41st Annual Great Southwest Track & Field Classic June 2-4, 2016 UNM Track & Field Stadium Albuquerque, NM The Great Southwest Classic provides the top few outstanding track and field athletes from each invited state with a top-notch field of competition among the best athletes in the Country. Wednesday, June 1st • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Registration at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel for all combined events Thursday, June 2nd • 9:00 a.m. Boys’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium • 9:15 a.m. Girls’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium • 10:00 a.m. Heptathlon - UNM Track Stadium • 8:00 PM Coach’s Scratch Meeting At The MCM Eleante Hotel Friday, June 3rd • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mandatory Athlete’s Registration at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel. • Athlete’s official entry into meet, receive competition numbers and state jersey. Dior Hall - the National • 9:00 a.m. Boys’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium Record Holder in the 100 Meter Hurdles • 9:15 a.m. Girls’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium • 11:00 a.m. Heptathlon - UNM Track Stadium • 2:00 p.m. Hammer Throw Boys - Girls will follow Approximate time 3:30 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Practice Session for Saturday’s Athletes • 7:30 p.m. 2000 Meter Steeplechase - Girls & Boys following Candace Hill - • 8:00 p.m. 4x200 Meter Relay- Girls & Boys following #1 USA in 200 Meter Dash - #1 USA and • 8:25 p.m. 4x800 Meter Relay- Girls & Boys following National Record in 100 • 8:55 p.m. Shuttle Hurdle Relay - Girls & Boys following Meter Dash Saturday, June 4th • 8:00 a.m. - Noon Mandatory Athlete’s Registration at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegate Hotel. ATHLETE’S OFFICIAL ENTRY INTO MEET, RECEIVE COMPETITION NUMBERS AND STATE JERSEY www.greatsouthwestclassic.com The GSWT&FC is a USATF Sanctioned Competition Meet Information Meet Registration Sunday, May 22: The General Selection Chair will Online registration is required: www.coacho.com determine the athletes to be invited based upon entries Refer to athlete’s invitation packet for instructions. received by your State Selection Chair. Each state is Meet Registration Fees Online: guaranteed two invited finalists in each event, with the The non-refundable registration fee of $75.00, plus the remaining athletes to be determined by the best marks surcharge for each applicant will be due by midnight of entries from all participating states. Each state’s relay (MST), Sunday, May 29, 2016. (Late registration is teams will be selected by the State Selection Chair. available with additional surcharges). This fee covers the sanctioning and liability insurance requirements under Saturday, May 28: Midnight: Both finalists and alternates the USATF; and the cost of your state competition jersey. must confirm acceptance or non-acceptance by phone, Fax, or E-mail to their State Selection Chair Meet Check-in: Check-in will be held at the MCM Elegante Hotel, Sunday, May 29: Invited athletes not confirming will the GSWT&FC designated Meet Headquarters. The be dropped from the meet, and alternates who have registration at Check-in fee is $90.00 plus a processing confirmed will be notified by phone, Fax, or E-mail as fee of $5.00. vacancies occur. Deadlines: Confirmation Deadline: 5:00 PM (MST) Saturday, May 21: All official application forms and or Selected finalists and alternates will be notified of their phone entries must be received by your State Selection invitations by phone, Fax, or E-mail. Chairperson. You may update your marks by phone, email or Fax. Friday, June 3: Mandatory check-in 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel. State Eligibilty: One competes for the state where one attends Saturday, June 4: Mandatory check-in 8:00 a.m.-noon at high school. Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel. Coaches’ Mandatory Scratch Meeting - MCM Elegante Hotel - Thursday, June 2 8:00 p.m. •Athletes not completing mandatory registration by 12 p.m. June 4, 2016 will be dropped from the meet. • There will be no registration at the UNM Track & Field Stadium •Please review the www.GreatSouthwestClassic.com web page periodically as events and activity times may change before the meet. Additional special features not finalized in time to be incorporated into the brochure will be posted on the web page. Track Location and Information •Albuquerque’s mile-high elevation and abundant sunshine create an exhilarating outdoor arena for spirited competi- tion at UNM’s world class facilities • The track consists of an eight-lane, all