39th  Annual  DARTMOUTH  RELAYS

January 11 - 13, 2008

Leverone Field House  -  Dartmouth College  -  Hanover, NH

Please read the following instructions completely and carefully as there have been several changes from previous years.

General Information

TRACK:  The track is synthetic Polyurethane surface installed by APS/Tartan Surfacing. The oval is 200 meters with 6 lanes and staggered lanes for the 200m, 300m, and 400m races. All longer races start on curved lines. The sprint straight-away is 8 lanes with starting blocks. Blocks will not be allowed for the oval races. Spikes may be used up to 1/4" in all events.

FIELD EVENTS:  Field events will be seeded with the top ranked athletes competing in the last flights. The Pole Vault runway is 130 feet long; the Long Jump runway is 145 feet; and the Triple Jump runway is 120 feet. The throwing circles are wooden with regulation steel rings and 3/4" plywood fitted to the outside of the rings. The throwing sectors are a synthetic surface. Only indoor implements may be used.

HIGH SCHOOL POLE VAULT:  Section 7-5-3 of the 2006 NFHS Track and Field Rules will be strictly enforced. "The competitor's weight shall be at or below the manufacturer's pole rating. The manufacturers must include on each pole: the pole rating that shall be a minimum of 3/4" in a contrasting color located within or above the top handhold position; a 1" circular band indicating the maximum top handhold position with the position being determined by the manufacturer. Prior to the competition, the coach must verify that all of the school's pole vaulters meet these requirements."   POLE VAULT CERTIFICATION FORM

DRUG TESTING:  Athletes competing on Sunday are subject to possible drug testing in compliance with USATF protocol.

LIMITATION OF COMPETITION:  Because the large number of athletes expected to participate in the 2008 Dartmouth Relays, there are entry standards and limits on a number of events. However, every effort will be made to accommodate as many athletes as possible.

PACKET INFORMATION:   Packets will be available to coaches at the athlete entrance to Leverone Field House (the northwest entrance nearest the football stadium). Packets will include meet information, last-minute schedule changes (if any), relay cards, and athlete bib numbers. Check your packet immediately for any errors or discrepancies and report those immediately to the packet tables.

COMPETITOR NUMBERS:  Each participant in the 2008 Dartmouth Relays will be assigned a unique competitor number. For running events shorter than 600m, the numbers should be worn on the back. For longer events, please wear numbers on the front. Only the anchor member of a relay team needs to wear a number. All field event athletes are also required to wear their assigned number on either the front or back. Any athlete that does not wear their assigned number in individual events will automatically be disqualified!! 

EVENT CHECK-INS:  For Field Events, check-in is at the event venue up to 45 minutes prior to the start of the event. For running events, ALL check-ins are at the clerk's tables located next to the Sprint starting area on the east end of the field house. All running athletes, including relays, must check in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of their event. Failure to check in may result in you not be allowed to compete. All Relay Cards must be turned in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each event.

PROBLEM TABLE:  There will be a table setup in front of the coaches' office on the south end of Leverone Field House. If you have questions, problems, or concerns that you cannot resolve, please go to the problem table. Be patient and your issues will be resolved.

SHIRTS:  Long-sleeved Dartmouth Relays shirts will be available for sale at the south end of Leverone Field House during all 3 days of the Dartmouth Relays.

RESULTS:  Results will posted as soon as possible after event on the wall next to the Trainer's room at the south end of Leverone Field House. Results will also be posted at the end of each day on this web site. If you would like a complete set of results mailed, sign up at the packet table. For a fee of $1.00, a complete set will be mailed to you the following week.

AWARDS: The Awards table will be located in front of the track coaches' office. Awards may be picked up AFTER the results have been posted. 

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