Meet Information For The Davis Invitational this Weekend

Saturday, April 30, 2022

There are some changes from previous years, so read all information very carefully.

Entries will be done through www.runnercard.com. Info posted at www.davisinvite.blogspot.com

Also, note the entry deadline date: 7:00 pm on Monday, April 25th       

1.  The meet will again be held on one day (Saturday, April 30) with no trials, only finals.  We will begin the track events at 8:00 and the field events at 9:00 am. Severe weather will postpone the open portion of the meet to Mon, May 2, and the invited session to Tues, May 3.

2.  The meet is open to athletes of all classifications.  Our goal is to provide an opportunity for the best athletes in Utah and surrounding states to meet in head-to-head competition.  It is a state qualifying meet for all classifications.

3.  The afternoon Invited Session will consist of a one heat/flight final with only the top eight (8) times in the lane and relay events, and the top ten (10-18) entrants in all other events.  An alternate will be named for all invited events that are run in lanes to ensure a complete field.

4.  The morning or Open Session will be limited to the next 35-80 top athletes entered depending on the event. We will also accept the top 16 times in the 4 x 100, 4 x200, 4 x 400, and 4 x 800 relays, and the top 8 entered times in the Medley Relay for the Open Session. MAKE SURE TO ENTER SEED MARKS FOR ALL ATHLETES AND RELAYS.

5.  All entry marks must be verified. Coaches may question any mark submitted. All times must be FAT or submitted in accordance with the rule book (rounding up all hand-held times to the next tenth and adding .24/.14 seconds).

6.  Athletes may compete in both the Open and Invited sessions, but not in the same event (unless as an alternate moved into the Invited Session).  Athletes are limited to four (4) total events, combining Open and Invited sessions.

7.  AS WE HAVE DONE IN PREVIOUS YEARS: If an athlete's mark qualifies them for the Invited Session, we want them to compete in the Invited Session.  We want all quality athletes in the Invited and we want to give the marginal athlete in the Open a legitimate chance of medaling. WE WILL NOT MOVE ATHLETES FROM THE INVITED TO THE OPEN TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR SCHEDULES (PROM).

8.  Schools may enter more than one relay team per event.

9.  Custom medals will be awarded to the top six finishers (top three relays) in the Open Session.  Custom watches will be awarded to the winners of the Invited events (including relays), with medals given to the next five places in individual events and the next two relay teams. T-shirts will also be given to the winning athletes in the Invited Session.  Four Outstanding Athlete and Outstanding Performance Awards will be presented. 

10.  There will be no team awards or team scores.

11.  All entries are due at 7:00 pm, Monday, April 25.  No Late Entries will be accepted.

12.  Entries will be made on runnercard.com. Invited and Open Heats will be emailed through the UHSTCA email list and will be posted on www.davisinvite.blogspot.com Tuesday, April 26. Adjustments in the Open and Invited Heats can be made until 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 27. Email or call Markham Hyde: DavisInvitational@gmail.com (801) 721-9157 with any adjustments or questions the week of the meet.

13.  COST: OPEN SESSION- $2 per athlete per event and $8 for each relay; INVITED SESSION- $5 per athlete per event and $12 for each relay. 

14.  Remember you must pay for every athlete accepted as an entrant as of 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 27, not just those who compete. Entry fees can be paid at the gate at check-in. (No Cash or Credit Card) Invoices will be available. Checks can also be sent in after the invitational. 

15.  A luncheon for coaches, officials, and sponsors will be held between sessions.  Three passes will be issued for each team (Six if both boys and girls are entered).  Additional coaches passes may be purchased for $5 each at the Ticket Booth.

16.  Notification of entry acceptance will be posted at www.davisinvite.blogspot.com  on Tuesday, April 26. They will also be emailed out through the UHSTCA email list.

17.  Davis Invitational T-Shirts will be sold for $15.

18.  Spectators will be charged $5 per person (students and adults). Entrance is free for all athletes in uniform. Free admission for children 11 and under.

20. Field events will have an assigned coach's box.  Coaches can only show film to their athletes per the rule book in the coach's box if the athlete is not called up.  Only 1 coach per school may be in a coach's box due to limited spacing.  Please instruct your other athletes not to be in the coach's box.  Failure to comply with this rule can result in your athletes being disqualified from their event.