1. Class A Track & Field Meeting

2. Hosted By Augusta Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department Friday & Saturday, May 9-10, 2014 Augusta, Georgia Westside High School Stadium 2014 GRPA Class A Hershey State Track Meet

3. Augusta Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department Contacts Bobby Martin- Meet Director (706) 796-5025, rmartin@augustaga.govrmartin@augustaga.gov Darrell Bennett – Operations Supervisor (706) 821-1754, dbennett@augustaga.govdbennett@augustaga.gov Misty Sroczynski– Meet Administrator Email to msroczynski@augustaga.govmsroczynski@augustaga.gov or FAX to (706) 796-4099

4. Age Groups - Year of Birth Age Groups - Year of Birth Age Control Date – December 31, 2014 Born in 2006 or 2007 –Sub Bantam 7-8 Year Olds Born in 2004 or 2005 –Bantam 9-10 Year Olds Born in 2002 or 2003 –Midget 11-12 Year Olds Born in 2000 or 2001 –Youth 13-14 Year Olds NOT BY AGE Athlete May Be 8 Today But Turns 9 in November? He Is a 9-10 Yr Old Not a 7-8 Year Old

5. GRPA Roster Form *Must Send to State Host With Entries Typed Last Name First Alphabetical Order Separate Form - Each Gender & Age Group Request Savable/Editable Form Complete Roster Check/Birth Verification Age Control Date – December 31, 2014

6. State Meet Entries Due Monday, May 5 th at 5:00 p.m. Submitted by District Meet Hosts Must Use Entry Forms Provided - Mandatory District Meet Results & Rosters - Mandatory Utilize Coaches/Agency Reps For Entry Forms GRPA Fines Imposed on Agencies With Incomplete Entries, Rosters, and District Results

7. State Meet Entries – con’t District Host Using Hytek? Email Hytek Backup of District Meet to rmartin@augustaga.gov & msroczynski@augustaga.gov rmartin@augustaga.gov msroczynski@augustaga.gov No Need to Send Entry Forms or Results Must Still Send In Rosters

8. State Meet Entries – con’t Individual Events – Top 3 Per District – Regardless of Agency One 4x100m and One 4x400m Relay Per District Entry Fees - Make Check Payable to ARPFD –$6.00 Per Individual Event –$12.00 Per Relay –Example – John Doe in 3 Individual Events? = $18.00 Scratch Deadline 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 9 – Absolute Deadline –Scratch Fee $10 after Deadline Including No Shows –Invoice will be submitted & Pay Fee to GRPA

9. GRPA Rules Governing Rules - Hershey, GRPA, and GHSA Maximum Individual Athlete Entries – 3 Two Running and One Field or Vice Versa Athlete May Also Run on Both Relays Team Must Wear Same Color Jersey Girls Identical and Boys Identical BIB Number Must Be Worn at All Times –Replacement Bib Number Fee - $5.00 Timing – Finish Lynx – Fully Automatic

10. GRPA Rules – con’t Shoes Are MANDATORY No Spikes No Metal of Any Kind on Bottom of Shoe No Spiked Shoes Without The Spikes Gloved Toe Shoes Are Acceptable

11. No hard material allowed in head attire. (no beads, plastic headbands, no elastic hair bands with metal or plastic pieces.) Glasses are permitted if prescribed Watches are permitted No jewelry (earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets) GRPA Rules – con’t

12. Field Events Measured in Yards 3 Tries per Athlete Exception – High Jump – 2 Tries per Height Standing Long Jump – Sand Pit Running Events Two False Starts = Disqualification 800 Meter Run – Staggered Start 1600 Meter Run – Waterfall Start Awards Medals – First Through Eighth Place

13. GRPA Rules – con’t Admission Fee Gates Open: Friday @ 4:00 p.m. & Saturday @ 7:30 a.m. Daily Colored Wristbands are issued Athletes are FREE Adults - $2.00 Children 6 & Under - Free Event Programs - $1.00 Agency Representatives – Free – Must have department issued ID or Shirt. NO EXCEPTIONS Packet Pick Up By Agency Representative ONLY

14. Schedule – Friday May 9 th Order of Events 4:00 PMTrack Open for Warm Up-Westside HS Stadium 4:30 PMScratch Meeting – Infield 5:15 PMOpening Ceremonies 6:00 PMPre-lims/1600m Finals/4x100 Relay Finals NOTE:ALL TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS WILL BE RUN AS CALLED. Each event will be run as soon as the station is available for another group. 5:45 PMFirst Call 1600M BOYS & GIRLS All Ages 1600 Meter Run Finals - 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 100 Meter Dash Prelims - 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 400 Meter Run Prelims9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 7-8 Girls and Boys will be ran as a time final on Saturday 50 Meter Dash Prelims 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys 200 Meter Dash Prelims7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Finals7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys

15. Schedule – Saturday, May 10 th Order of Events 8:00 AMTrack Open for Warm Up – Westside HS Stadium, 8:30 AMTrack Closes 8:45 AMFirst Call 9:00 AMField Events Begin NOTE:ALL TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS WILL BE RUN AS CALLED. Each event will be run as soon as the station is available for another group. 8:45 AM First Call Field Events Running Finals Begin Immediately After the Completion of the Field Events 50 Meter Dash Finals 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys 400 Meter Run Finals 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 800 Meter Run Finals 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay Finals 7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys, 9-10 Girls, 9-10 Boys, 11-12 Girls, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Girls, 13-14 Boys R Long Jump Pit 1 R Long Jump Pit 2 12 Boys12 Girls High Jump Pit 1 High Jump Pit 2 10 Boys10 Girls Softball Throw Pit 1 Softball Throw Pit 2 8 Boys8 Girls 8:45 AM First Call Field Events S Long Jump Pit 1 S Long Jump Pit 2 14 Boys14 Girls Shot Put Pit 1 Shot Put Pit 2 10 Boys10 Girls

16. Westside HS Stadium Layout

17. Stadium Reminders Tents on Top Row of Stands Only -Teams May Double Up In Front of Themselves Restrooms & Concession – End zone near entrance to Stadium Visitor Side is CLOSED Bullpen – Enter From Behind Home Side Stands All spectators are encouraged to Stay Off Fencing Keep Athletes in Stands When Not Competing NO PARENTS OR COACHES ON THE FIELD Agency Representative ONLY Issues Handled by Agency Representative ONLY

18. Driving Directions Westside High School Stadium 1002 Patriots Way, Augusta, GA 30907 From Atlanta – I-20 Take exit 199 for Washington Road/GA-28 toward Augusta Keep left at fork, follow signs for Martinez Turn left onto GA-28 Washington Road Turn right onto Patriots Way (second red light once on Washington Rd.) Stadium Parking is on the Right

19. Westside HS Geographic Map

20. We Look Forward To Seeing You In Augusta on May 9-10, 2014