34th Pennsylvania Track Classic 2018

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pa.milesplit.com/pages/Online_Meet_Reg_Instructions

Saturday, March 31, 2018    10:00 AM       Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS

The PTFCA proudly announces the 34^th annual Pennsylvania Track Classic.  Over the past thirty-three years, this meet has kicked off the spring season and has become the finest meet in PA before the Districts with outstanding performances as our meet records show.  This year's meet will be held on Plymouth-Whitemarsh's brand new lightning fast eight lane oval with superb field event facilities.  This meet will be highlighted on PennTrackXC thanks to their generous support.

This is a limited entry meet that will be limited to the number of entries listed on this sheet.  The Classic will include 32 competitors in the 100, 200, and 400, both hurdles, the 4 x 100, 4 x 400 and 4 x 800 relays, 24 competitors in the 800, 1600 and 15 competitors in the 3200, Distance Medley and all field events.  An alternates list will also be included insuring maximum participation.  Most alternates have actually competed on the day of the meet. 

ENTRY FEES:  $5.00 per individual per event and $25.00 per relay or $100.00 per boys OR girls team.  Entries are due via Mile Split Wednesday, March 28 at 11:59 PM.  Athletes accepted will be on the PTFCA website on Thursday, March 29 following a seeding meeting.  NO ENTRY FEES WILL BE RETURNED in the event of rejection.  Entrants will be seeded by committee whose decision will be final.

EQUIPMENT: Spikes of 1/4" pyramid only.  Starting blocks will be provided by Plymouth-Whitemarsh.  They will be the only ones permitted.   Competitors will use their own shots, discs and javelins provided that they meet specifications.  All poles must be marked by weight and PIAA Pole Vault verification forms must be turned in. 

PRIZES: Medals will be awarded to the top five in each event.  There will be awards to the top track and field performers, both male and female.  NO TEAM SCORE.

IMPORTANT: Each team will be required to furnish coaches to help officiate the meet.  You MUST email your working assignment request to ronlop@msn.com by March 26 or you will be assigned a job based on need.

CLOSING OF ENTRIES: Entries must be received via Milesplit Online at  (http://pa.milesplit.us/meets/293482)by March 28 at 11:59 PM.  NO HARD COPIES!!! Send checks to:  Ron Lopresti, 2001 Sterigere Street, Norristown, PA  19403.  Phone: (610) 631-5675, FAX (610) 631-0382.  Make check payable to "PTFCA".

SPECIAL NOTE:  This meet is open only to PA schools whose coaches are members of the PTFCA.  If you are not a member, you may join by adding the $10.00 membership dues to your entry. 

                                                        TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE

The following is the order of events and tentative time schedule.  The meet will run one event after the other.  We may run ahead of schedule so coaches and athletes must be aware of events.  Athletes must clerk in when called or they will be scratched from the event.  All running events will be female followed by male.

TIME                                    EVENT                                                                HEATS

10:00                             Distance Medley                                                  1 each

10:30                             100 meter dash trials                                          4 each

10:50                             100/110 meter hurdles trials                              4 each

11:15                              200 meter dash trials                                          4 each

11:35                              300 meter hurdles finals                                     4 each

Lunch break: If time permits

12:30                                     4 x 800 Relay                                                  2 each

1:15                                       100 meter dash finals                                    1 each

1:25                                       1600 meter run                                                2 each

1:45                                        4 x 100 meter relay                                        4 each

2:05                                        400 meter dash                                               4 each

2:50                                        800 meter run                                                   2 each

3:10                                        200 meter dash finals                                      1 each

3:20                                        3200 meter run                                                  1 each

3:50                                        4 x 400 meter relay                                            4 each

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FIELD EVENTS

10:00 AM                                                             1:00 PM

Pole Vault - Girls                                  Pole Vault: Boys

High Jump - Girls                                 High Jump - Boys

Long Jump - Girls + Boys                    Triple Jump - Girls + Boys

Shot Put - Girls then Boys

Discus-Boys then Girls

Javelin - Girls then Boys