Meet Information
Tigers Early Bird Invite
March 28th, 2026
**Coaches Meeting at 8:30 AM at the finish line**
Coffee and Donuts will be provided
Tigers Early Bird Invitational - March 28th, 2026
Coaches:
Hello and welcome to the 2026 Tigers Early Bird Invitational.
Here are a few reminders as you prepare for this year's event. Entry fee will be $150 per team/ gender ($300 for boys and girls). Team camps can be set up around the outside of the track fence.
We will be using MileSplit as our online entry system. We are allowing 1 relay, 2 athletes per open sprinting event (100, 200, 400), 2 per field event, and 2 in the open distance events (800, 1600, 3200).
Entry window is open @ 8:00 AM and are due by 5:00 PM on March 25th.
All running entries will receive FAT times. For Field Events:
HJ - 3'10 for girls, 4'10 for boys, up by 2
LJ - Open Pit
PV - TBD
*Field Events Start @ 9:00 AM*
All results (both field events and running events) will be posted on MileSplit. Live results will be available (internet dependent).
Concessions will be available. There will be 4 tickets per packet for you to enjoy a free meal!
Awards:
1st place relays/ top 3 individuals will receive medals
4th through 8th place will receive ribbons
1st and 2nd place teams overall will receive trophies. (Boys/Girls)
In the event of cold weather, we will allow athletes to wear warm clothing (hats, hoodies, gloves, etc.). We just ask that jerseys are visible for running events.
) Please feel free to provide us with input at the end of this seasons meet as well. We want to continue with a laid back meet, but we want to cater to your needs. All of your help is appreciated!
If you need to make any changes, or have any questions, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Michael Corsale Brian Pachis
Boy/Girls Head Track Coach Assistant Athletic Department
Mcorsale@massillonschools.org Bpachis@massillonschools.org
Tigers Early Bird Invitational (Tentative) Time Schedule 2026
Running Events:
Women Run First, Followed by Men All runners should check in at the starting line of their race (or at an officials designated area)
**If there are seated athletes, the time schedule will change. We will absolutely accommodate!**
10:00 - 4x800
10:45 - 100M/110M Hurdles
11:00 - 100M Dash
11:15 - 4x200M Relay
11:30 - 1600M Run
12:00 - 4x100M Relay
12:15 - 400M Dash
12:35 - 300M Hurdles
12:50 - 800M Run
1:05 - 200M Dash
1:20 - 3200M Run
1:45 - 4x400M Relay
Award Announcement - as soon as all events are completed/scored
Field Events:
*Field Events begin at 9:00 AM, pits will open at 8:00 AM for warmups
Long Jump: Contested as Open Pit (4 jumps per athlete, no prelims/finals)
High Jump: Two pits, boys and girls will compete at the same time.
Pole Vault: Men followed by Women
Throws: Mens Discus/Womens Shot will be contested first, then switch (4 throws per athlete, no prelims/finals)
Scoring 8 places: 10 - 8 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
Quick Coaches Timeline:
8:00 am - Pits open
8:30 am - Head Coaches Meeting
9:00 am - Field Events Start
10:00 am - 4x800
10:45 am - Running Events Start