1. 2016 Florida High School Track & Field State Championships QUALIFYING TEAMS COACHES’ PRESENTATION

2. 2016 Florida High School Track & Field State Championships IMG Academy—Bradenton, FL May 6-7, 2016 ALL CLASSES Admission - $9.00 / Day Parking - $5.00 / Day Click Here to Purchase Parking Online Prior to Your Arrival Click Here to Purchase Parking Online Prior to Your ArrivalWWW.FHSAA.ORG

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5. 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP MEET LEADERSHIP AND STAFF MEET LEADERSHIP FHSAA AND HOST ADMINISTRATION WWW.FHSAA.ORG Meet Director / FHSAA Track & Field Administrator Ed Thompson, MAA Meet RefereeJim Williams Running RefereeLionel Bonck Field Referee – JumpsBob Turner Field Referee—ThrowsErica Baker Timing Contractor Half Mile Timing—Scott Peters Officials CoordinatorDan Epstein FHSAA Media ContactKyle Niblett IMG Academy Event Manager Alex Thomas

6. EVENT SCHEDULE—FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 RUNNING EVENTS TIMECLASSEVENTPRELIMS/FINALS 3:00 PM ALL 100M HURDLES PRELIMS ALL 110M HURDLES PRELIMS ALL 100M DASH PRELIMS ALL 800M RUN FINALS ALL 400M DASH PRELIMS ALL 4X100M RELAY PRELIMS ALL ADAPTED 800M FINALS ALL 300M HURDLES PRELIMS ALL 200M DASH PRELIMS ALL 3200M RUN FINALS FIELD EVENTS WWW.FHSAA.ORGTIMECLASSEVENTBOYS/GIRLS 12:00 PM 3A/4A LONG JUMP BOYS 1A/2A HIGH JUMP GIRLS 3A/4APOLEVAULTGIRLS 2:00 PM 1A/2A LONG JUMP BOYS 3A/4A HIGH JUMP GIRLS 2A/4A SHOT PUT BOYS 2A/4ADISCUSGIRLS 4:00 PM 1A/2A LONG JUMP GIRLS 3A/4A HIGH JUMP BOYS 2A/4A SHOT PUT GIRLS 2A/4ADISCUSBOYS 5:00 PM 3A/4A POLE VAULT BOYS 6:00 PM 3A/4A LONG JUMP GIRLS 1A/2A HIGH JUMP BOYS All Running Events will be run by gender in order of classification. i.e. 1A-4A Girls followed by 1A-4A Boys.

7. EVENT SCHEDULE—SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 RUNNING EVENTS TIMECLASSEVENTPRELIMS/FINALS 10:00 AM ALL 4X800M RELAY FINALS 2:00 PM ALL 100M HURDLES FINALS ALL 110M HURDLES FINALS ALL 100M DASH FINALS ALL ADAPTED 200M FINALS ALL 400M DASH FINALS SO 4X100M RELAY FINALS ALL FINALS ALL 300M HURDLES FINALS ALL 200M DASH FINALS ALL 1600M RUN FINALS SO 4X400M RELAY FINALS ALL FIELD EVENTS WWW.FHSAA.ORGTIMECLASSEVENTBOYS/GIRLS 9:00 AM 1A/2A POLE VAULT GIRLS 3A/4A TRIPLE JUMP GIRLS 1A/3A SHOT PUT BOYS 1A/3ADISCUSGIRLS 11:00 AM 1A/2A TRIPLE JUMP GIRLS ALL ADAPTED SHOT PUT BOTH 12:00 PM 1A/3A SHOT PUT GIRLS 1A/3ADISCUSBOYS 1:00 PM 1A/2A POLE VAULT BOYS 3A/4A TRIPLE JUMP BOYS 3:00 PM 1A/2A TRIPLE JUMP BOYS All Running Events will be run by gender in order of classification. i.e. 1A-4A Girls followed by 1A-4A Boys.

8. MEET ENTRY Passes: Only FHSAA State Series passes and Lifetime passes Only FHSAA State Series passes and Lifetime passes Gate attendant will check for proper identification for pass holders Gate attendant will check for proper identification for pass holders Pass holders will also be required to sign-in Pass holders will also be required to sign-inCoaches: Teams qualifying 3 or less participants – one (1) pass (WRISTBAND) Teams qualifying 3 or less participants – one (1) pass (WRISTBAND) Teams qualifying 4-9 participants – two (2) passes Teams qualifying 4-9 participants – two (2) passes Teams qualifying 10 participants or more – three (3) passes Teams qualifying 10 participants or more – three (3) passesAthletes: Participating athletes will be admitted by displaying their competition bib numbers WWW.FHSAA.ORG

9. VENUE MAP WWW.FHSAA.ORG

10. JURY OF APPEALS (Subject to Change) Coaches—Boys Teams SchoolClass Coaches—Girls Teams SchoolClass Edwin McTureous Oak Hall (Gainesville) 1A Brad Penny Cedar Key School 1A Carolista Ware Bishop Moore (Orlando) 2A Lewis James William F. Raines (Jacksonville) 2A Mark Mader Forest (Ocala) 3A Jerry Voss Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 3A Dave Halliday Flagler Palm Coast 4A Rebecca Rodriguez Lourdes (Miami) 4A WWW.FHSAA.ORG

11. JURY OF APPEALS WWW.FHSAA.ORG Jury of Appeals: Jury members and alternates have been selected and approved by the FHSAA. Decisions of the jury are final. A jury of appeals shall serve as the final board of appeals. A head coach must first consult to the meet referee to discuss all potential appeals. If the coach feels that the terms and conditions of competition or the application of the rules have been misapplied or misinterpreted after consulting the referee, a written appeal shall be made to the jury. The referee will have the proper appeal form. Situations that are subject to appeal include, but are not limited to: Misapplication of the rules, which must be filed within 30 minutes after the announcement of event results. Correction of clerical or team scoring errors which may be corrected up to 48 hours after the end of the meet, unless another time period is specified in advance by the meet management. Correction of meet results involving an ineligible participant which may be made at any time when discovered. Failure to follow a procedure contained in the terms and conditions of competition announced in advance by the meet director to games committee. This would include such items as the time schedule, the number of qualifiers to advance, number of trials, etc. Non-appealable situations: Any judgment decision pertaining to violations or alleged violations of the rules. A decision made by the finish judges or timers that does not involve misapplication of a rule, or the terms and conditions of competition. Whether a start is fair and legal.

12. Markers and Spike Limitations Markers Running Events. Athletic tape may be used on track surface, markers will be provided for relays. Spike Dimensions The maximum length for spikes is 1/4” pyramid ONLY. Spikes will be checked at the clerking tent. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

13. Weights and Measures Location—West side of the Field House (Garage Door) Times Friday, May 6, 2016—(9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Saturday, May 7, 2016—(7:00 AM – 11:00 AM) *All implements must be checked-in no less than 1 hr. prior to the scheduled competition. **Pole Vault poles will be checked at the event site. Athletes in Pole Vault will also be weighed at the event site. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

14. Relay Team Declarations Two (2) Relay Declaration Forms Available in team packet (Qualifying Teams Only) Available in team packet (Qualifying Teams Only) One declaration for Prelims and one for Finals if the team qualifies. One declaration for Prelims and one for Finals if the team qualifies. Must be turned in prior to each race respectively. Must be turned in prior to each race respectively. Declarations are turned to the Clerk of the Course at Check-in Six (6) possible names Six (6) possible names First and Last Names Required First and Last Names Required WWW.FHSAA.ORG

15. Excused Competitors A 12-minute time limit Field events Field events Running events Running events Each competitor is responsible for checking in with all events at the start time of that event. Event Announcements 30 Minute – 1 st call 30 Minute – 1 st call WWW.FHSAA.ORG

16. Failure to Participate Scratched Contestants: Entered in an event on any level If scratched from that event will be disqualified from participating in all remaining events in that meet. Form available in Coaches online packet and at the Clerks tent Failure to Participate: A contestant who qualifies for the state championship event(s)… Must compete Waivers may be issued for documented injuries to athletes that would prevent them from competition. Waivers are Approved by the Executive Director of the FHSAA prior to the meet. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

17. ACCESS TO THE COMPETITION AREA Coaches Proper credential (wristbands will be issued to all documented coaches based upon number of qualifiers from the school) Proper credential (wristbands will be issued to all documented coaches based upon number of qualifiers from the school) Additional credentials will be issued to one coach per team with competitors competing in the Pole Vault. Additional credentials will be issued to one coach per team with competitors competing in the Pole Vault.Infield Restricted at all times except for credentialed pole vault coaches. Participants Permitted inside competition areas and infield for awards presentations. Permitted inside competition areas and infield for awards presentations. Uniform and Bib numbers are required for access. Uniform and Bib numbers are required for access. Athletes are not permitted in the home- side grand stand during competition. Athletes are not permitted in the home- side grand stand during competition. The stands on the visitor’s side are open to athlete access during competition. The stands on the visitor’s side are open to athlete access during competition. The stands are designated for spectators and coaches ONLY. The stands are designated for spectators and coaches ONLY. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

