals shall be as follows:
a. From two heats – top three in each heat plus next three best times.
b. From three heats – top two in each heat plus next three best times.
c. From four heats – heat winners plus next five best times.
d. From five heats – heat winners plus next four best times.
5. Nine runners shall qualify into the finals.
a. Heat winners will draw for the preferred lanes in the middle of the track. All others
will be placed randomly.
b. On an eight-lane track, the last three qualifiers will be randomly placed in a box in
lanes seven and eight.
c. If finals only, all seeding will be random.
6. Heats shall be drawn from the descending order list using the serpentine method according to
the NCAA Rulebook.
7. In drawing heats, the same number of lanes will be used in all hears of an event, regardless of
the number of student-athletes in each heat.
E. Qualifying Procedures for the 1,500 meters
No. of Entries: Method of Qualifying
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1-12: Finals only
13-24: Two heats (qualify the top four from each heat and the four fastest)
25 & over: Three heats (qualify the top three from each heat plus the three fastest)
1. Heats shall be drawn from the descending order list using the serpentine
method according to the NCAA Rulebook.
2. In drawing heats, the same number of lanes will be used in all hears of an
event, regardless of the number of student-athletes in each heat.
F. Seeding procedures for the 3,000-meter steeplechase
1. The 3,000-meter steeplechase race shall be run as two-section finals with a waterfall start
except as outlined below.
a. If 16 or fewer runners are entered, the race shall be conducted in one section.
b. If more than 16 runners are entered, the race shall be conducted in two sections as
follows:
1. The seeded section shall consist of runners with the top 16 seed times.
2. The unseeded section shall consist of runners with seed times equal to 17th
and above, as well as any runner entered without a seed time.
2. All Competitors in both the men’s and women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase must report to the
check-in 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start of first steeplechase race. If, at that time, four
or fewer runners are scheduled to compete in the unseeded heat, then all declared runners in
the event will run as part of the seeded heat, and the event shall then be run as a one section
final.
3. Any unseeded section shall immediately precede the seeded section for the applicable gender
(e.g., if there are to be unseeded sections for both the women and men, the women’s unseeded
section would immediately precede the women’s seeded section and the men’s unseeded
section would immediately precede the men’s seeded section.).
The approximate times of each section will be announced following check-in and will be
dependent upon whether there will be unseeded sections for either or both genders.
Approximately 15 minutes will be provided for each section. The men’s steeplechase shall be
run first in even-numbered years; women’s steeplechase shall be run first in odd numbered
years.
G. Seeding procedures for the 5,000-meters and 10,000-meters (Revised and Effective 5/04)
1. Two waterfall starts shall be used with two alleys and a one turn stagger.
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2. The top 20 seeded runners shall be placed in random positions on the front row. Fourteen
athletes will be places in the front row of the inside alley, and six athletes will be places in the
front row of the outside alley.
3. Runners with the 21st-40th seed times will be places in random positions in the second row.
Fourteen athletes will be places in the second row of the inside alley, and six athletes will be
places in the second row of the outside alley.
4. If the 10,000-meters is started, but cannot be completed, it shall be declared a “no-race”. No
points or individual medals will be awarded.
H. Relays – (see relay conversion tables attached)
1. 4x400-meter Relay
a. A three turn stagger will be used.
b. Two sections shall be run. The top three (3) point scoring teams going into the relay
on the last day of the championship shall be together in the second section. The relay
teams with the next four (4) best times shall also be in that second section and the six
(6) remaining teams shall run in the first section. Lane assignments shall be determined
based on qualifying times in descending order. (Revised 3/00, 4/03, 2/16; Effective
2/16).
c. The final results will be based on time.
d. All other events must be completed and the updated team scored announced prior to
the start of the 4x400 relay. (Revised and Effective 2/08).
2. 4x100-meter Relay
a. Seeding for the 4x100-meterwill be based on qualifying times. The top seven (7)
teams will run in the fast section and the six (6) remaining teams will run in the first
section. Lane assignments shall be determined based on qualifying times in descending
order. (Revised and Effective 2/16)
b. On an eight (8) lane track if there are eight (8) or fewer teams, a one heat final shall
be run utilizing lanes 1-8.
c. On an eight (8) lane track if there are nine (9) or more teams, a two heat final shall be
run utilizing lanes 2-8.
d. On a nine (9) lane track if there are nine (9) or fewer teams, a one heat final shall be
run utilizing lanes 1-9.
e. One a nine (9) lane track if there are ten (10) or more teams, a two heat final shall be
run utilizing lanes 2-9.
I. Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and Hammer
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1. The top nine (9) student-athletes will qualify to the finals.
2. Flights shall be drawn based on descending order; the order shall then be randomized within
the flight.
3. Flights shall consist of no less than six (6), no more than twelve (12) competitors.
(Revised and Effective 4/03)
4. A 15-minute warm-up period shall be available before each flight. If the flight consists of 11 or
more competitors, the warm-up time shall increase to 20-minutes. This time period shall be
limited to competitors in the upcoming flight. Once the top nine have been determined, a 10miute warm-up for the finals shall be implemented as needed.
5. The time limit for an attempt will be one minute.
J. Long Jump
1. The top nine student-athletes will qualify to the finals.
2. Flights shall be drawn based on descending order; the order shall then be randomized within
the flight
3. Flights will consist of no less than six (6), no more than twelve (12) competitors.
(Revised 4/03, 2/08; Effective 2/08)
4. A 15-minute warm-up period shall be available before each flight. If the flight consists of 11 or
more competitors, the warm-up time shall increase to 20-minutes. This time period will be
limited to competitors in the upcoming flight. Once the top nine have been determined, a 10miute warm-up for the finals shall be implemented as needed.
5. The time limit for an attempt will be one minute.
6. In addition, takeoff boards shall be made of wood, with specifications that are consistent with
NCAA requirements. (Revised and Effective 2/08)
K. Triple Jump
1. Follow the same procedures as for the long jump.
2. Takeoff boards shall be positioned according to the NCAA rule book.
3. The time limit for an attempt will be one minute.
L. Pole Vault (Revised and Effective 5/04)
1. The order will be drawn by lot.
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2. The Increments Committee will share the final height increments with the coaches group by
noon CT Tuesday preceding the Championships, based on the procedure outlined in Section 33
of this manual. (Revised 12/97, 2/12, 2/16; Effective 2/16)
3. The time limit for an attempt will be one minute. (Revised and Effective 12/9/97)
4. In addition to NCAA rules, the following safety procedures shall be followed
(Revised and Effective 7/25/02):
a. The landing pad shall also have a 8’ x 10’ target zone called the “preferred landing
zone,” sewn or painted with two 4-inch wide stripes on its top pad. The rectangle shall
begin 3’6” behind zero line when the landing pad is set in its proper position. The
purpose of the preferred landing zone is to offer coaches and vaulters a guide for safe,
efficient landings.
b. The home event management will designate a coach’s area next to the pole vault
event. This area should be marked in an appropriate way to designate this coaching
area. The coach’s area will permit one coach per intuition to have access to vaulters for
coaching activity.
c. The runway should be marked along its edges not to extend further than 3” from its
sides in foot markings – measured from the back of the planting box (back of the stop
board), in the following manner: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’, 10’, 11’, 12’, 13’, 20’, 30’, 40’, 50’, 60’, 70’,
80’, 90’, 100’, 110’, 120’. These markings may be permanently painted or scribed to the
sides of the runway. Further, competitors should be encouraged to mark their stops,
and mid marks, along the sides of the runway (not to extend into the runway more than
3”) with chalk or tape.
d. Prior to warm-up, the field referee, head field judge, event judge, or assigned
inspector of implements shall inspect the event venue (to include landing system and
planting box).
e. Per NCAA rule 6-6-4, the practice of “tapping” is prohibited during warm-ups and
competition. Failure to adhere to this prohibition will result in immediate
disqualification from the competition for the assisted athlete.
M. High Jump (Revised and Effective 5/04)
The same procedures shall be used as for the pole vault,.The time limit for an attempt will be one
minute.
N. Heptathlon (women’s championship only) (Revised and Effective 5/04)
1. The Heptathlon shall consist of seven events that will be held on two consecutive days (Friday
and Saturday) in the following order:
First Day
100-Meter Hurdles
High Jump
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Shot Put
200-Meters
Second Day
Long Jump
Javelin
800-Meters
2. For the 100-meter hurdles, hurdles shall be placed in consecutive lanes, but the athletes shall
run in alternate lanes. No athlete shall run in any lane without a hurdle both inside and outside
their lane. (Revised 8/04, 2/10; Effective 2/10)
3. Other than the last running event, all running event sections shall be determined by best
seasonal performance in the event, and shall be equal in number of competitors as possible. No
fewer than three competitors shall start in any section, and assignment of lanes shall be drawn
by lot. (Revised 4/13; Effective 4/13)
4. For the field events, if there are more than 13 competitors, two or more flights shall be used.
The flights shall be determined based on best seasonal performance in the event, and shall be as
equal in number of competitors as possible. When more than one flight is used, the flights shall
be concurrent when facilities are available. (Revised 4/13; Effective 4/13)
5. The winner shall be the competitor who has scored the highest number of points in all events
awarded on the basis of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) scoring table.
(Revised and Effective 3/08)
O. Decathlon (men’s championship only) (Revised and Effective 5/04)
1. The decathlon shall consist of 10 events that will be held on two consecutive days (Friday and
Saturday) at the Conference championships. The events will be in the following order:
First Day
100-Meter Dash
Long Jump
Shot Put
High Jump
400-meters
Second Day
110-Meter Hurdles
Discus
Pole Vault
Javelin
1500-Meters
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2. For the 110-meter hurdles, hurdles shall be placed in consecutive lanes, but the athletes shall
run in alternate lanes. No athlete shall run in any lane without a hurdle both inside and outside
their lane. (Revised 8/04, 2/10; Effective 2/10)
3. Other than the last running event, all running event sections shall be determined by best
seasonal performance in the event, and shall be equal in number of competitors as possible. No
fewer than three competitors shall start in any section, and assignment of lanes shall be drawn
by lot. (Revised 4/13; Effective 4/13)
4. For the field events, if there are more than 13 competitors, two or more flights shall be used.
The flights shall be determined based on best seasonal performance in the event, and shall be as
equal in number of competitors as possible. When more than one flight is used, the flights shall
be concurrent when facilities are available. (Revised 4/13; Effective 4/13)
5. The winner shall be the competitor who has scored the highest number of points in all events
awarded on the basis of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) scoring table.
(Revised and Effective 2/08)
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Team Travel Information
Please complete and e-mail (preferred) or fax your travel
information by 5:00 P.M. CT on Thursday, April 28th to:
Derek Bond
[email protected]
Fax: 402-472-4662
Participating Team:
Men / Women
Coach’s Name:
Coach’s Cell Phone Number:
Arival Date:
Mode of Travel:
Flight Number (If Applicable):
Team Hotel:
Hotel Phone:
Departure Date:
Departure Time:
Departure Flight Number (If Applicable):
Members of Official Traveling Party
Name
Title
Number of Student-Athletes Competing:
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Official Team Travel Party Poster
Institution: ________________________________________
Institutional Representative Responsible for Assisting with
Drug Testing:
Men/Women: (Circle One)
Name: ___________________________________________
Cellphone: ________________________________________
Individuals In Travel Party
Student-Athletes
1.____________________
18.____________________
Coaches/Trainers
Administration/SID
1._____________________
2.____________________
19.____________________
2._____________________
3.____________________
20.____________________
3._____________________
4.____________________
21.____________________
4._____________________
5.____________________
22.____________________
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Return by e-mail (preferred) or by 5:00 P.M. CT, Thursday, April 28 th to:
Derek Bond
[email protected]
Fax: 402-472-4662
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Pass List:
Institution: ________________________________________
Directions: Please include all non-credentialed administrators,
parents, bus driver, and anyone else you would like to gain entry to
the event. Your institution will receive and invoice from the
University of Nebraska for the cost of admission for these
individuals.
Athlete Name
Guest Name
Guest Signature
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Athlete Name
Guest Name
Guest Signature
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Guest Name
Guest Signature
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Athlete Name
Guest Name
Guest Signature
Return by e-mail (preferred) or by 5:00 P.M. CT, Thursday, May 12th to:
Whitney Cave
[email protected]
Phone: 402-472-4733
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Protest Form
Big Ten Track & Field Championships
To file a Protest, complete this form and submit it to the Referee who will make a determination. If
you are not satisfied with the Referee’s decision, you may file an appeal to the Jury of Appeals by
completing a second form, stating specifically why you disagree with the Referee’s decision, and
submit it to the Referee, who will then submit both Protest and Appeal to the Jury for final decision.
Date: ______________________________________________________Protest (to the Referee)
Site: _________________________________________________________ Appeal (to the Jury)
Describe the nature of your protest and your rationale, citing the specific rule(s) from the current NCAA
Track and Field/Cross Country rule book or the current Big Ten Championship Manual to support your
protest. Use the back of this form if necessary.
