Meet Information

http://durhamstriders.com/webroot/files/DS%20Meets/2017%20DS%20Dev%20Meet.pdf

ELIGIBILITY: Open to any athlete that falls within the age divisions listed below. The maximum event entry
limit for this meet is four for all age groups except 6&U. Athletes in age groups 8&U thru 11-12
can only compete in a maximum of three running events, including relays; their fourth event
must be a field event. Athletes 6&U can only compete in the 100m and 400m.
AGE DIV: Age divisions are determined by year of birth, i.e., their age on Dec. 31, 2017.
Age Division Year of Birth
6 & Under 2011 and after
7 -- 8 2009 - 2010
9 - 10 2007 2008
11 12 2005 2006
13 14 2003 2004
15 16 2001 2002
17 18 1999 2000 and 1998 if date of birth is after
July 31, 2017
An athlete must compete in his/her age division only.
ENTRY INFO: Entries and changes can only be made on-line at Coacho.com. The entry deadline is midnight,
Wednesday, May 24. E-mailed, phone entries or changes will not be accepted. Athletes will NOT be
allowed to enter at the meet. There are no qualifying standards but, please enter seed
performances to assure that your better athletes will compete in representative heats.
Deadline: Athletes must be entered by midnight Wed, May 24
Fees: $3.00 per individual event $5 per relay event
PAYMENT: By credit card - Pay on line at CoachO.com by the deadline by charging to VISA or
MasterCard
By mail - Certified checks or money orders only. Personal or club checks will not be accepted,
Fees must be received, not postmarked by the entry deadline.
Mail fees payable to: Durham Striders
PO Box 15758
Durham, NC 27704
RELAYS: A maximum of two (2) relay teams, 'A' and 'B', per event per age division will be allowed. Four
(4) members and two (2) alternates may be entered per relay. Relay entries count towards
event maximums. Relay uniforms must conform to 2017 USATF rules.
AWARDS: The top six finishers in each event will receive ribbons
EQUIPMENT: Athletes must use the starting blocks provided by the meet. Throwers must provide their own
implement. Throwing implements will be weighed at the event.
HOST: Durham Striders Youth Association
RULES: 2017 USATF rules of competition will apply.
PROTESTS: All protests must be filed at the protest table by the coach or the individual competitor, if not
competing for a club. A parent may file for an unattached runner. A CASH fee of $25.00 must
be submitted when filing a protest. The money will be returned if the protest is upheld.
FACILITIES: 400-meter all-weather track. Only or less spikes allowed. FinishLynx timing. Concession
stands open during meet. No tape decks, radios or glass containers allowed in the stadium.
Tents and/or umbrellas will be allowed in designated areas of the stadium.
MEET DIRECTOR: Frank W. Davis, Jr. (dstmeets@durhamstriders.com )

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
RUNNING EVENTS: (ALL FINALS) (9:00 a.m. (Rolling Schedule)
1500 Meter Run
80/100/110 Hurdles
100 Meter Dash
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
4 x 100 Meter Relay
FIELD EVENTS: (9:00 a.m.)
Long Jump (17-18 Down)
High Jump (9-10 Up)
Triple Jump - Follows Long Jump
Shot-put (8&U Up)
Discus (17-18 Down)
300G Mini Javelin (8&U, 9-10)
450g Aero Javelin-2017 (11-12)
In all field events, competitors will be allowed three (3) attempts
ONLY.