Track & Field Information & Registration

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Both youth and adults will compete on the same day

Mayo High School
Rochester , Minnesota

Cost: $25 before June 1; $30 after June 1.
Entry Deadline: June 18, 2010

No day-of-event registrations accepted

Track & Field registration has closed.

To register online, click on the correct link below:

Bantam (born 2000 or later)
Midget (born 1998-1999)
Youth (born 1996-1997)
Intermediate (born 1994-1995)
Young (born after June 26, 1991-1993)
Open (19-29 years old on 6/26/10)
Masters (30 years old and over on 6/26/10)
Disabled athletes
Special athletes

Event Codes and Day-of-Meet Event Order

Click here to see the list of events by age group. If you are registering on a paper registration form, you will need to use the codes on this chart to fill out your registration form.

Click here to see the order of events for meet day.

Entry Information

Competition Format
- All youth and adult events, Disabled, and Special Athlete events will be run on the same day, Saturday, June 26.
- All running events will be run as timed finals. Long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, and javelin will be run cafeteria-style, with three attempts per athlete. Attempts must be made within the allotted time frame. Field events will close promptly at the scheduled time, or earlier if all athletes have finished all their attempts.
- Track events will start at 8am, and the events will be held in order. Youth event specifications (hurdle height and throwing implement weights) can be found in the sport codes.
- Participants may enter as many events as they wish. Participants are encouraged to bring their own implements if possible.
Eligibility
- Open to all Minnesota residents. USA Track & Field and AAU membership is not required, but encouraged. Participants may not compete in older or younger age divisions. All athletes should bring verification of age.
Age Definitions
- Bantam (born 2000 or later);
- Midget (born 1998-1999);
- Youth (born 1996-1997);
- Intermediate (born 1994-1995);
- Young (born after June 26, 1991-1993);
- Open (19-29 years old on June 26, 2010);
- Masters (30 years old and over on June 26, 2010).
Rules
- USA Track and Field rules and event specifications will be used, except where modified in writing.
- Click here to see the specifications for hurdle races.
Venue
- Mayo High School, 1420 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904-5306.
  http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school109
Check-in Times
- All athletes must pre-register. Athletes may check in and pick up their bib numbers at the Mayo High School track on the day of the meet, starting at 7:30 am. It is not necessary to check in at the Star of the North HQ at RCTC.
Awards
- Traditional gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event by age groups. Masters (30 & over) medals will be awarded by five-year age groups (30-34, 35-39, etc.). Medal winners at the 2010 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to both the 2011 State Games of America National Championships in San Diego.
All-Events Passes
- Passes are required for admission to all Star of the North Summer Games events and may be purchased for $7 per person at registration check-in, or at the track and field stadium. Admission is free for children 12 and under. All athletes receive a credential for free admission to all competitions and events during the Summer Games.
Refund Policy
- No refunds will be given if an athlete fails to participate. Competitions will be conducted unless the Star of the North Games Board of Directors or Sport Director(s) determine the weather conditions to be potentially dangerous or life threatening. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
Financial Aid
- The Registration Assistance Program (RAP) was created to assist athletes under 18 years of age who may need financial aid to participate in the Games. For more information on RAP, call the Star of the North Summer Games office.
Sport Commissioner
- Phil Glover, 1115 - 20th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612.789.3614 (H); email address: philglover71@yahoo.com.
Local Sport Director
- TBA
For More Information
- Contact the Star of the North Games office at 763.785.5603 or 800.756.7827 (toll free). E-mail address: sgames@mnsports.org.

Last Updated:

Friday, June 25, 2010 1:39 PM

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