1. Event: _______________ Heat/Flight: _______________ Athlete Name/#: _______________
2. Protest:
3. NCAA rule # and page # or Big Ten Manual citation: __________________________________
Name of Coach (print): _____________________________________________________
Coach’s Signature: ________________________________________________________
University: _______________________________________________________________
Time Submitted: ________________
Decision (circle one):
Referee’s / Jury’s
4. Referee’s/Jury’s chair’s signature: ________________________________________________
Time: ___________________
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Track and Field Awards Ballot
Big Ten Conference
Please vote for you top 3 candidates for each award. Only completed
ballots will be counted.
First place votes are worth 10 points, second place votes are worth
seven points, and third place votes are worth 5 points.
Both true and red-shirt freshmen are eligible for Freshman of the Year.
All ballots must be signed. Selection criteria is on page 40.
Ballots are due by e-mail to the Big Ten Office (Kate Kane –
[email protected]) by 12:00 P.M. CT on Tuesday, May 17th, following
the Big Ten Championship.
Ballot can be completed on the next page.
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Track and Field Awards Ballot
Big Ten Conference
Please provide the candidates’ full name and University
Track Athlete of the Year
1st ___________________________
2nd ___________________________
3rd ___________________________
Coach of the Year
1st ___________________________
2nd___________________________
3rd___________________________
Track Athlete of the Championship
1st ___________________________
2nd ___________________________
3rd ___________________________
Field Athlete of the Year
1st ___________________________
2nd___________________________
3rd___________________________
Freshman of the Year
1st ___________________________
2nd ___________________________
3rd ___________________________
Field Athlete of the Championships
1st ___________________________
2nd___________________________
3rd___________________________
Sportsmanship Winner (from your team):___________________________
Coach’s Signature
Institution (Men/Women)
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Selection Criteria from the Track and Field Big Ten Manual
1. Selection procedure for Athlete of the Championship:
a. Point System
Team points made by athlete (relay points divided by 4) will be added to
points as earned by the following criteria:
1. World Record – 20 points
2. American Record – 15 points
3. Collegiate Record – 12 points
4. All-Time Big Ten Record – 6 points
5. Big Ten Championship Record – 3 points
b. Coaches’ Voting System
Coaches will vote for three athletes on a first place, second place, and third
place point system as follows:
1. First Place – 10 points
2. Second Place – 7 points
3. Third Place – 5 points
2. Track and Field Athlete of the Year:
a. Coaches’ Voting System
Coaches will vote for three athletes on a first place, second place, and third
place point system as follows:
1. First Place – 10 points
2. Second Place – 7 points
3. Third Place – 5 points
3. Selection Procedure for Coach of the Year
a. Point System
Each coach receives a point for their Big Ten finish (First place = 10 points,
second place = 9 points, etc.)
b. Coaches’ Voting System
Coaches will vote for three athletes on a first place, second place, and third
place point system as follows:
1. First Place – 10 points
2. Second Place – 7 points
3. Third Place – 5 points
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Media Credential Request
Big Ten Track and Field Championships
Name: ____________________________________________________
Media Affiliation: ___________________________________________
Press Pass or Photo Pass: ________________________________
Wireless Internet Requested?
Yes_________
No__________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________
Phone: ______________________
E-mail: _____________________
There will be no parking fee in lots designated for the championship.
Media credentials may be picked up on the competition days. All credentials may be picked up
at the MEDIA WILL CALL located at Gate 14 of Memorial Stadium on the west side of the track.
Credentials will allow its bearer access on all days of the event.
General Media Information
1. Media will be provided with a MEDIA credential, allowing them access to the field and
the designated photo areas.
2. A media and SID area, including WI-FI, will be available in the media area.
3. Complete results will be available in the media area following the conclusion of each
day’s events. Results will be posted in the area throughout the day.
4. Heat sheets and results packets (condensed men and women) will be available in the
media area. Heat sheets will be provided before the day’s events in the media area and
on huskers.com.
5. An interview area will be provided at the SE corner.
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Suggested Pole Vault & High Jump Increments
Team________________________ Coach________________________
Men’s High Jump
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Men’s Pole Vault
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Women’s High
Jump
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Women’s Pole
Vault
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Please e-mail this form to Natalie Lutz at [email protected] by noon P.M. CT on Monday, May 9th.
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