Dear Coach,

The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information regarding the Fairless Twilight Invitational that will be held on Friday, May 9.  The coaches meeting will be held at 3:45pm in the auxiliary gym. Field events and the 4x800 relay will begin at 4:30pm. All running finals will begin at 5:30pm with the 100h/110h.

We will be using Milesplit for entries.  The window for entries is currently open and will close at noon on Thursday, May 8.  There will be scratches via a google form sent out after registration. Scratches should be done before 3:15pm on Friday, May 9.

We will have 7 teams competing in this years Fairless Twilight Invitational. We will be allowing 3 entries in each individual running event since they are timed finals. We will be allowing 2 entries in each field event due to running prelims and finals in long jump and throws.

We look forward to seeing all of you at our invitational.  Were hoping for some great weather this year!  Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Phone: (330) 767-3444

Cell phone: (330) 575-6283

Fax: (330) 767-3807

Email: ben.russell@fairless.sparcc.org

nate.held@fairless.sparcc.org

Meet Managers, 

Ben Russell

Head Track and Field Coach

Zach Michel

Athletic Director

Field event Info:

Starting Heights for High Jump and Pole Vault will be based off of the entries that are received.

   -High Jump and Pole Vault are boys first

Long Jump 

3 jumps, top 9 to finals for 3 additional jumps

    -Girls open pit is 4:30-5:30pm with finals from 5:30-6:00pm

    -Boys open pit 6:30pm-7:30pm with finals from 7:30-8:00pm

Shot and Discus

3 throws, top 9 to finals

   -Shot Put is girls first, Discus is boys first

   -We will use all four rings with finals to follow immediately

Awards

At the conclusion of the meet we will present awards.  The 1st place teams will receive a trophy. Medals will be awarded to the 1st through 3rd place finishers. Ribbons will be awarded to the 4th through 8th place finishers.

Notes of importance

• Only 1/8 or 1/4 pyramid spikes may be worn on the all-weather surface.

• No tape allowed on the all-weather surface, chalk may be used to mark steps.

• A concession stand will be available throughout the day.

• There will be a weigh in for implements used in the Shot Put and Discus located at the throwing area.

• We will be using a Finish Lynx timing system (FAT) with a finish line scoreboard.

• We request that all tents be set up on the west side of the stadium, enter the gate by the concession stand and set up tents inside the fenced area where the scoreboard is located. Please no tents in visitor bleachers or under visitor bleachers.

• We will have the coaches meeting in the auxiliary gym with food for coaches, bus drivers, and officials. You can get there through the main doors to the high school.

• Scratches will be made via a google form sent out after registration closes

• Please remind your athletes to stay off of the football field. 

• Seated athletes will compete immediately after the final heat of the corresponding event or in an open lane in the same event depending on the number of athletes and open lanes.

• Meet T-shirts will be on sale for $20 the day of the meet. Please remind your athletes to get their t-shirt early, there will be a limited supply.

Schedule of events

4:30pm - Field events and 4x800 Relay

Pole Vault - Boys followed by girls

Long Jump - Girls followed by boys

High Jump - Boys followed by girls

Discus - Boys followed by girls

Shot Put - Girls followed by boys

3200m R - Girls

3200m R - Boys

5:30pm - National Anthem then Running Event Finals

100mH - Girls

110mH - Boys

100m - Girls

100m - Boys

4x200mR - Girls

4x200mR - Boys

1600m - Girls

1600m - Boys

4x100mR - Girls

4x100mR - Boys

400m - Girls

400m - Boys

300mH - Girls

300mH - Boys

800m - Girls

800m - Boys

200m - Girls

200m - Boys

3200m - Girls

3200m - Boys

4x400mR - Girls

4x400mR - Boys