EVENT CODES: Enter the correct event codes (from the schedule listed below) and potential performance on the entry form. Sub-masters and masters only: if you are competing in a younger age division, indicate on the entry form, next to the event. Important: continue to check the KSG website for any and all updates. Please read all information before calling the KSG office or the director. You will not receive further information prior to the competition date. Your canceled check verifies entry into the meet. Improperly filled out entry forms are subject to being returned. It is important to enter the proper event codes and your birth date on the entry form.

ELIGIBILITY: All ages as of December 31, 2009. Minimum age allowed is 13 years as of December 31, 2009. Be prepared to show proof of age at meet.

DESCRIPTION: Competition will be held Friday - Sunday, July 24 - July 26 Central York High School, 651 Mundis Mill Rd., York, 17404. Heptathlon and Decathlon-Friday and Saturday Youth Divisions - Friday; Intermediate and Scholastic Pole Vault - Friday; Intermediate and Scholastic Divisions (except PV) - Saturday; Open, Sub-Masters, and Masters Divisions-Sunday.

• Time Schedule: Refer to the time schedule in order to avoid conflicting events. Note: In the 100m and short hurdle races, if less than 8 athletes are entered for those events; the finals for that event will be run at the time posted for the trials.
• Seed Times: All event entrants MUST include anticipated time or distance. No seed changes will be made at the meet.
• Event Limitations: Youth, Intermediate, and Scholastic Divisions: Four (4) events plus the two (2) relays. Open, Sub-Masters, and Masters Divisions: Six (6) events plus the two (2) relays. Decathlon, and Heptathlon do not count as one of the events.
• Athletes Age 50 And Over: If you do not see an event listed, then register with the oldest division having that event. You will be competing with athletes within a five-year age division. USATF specifications will be used for all hurdle and throwing events.
• Meet Information: Competition will follow USATF Rules and is sanctioned by USA Track & Field. Rules can be downloaded from the USATF website: www.usatf.org. Membership in USATF is not required. Entrants must provide all throwing implements and vaulting poles. KSG Medical Staff or Meet director, reserves the right to postpone or cancel any events due to dangerous weather or track conditions. In event of rain, meet will still be held. Meet will be delayed for dangerous weather conditions. There is NO reschedule of the meet. Track and jumping surface: ¼-inch maximum spike length (3/18 inch is recommended). Shot & Discus are thrown from brushed concrete. Javelin is thrown on runway the same as the track surface. Starting blocks provided by host facility. Please do not bring blocks. Limited facilities are available for changing. Please come dressed to compete.
• Uniforms: Acceptable running gear is allowed. School provided uniforms are not allowed under high school federation rules. Regional colors are not required.
• Practices and Warm-Ups: Meet site is closed to practices during competition.
• Scratches or Changes of Events: You do not have to contact KSG or the meet director for scratches or event changes. These can be made the day of the meet.
• Postponements/Cancellations: Check KSG website for any weather related issues. Meet will be held rain or shine. Do not call Meet Director.
• Meet Format: Order of events can be found following this information. Please note that events may conflict, therefore the meet will not be held up for rest time or another event to finish. Upon arrival at meet site, you must check-in for your athlete number. Check in for the event by the second call. We would recommend arriving at the meet one hour before your scheduled event time. Meet will run ahead of schedule by no more than 30 minutes, when possible. NOTE: Intermediate and Scholastic Pole Vault will be contested on Friday.
• Relay Entries: Enter all relays at the meet by filling out a relay card. These cards will be available at the athlete check-in table. Both relays (4x100 and 4x400) for all divisions, male and female, will be held. For the divisions under 18 years of age, the older athlete will determine the division. For those relays for 19 and over, the younger athlete will determine the division. Athletes who enter only relays are encouraged to enter other events.
• Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top three (3) places.
• Meet Results: Results will be posted on the Keystone State Games web site when available.

Decathlon and Heptathlon Information

• For both the decathlon and heptathlon, only the starting time on the first day and the start time on the second day can be pre-set
• There is a 30 minute rest period beginning when the last person finishes an event until the start of the next event
• All field events are measured metrically. The high jump and pole vault will also be measured metrically so that it can be scored. The bar in the high jump is raised 5 cm (about 2 inches) and the pole vault is raised 10 cm (about 5 inches) A jumper does not have to jump at every height.
• If an athlete fails to start an event, they are scratched from the rest of the competition. They still may be entered into individual events.
• If an athlete starts an event and then due to injury or illness needs to stop, this does not remove them from the competition
• Masters athletes do not have to start an event in order to stay in the competition. A score of “0” will be entered into the scoring
• USA Track & Field Rules will allow two false starts in all races.

Order of Events

ENTRY FEE: $20 per athlete (not event)

ENTRY PROCEDURE: Register online (preferred) or complete entry application and mail it with the entry fee of $20 per person (not event) to the Keystone State Games office. Choose the division code for your age bracket and then refer to the event codes from the event chart for the events. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR AGE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009. DE, MD, NY, and WV athletes may register in this sport by submitting an additional $10.00 out of state fee.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2009. Entries must be postmarked by Thursday, July 16, 2009. No late or walk-on entries will be accepted.

HOUSING: To make lodging reservations visit http://housing.yorkpa.org or call 1-888-858-YORK.

SPORT LEADER: James Corse, 607-797-6284, marjlane@stny.rr.com

TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE: