Meet Information
Eastside Track Guidelines and Order of Events
2021 Season
Order of Events:
Field Events: Girls Boys
Discus/High Jump Shot/Long Jump
Shot/Long Jump Discus/High Jump
Running Events:
110 Hurdles
100
1600 (mile)
4 X 100 relay
400
800
200
800 Medley relay (girls)
4 X 400 relay (boys)
*****Slowest heats are to be run first, followed by the fast heats*****
Rules Clarifications:
Uniforms worn as intended by manufacturer 4-3 art. 1 no knotting of shirts
No headphones, cell phones, or electronics in competitive area
No athletes on the infield warm-up area outside of fence/track only
Starters commands In blocks Take Your Marks, Set, Gun
(2 guns false start) no one in blocks One Whistle, Gun
Starting height High Jump girls 40, boys 46
High Jump at Conference meet 42 girls and 48 boys
Scoring Points for meets NFHS rules books
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Host School Responsibilities:
Shot put 4K for boys, 6 LBS for girls
110M Hurdles (5 total per lane) the first one is at 45, then 105, 165, 225, and 285. The last one is 75 from finish (360-285 = 75). Hurdles set to the lowest position.
Discus cage
Timers
Heat sheets
Announcer results
Send results to schools involved in your meet, the next day and to Abner Barrios at John Long Middle School who will keep records for the eastside.
Admission $3.00
Eastside Track & Field Agreements:
Sportsmanship Athletes and Coaches All coaches should have high expectations for their students athletes. They represent you, your school, the administration and their parents. Absolutely no foul language, cursing, taunting, or flagrant actions will be tolerated. It is always rewarding to see our athletes congratulating their opponents on a well run race, performance, jump or throw. Please stress sportsmanship in practice.
Coaches must be present during warm-up at field events.
Competitors 3 per event on 6 lane tracks, 4 per event on 8 lane tracks, except for the 800 and 1600.
Meet start times meets begin at 5:30 p.m. with the field events and should be completed by 8:30 p.m.
Safety plan Please make sure you have a Safety Plan for each meet in the event of inclement weather. Each school should have a lightning detector present with them.
2021 Season
Order of Events:
Field Events: Girls Boys
Discus/High Jump Shot/Long Jump
Shot/Long Jump Discus/High Jump
Running Events:
110 Hurdles
100
1600 (mile)
4 X 100 relay
400
800
200
800 Medley relay (girls)
4 X 400 relay (boys)
*****Slowest heats are to be run first, followed by the fast heats*****
Rules Clarifications:
Uniforms worn as intended by manufacturer 4-3 art. 1 no knotting of shirts
No headphones, cell phones, or electronics in competitive area
No athletes on the infield warm-up area outside of fence/track only
Starters commands In blocks Take Your Marks, Set, Gun
(2 guns false start) no one in blocks One Whistle, Gun
Starting height High Jump girls 40, boys 46
High Jump at Conference meet 42 girls and 48 boys
Scoring Points for meets NFHS rules books
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Host School Responsibilities:
Shot put 4K for boys, 6 LBS for girls
110M Hurdles (5 total per lane) the first one is at 45, then 105, 165, 225, and 285. The last one is 75 from finish (360-285 = 75). Hurdles set to the lowest position.
Discus cage
Timers
Heat sheets
Announcer results
Send results to schools involved in your meet, the next day and to Abner Barrios at John Long Middle School who will keep records for the eastside.
Admission $3.00
Eastside Track & Field Agreements:
Sportsmanship Athletes and Coaches All coaches should have high expectations for their students athletes. They represent you, your school, the administration and their parents. Absolutely no foul language, cursing, taunting, or flagrant actions will be tolerated. It is always rewarding to see our athletes congratulating their opponents on a well run race, performance, jump or throw. Please stress sportsmanship in practice.
Coaches must be present during warm-up at field events.
Competitors 3 per event on 6 lane tracks, 4 per event on 8 lane tracks, except for the 800 and 1600.
Meet start times meets begin at 5:30 p.m. with the field events and should be completed by 8:30 p.m.
Safety plan Please make sure you have a Safety Plan for each meet in the event of inclement weather. Each school should have a lightning detector present with them.