weather Versa turf surface outside; inside, a natural grass surface with multiple jump and throw areas. • The UNM track stadium seats 6,000, with a spectacular view of the Sandia Mountain range. •Nearly perfect training conditions exist, with daytime highs in the 80’s; Nighttime lows in the high 40’s; and relative humidity at 30%. Awards •Medals; for Top Six Finishers in each event; and to the Top Six Relay Teams • 13 plaques and Desk Top Clocks for Meet Performances •Team Awards-1st, 2nd, 3rd Team Trophies • The Marilyn Sepulveda Memorial Trophy: Outstanding Female Distance Performance • The Robert Johns Memorial Trophy: Outstanding Throws Performance •Dan Dehart and Steve Baksa Memorial Trophies: Top Southwest Classic Teams • The Pat Porter Memorial Trophy: Outstanding Male Distance Performance •Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy: Outstanding Male Multi-Events Performance •Jackie Joyner Kersee Trophy: Outstanding Female Multi-Events Performance •Jason Richardson Trophy : Outstanding Hurdler Performance Curtis Beach-2010 National Record Holder Decathlon (7909) #1 USA Gunnar Nixon-2011 National Record Holder Decathlon (8035) #1 USA 2016 Schedule WEDNESDAY, June 1 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Registration at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel for all combined events. THURSDAY, June 2 9:00 a.m. Boys’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium (100, LJ, SP, HJ,400) 9:15 a.m. Girls’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium (100, DIS, PV, JAV,400) 10:00 a.m. Heptathlon - UNM Track Stadium (100HH, HJ, SP,200) 8:00 p.m. Coach’s Scratch Meeting at MCM Elegante Hotel FRIDAY, June 3 Mandatory Athlete’s Registration at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Athletes official entry into meet, receive competition numbers and state jersey. 9:00 a.m. Boys’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium (110HH, DIS, PV, JAV,1500) 9:15 a.m. Girls’ Decathlon - UNM Track Stadium (100HH, LJ, SP, HJ,1500) 11:00 a.m. Heptathlon - UNM Track Stadium (LJ, JAV,800) 2:00 p.m. *** Hammer Throw Boys – Girls will follow Approximate time3:30 *** 4:00 p.m. Press Conference 5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Practice Session for Saturday’s Athletes 7:30 p.m. 2000 Meter Steeplechase - Girls & Boys following 8:00 p.m. 4x200 Meter Relay - Girls & Boys following 8:25 p.m. 4x800 Meter Relay - Girls & Boys following 8:55 p.m. Shuttle Hurdle Relay - Girls & Boys following Saturday, June 4 Mandatory Athlete’s Registration at Meet Headquarters, MCM Elegante Hotel 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Athletes official entry into meet, receive competition numbers and state jersey FIELD EVENTS TRACK EVENTS Continued 10:30 Javelin Throw Boys 5:30 100 Meter Dash Elite Girls 11:00 Pole Vault Girls - “B” Flight 5:35 100 Meter Dash Elite Boys 12:30 Javelin Throw Girls 5:45 Mile - 1500 - 1600 Girls Heats 1:30 Pole Vault Girls - “A” Flight 6:00 Mile - 1500 - 1600 Boys Heats 2:00 Long Jump Boys 6:15 4 x 100 Meter Relay Fast Heat Girls 2:00 Long Jump Girls 6:20 4 x 100 Meter Relay Fast Heat Boys 3:00 Shot Put Girls 6:30 400 Meter Dash Fast Heat Girls 3:00 Discus Throw Boys 6:35 400 Meter Dash Fast Heat Boys 4:00 Pole Vault Boys - “B” Flight 6:55 300 M. Intermediate Hurldes Girls Heats 4:30 High Jump Boys 7:10 300 M. Intermediate Hurldes Boys Heats 4:30 High Jump Girls 7:25 800 Meter Run Fast Heat Girls 6:00 Shot Put Boys 7:35 800 Meter Run Fast Heat Boys 6:00 Discus Throw Girls 7:45 200 Meter Dash Girls Heats 6:00 Triple Jump Girls 8:00 200 Meter Dash Boys Heats 6:00 Triple Jump Boys 8:15 200 Meter Dash Elite Girls 6:30 Pole Vault Boys - “A” Flight 8:30 200 Meter Dash Elite Boys 8:45 3200 Meter Run Girls TRACK EVENTS 9:00 3200 Meter Run Boys Open/Masters 9:35 4 x 400 Meter Relay Girls Heats 12:45 100 Meter Dash Wheelchair 9:50 4 x 400 Meter Relay Boys Heats 1:00 100 Meter Dash Girls 5:00 Opening Ceremonies 1:30 100 Meter Dash Boys 2:00 100 Meter Dash Special Olympics (girls & boys) 9:15 Awards 2:10 100 Meter Dash Mid-School-Girls 2:20 100 Meter Dash Mid-School-Boys 2:30 800 Meter Run Girls DJ Dance and Athlete Party & 2:45 800 Meter Run Boys Coaches, officials, & VIP Social 3:00 400 Meter Dash Girls 3:15 400 Meter Dash Boys 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. 3:30 4 x 100 Meter Relay Girls Meet headquarters (MCM Elegante Hotel) 3:40 4 x 100 Meter Relay Boys Outstanding Performance Awards 3:50 4 x 100 Meter Relay Age Group 4:00 4 x 100 Meter Relay APS Mid-School-Girls following the 3200 Meter Run 4:10 4 x 100 Meter Relay APS Mid-School-Boys 4:30 100 Meter High Hurdles Girls 4:45 110 Meter High Hurdles Boys Girls 100 Meter Dash Girls Long Jump 1.