18. REPORTING TO THE CLERK OF THE COURSE Uniforms must be numbered (6” min. on back of singlet) Uniforms must be numbered (6” min. on back of singlet) Bib number must be on the front of jersey Bib number must be on the front of jersey Hip numbers will be given at check-in Hip numbers will be given at check-in Jewelry is NOT permitted. Jewelry is NOT permitted. Singlets must be tucked into the uniform bottoms or worn as the manufacturer intended. Singlets must be tucked into the uniform bottoms or worn as the manufacturer intended. No bags or electronic devices No bags or electronic devices WWW.FHSAA.ORG

19. Check-in procedures and Heat/Lane Assignments CHECK-IN PROCEDURES All running events will check-in at the clerk of the course. Jumping event competitors will check-in at the respective event site. All throwing implements will checked-in at the weights and measures area on the west side of the field house. Throwers will check-in at their respective event at the throws area outside the main competition area (Northeast of the home-side grandstand) HEAT/FLIGHT/LANE ASSIGNMENTS All heats, flights, and lane assignments are available on the FHSAA Track & Field webpage prior to the meet. Live scoring of events and finals heat/lane assignments will be available via www.halfmiletiming.com throughout the meet. www.halfmiletiming.com WWW.FHSAA.ORG

20. ADAPTED EVENTS A Boys & Girls Adapted Division will be contested for each of the current 4 Classifications Each division will score points for its class, gender and division only Wheelchair 200 meter race, Wheelchair 800 meter race, and Wheelchair Shot put. Wheelchair shot put will be divided into two (2) based on type of disability: Class 1: any disability of the lower extremities Class 2: disability that affect lower and upper extremities WWW.FHSAA.ORG

21. SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED EVENTS The FHSAA has partnered with Special Olympics Florida to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete at the highest level of interscholastic competition in the State of Florida. In 2016, Special Olympics UNIFIED teams will compete in the 4x100M Relay and 4x400M Relay. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

22. INDIVIDUALS AWARDS CEREMONY Awards will be presented at the conclusion of each event. The Top 8 individuals in each event will be announced on the awards podium. Click Here for the Field Event Awards Schedule Click Here for the Field Event Awards Schedule Awards presentation participation is mandatory. Recipients of awards who are “no shows” could be disqualified from further competition for unsportsmanlike conduct. Recipients who are engaged in other events during awards presentation must have their awards accepted by a teammate or coach. When exiting the awards ceremony, athletes will be directed to the media interview area located near the finish line. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

23. TEAM AWARDS CEREMONY At the conclusion of the Boys 1600M Relay, girls team scores will be announced. Girls’ team runner-up will be announced to receive its trophy followed by girls’ team champion. Following the girls team champion award ceremony, boys team scores will be announced. Boys’ team runner-up will be announced to receive its trophy/award followed by boys’ team champion. Each head coach and his/her team and team personnel shall approach the awards stand within 1 minute 45 seconds of first being announced. Failure to do so may subject the coach/team to unsportsmanlike penalties. WWW.FHSAA.ORG

24. OTHER ITEMS ATHLETIC TRAINING MEDIA INTERVIEWS WWW.FHSAA.ORG Medical personnel and athletic trainers will be available throughout the competition. However, teams must provide materials and taping for preventive purposes, i.e. tape, pre- wrap, etc. IMG Academy Athletic Training staff will not provide pre-event taping. After receiving their medallions, the finalists in each event will be directed to the media interview area. Head coaches and competitors may grant additional interviews at any time in the accessible areas of the venue at their discretion.

25. FORMS WWW.FHSAA.ORG TR1—Relay Team Cards TR1—Relay Team Cards Correction Card—Name, Spelling, or other Incorrect Information Correction Card—Name, Spelling, or other Incorrect Information Technical Question Form Technical Question Form

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27. EARLY TEAM PACKET PICKUP WWW.FHSAA.ORG DATE—MAY 5, 2016 TIME—3:00 PM-6:00 PM LOCATION—STADIUM FIELD HOUSE LOBBY *ONLY COACHES ARE PERMITTED IN THE PACKET PICKUP AREA **PACKET PICKUP WILL RESUME ADJACENT TO THE TEAM ENTRY GATE FROM 7:00 AM TO 1:00 PM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

28. 2016 VENUE AND SEASONAL SURVEY Click Here to Submit Your Opinion Regarding the Future of FHSAA Track & Field and to provide valuable information for our host community. Click Here to Submit Your Opinion Regarding the Future of FHSAA Track & Field and to provide valuable information for our host community. WWW.FHSAA.ORG