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California
Community Colleges
Commission on Athletics
Track and Field Championship
Fact
Sheet
For a printable/pdf
version of this fact sheet, click
here.
 Friday
May 16- Saturday May 17
Chabot College
Hayward, CA
Sanctioned
by the California Community College Commission on Athletics.
Sponsored by Blue Diamond Growers, Pepsi, Snug
Harbor Wovens, Russell Athletic, Renaissance Agencies, Inc., Choice Hotels,
FieldTurf, BuzzOnCampus, and Herff Jones are state-wide COA corporate partners.
Site:
Nine 42 inch lanes. Polyurethane embedded track, high, long, triple jump, pole
vault, and javelin runways. All standard NCAA metric markings. Hammer/Discus
cage is located just Northeast of the stadium on the other side of the berm,
inline with the start of the 200. An ideal place to watch the Discus, hammer
and the running events is on the berm at the start of the 200. Men's and women's
long jump will be contested on the same runway 150 foot runway. Men's Triple
Jump board is 40 feet. The Men's Triple Jump runway is 120 feet. Women's Triple
Jump is on a parallel runway the boards are at 32 and 24 feet. The Women's Triple
Jump board at 32 feet provides 128 feet of runway. The Pole Vault runway is
122 feet - 5 inches with 65 yards of grass behind.
Packet
Pick-up/Athlete Entrance: Packets will be available at the Ticket
Booth located at end of the service road off of Depot Road. All athletes and
coaches must enter the stadium through this entrance. On Saturday there will
be a flea market in the parking lot located on Hesperian Blvd therefore all
parking of school vehicles should be in lots E and D.
Campus
Map: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/studentservice/cmap.html
All athletes and coaches
must use the wristbands provided in the packets to gain entry to the stadium.
The number of wristbands provided will be based on the number of athletes listed
on the declared list of entries. Only those athletes who are declared entries
(and relay alternates) into the State Meet will receive free entry into the
meet. You will receive three additional wristbands for free entrance (you may
use these wristbands for your choice of coaches, managers, or trainers, etc.).
You must have a check or School P.O. to receive your meet packet!
WHERE IS CHABOT? http://www.chabotcollege.edu/studentservice/where.html
Spectator
Entrance:
In accordance with COA guidelines, a spectator fee will be charged: $5.00 for
adults and $3.00 for children under 12. The spectator gate is located at the
end of the service road off of Depot Road. Spectators must receive a hand stamp
if they wish to leave and re-enter the stadium.
Media Relations:Credentialing
and on-site media relations to be directed by Glenn Haller, Antelope Valley
College Sports Information Director. He can be contacted at 661.722.6445 or
via email at avcsid@avc.edu.
Media Area: Media
attending the championship will be granted access to reserved seating on the
stadium infield beneath the COA Tent.
Entires:
Will be done through www.DirectAthletics.com.
Entry Fee:
Entry fee is $15.00 per athlete per event entered in the meet; $60.00 per relay
team entered in the meet (men and women's teams are considered separate). There
are no refunds for scratches after noon Wednesday or no shows at the meet.
Make checks payable to: Chabot Track & Field
Mail payments to: Ken Grace/Meet Director
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
Scratches from the regionals to the state meet:
Please notify either the Northern Cal Chair (Joe Mangan) or Southern Cal Chair
(Mark Covert) by Tuesday NOON prior to the State Meet of any athletes that qualified
but will NOT compete at the State Meet in an event. All changes must be cleared
through your Chair.
Parking:
ALL team, athlete, spectator, etc. parking will take place in the Parking Lots
D and E -located on Depot Road. Please see enclosed directions and map. Teams
must display enclosed permit. All others must purchase a temporary permit at
one of the ticket dispensers. Park in lots D and E and walk down the service
road to enter the meet.
Attention to NCAA Rules:
All NCAA and
COA rules will be enforced. Coaches and athletes are reminded of the following
NCAA rules: 1)Uniform rule. Both headings "Uniforms" and "Relay
Uniforms" will be enforced. This rule also applies to throwers as well.
If you have questions about the legality of your uniform, ask the meet referee
for a ruling. 2)Honest Effort rule. 3)State Code of Conduct policy.
State Coaches Meeting:
Friday May 16th in room 2642 at 7:20 PM. Room 2642 is located in the PE Building
across from the gymnasium. Contact Doug Wells (Cerritos College) for agenda
items.
Technical Information:
1. There will be 3 FAT timing systems. Two separate Lynx systems and one Pyro
Flash VideoTimer system.
2. There will be trials and finals in the throws, long jump, and triple jump
with the top 9 qualifying to the finals. NCAA time
limitations will be in effect during the competition.
3. 1600-meter relay uses a 3-turn stagger. The stagger is marked in blue. The
middle of the first exchange zone is marked in green. The second runner breaks
to the inside lane at the marker line coming off the turn.
4. To aid in the Lynx and Pyro Flash timing identification, runners will be
given hip numbers to be worn on their right and left hip. These numbers are
to be worn on the side not the front of the hip. The clerk will issue these
numbers. Jerseys are to be tucked in as well.
5. ¼ inch spikes MAXIMUM!!
6. Starting heights will be determined by the Games Committee.
7. Coaches and athletes are reminded that they are to remain off of the field
at all times, except when involved in competition. Also, no
stereos, radios, or cassette players in the stadium or near the Hammer/Discus
area.
Implement Drop-off Times:
All implements are to be school labeled and dropped off at Weights and Measurements
shack located at the end of track near the Long Jump and Pole Vault. Passing
implements will be brought to the event site by Meet Management 30 minutes prior
to the start of the event.
Drop- Off Schedule:
Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17
Hep/Dec (all Implements) - 9:30-10:30
M Ham- 1:30-2:15 M Disc- 1:30-2:45
W Jav- 1:00-2:30 W Shot- 2:30-3:15
M Ham- 3:30-4:15 M Shot- 4:00-4:45
M Jav- 3:45-4:45 W Disc- 4:15-4:55
Warm-up Area:
Athletes may warm-up on the Practice Field, located just behind the softball
field. Do not warm-up on the soccer field! The Hammer and the Discus are thrown
in that area. All implement throwing must be done only at the event site. Remind
athletes to have their passes and/or hands stamped before leaving the stadium
for warm-ups or competition.
Tents maybe set up and left
overnight in the outfield of the softball stadium and at the far ends of the
practice field. No tents in the stadium!
Check-in:
Athletes in running events must check-in with the clerk at least 20 minutes
prior to their event. The clerk is located at the South end of the track just
outside the finish line area. There will be no P.A. calls for the events. Athletes
in field events must be at their event area at least 20 minutes prior to the
scheduled start of their event.
Games Committee:
The Games Committee serves as the Jury of Appeals during the State Championships.
Any protest, in accordance with NCAA rules, must be submitted to either the
meet referee or the Stadium Announcer within 30 minutes following the official
announcement of the results. There is a $20.00 fee for each protest filed -refundable
if the decision is in your favor. Protest forms are available from the Stadium
Announcer in the Press Box.
Results:
As soon as possible, individual results will be posted on the side of the Press
Box. At the completion of the meet, full results will be available to coaches
only from the Press Box. One copy per team. Results will also be available on
the web at: www.directathletics.com
Awards:
After the conclusion of each event, athletes will be escorted to the awards
stand. To expedite the presentation of the running event awards, athletes will
put their sweats, etc. in baskets (provided by Meet Management) at the starting
line -which will be brought to the awards area.
First Aid/Training Facilities:
Under the direction of Chabot College athletic trainer, Dan Miller (dmiller@chabotcollege.edu),
the training staff will be located under the tent at the South end of the track.
Bring your own tape and supplies for any routine treatments.
Dressing/Restroom Facilities:
Dressing/shower facilities are located in the buildings 2700 & 2800. Bring
your own towels, soap, and locks. Rest rooms are located on behind the stadium,
below the Press Box and - on the outside of building 3000 just south of the
long jump. As well in the locker rooms.
Concessions:
Concessions will be open on the East side of the stadium.
T-shirts:
State Meet Championship T-shirts will be available for $10.00 each.
Tents:
Tents maybe set up and left overnight in the outfield of the softball stadium
and at the far ends of the practice field. No tents in the stadium!
Meet Information:
Please call Ken Grace, Meet Director, for more information at 510-723-6662 or
email at Kgrace@ChabotCollege.edu.
Meet Headquarters:
Quality Inn & Suites
25921 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA
510-782-5000
Mention State Track Meet.
$79 single or double plus rollway. Breakfast buffet included in with room. All
rooms are wired for internet. Shuttle to and from airport and the meet. Chabot
is approximately 1 mile away.
Coaches Social will be held
on Friday and Saturday nights after the conclusion of the meet in the hotel
conference rooms.
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