Meet Details

The Connect-Bridgeport High School Invitational will be held at Bridgeport High School’s Wayne Jamison Field on Saturday March 26, 2022. Field events will begin at 11:00am and running events will begin at 12:00pm. All events will run on a rolling schedule for a double session meet. *This year we will be replacing the 4x800 with the DMR. 

The Connect-Bridgeport Middle School Invitational will be held at Bridgeport High School’s Wayne Jamison Field on Friday March 25, 2022. Field events will begin at 3:30pm and running events will begin at approx. 4:00pm. All events will run on a rolling schedule for a single session meet.

ENTRY DEADLINES

For the Connect-Bridgeport Invitational your entries should be submitted through Athletic.net: Here is a link to the directions:

https://www.athletic.net/Help/Track.aspx?Meet=448024

March 24th for the High School Meet

March 23rd for the Middle School

The track at Wayne Jamison Field has a 6-lane polyurethane rubberized running surface. The field events have polyurethane rubberized runways and high jump apron along with concrete throwing circles. All running events will be timed with a FinishLynx automated timing system.  Meet results and scores will be posted throughout the meet.  All results will be posted on RUNWV.com and in various local newspapers.

For the High School meet each school will be allowed enter up to 4 athletes per individual event and 1 team per relay event.  

For the Middle School meet each school will be allowed enter up to 3 athletes per individual event and 1 team per relay event. 

School participating in the Pole Vault must have a weight verification for their vaulters.   The PV Weight Verification form can be downloaded here and must have the signatures of the head coach, athletic director and principal.

There will be NO Entry Fee.

Trophies will be presented to the first place boys and girls teams and high point boy and girl.  Medals will be presented to 1st place finishers in each event (including relays).  Ribbons will be awarded for 2nd and 3rd places for each event.

The concession stand will be open and available throughout the meet.  

Meet T-Shirts will be on sale while supplies last.

Coaches will be provided a meal ticket.

Additonal Information:

COACHES

1. Packets will be available starting at 2:30pm(middle school)/9:30am(high school) at the Finish Line Building.

2. Scratches need to be completed by the start of the coaches meeting Please make relay changes at this time if you know them.  No changes will be made after the meet has started (relay changes will be permitted on a relay card when the athletes check into the bullpen for their race).  MIDDLE SCHOOL- coaches meeting will be at 3:00pm.  HIGH SCHOOL- Coaches meeting will be at 10:30am at the finish line.

Again, please make all scratches before the coaches meeting.

3. Relay cards will only be needed if you make changes after turning in your scratch sheet. If needed, have the athletes turn them in at check-in.

4. Teams and tents must be set up on the visitors side of the field.  Either in the visitors bleachers or behind them.  The press box side bleachers are for spectators, not athletes.

5. The shot and discus are located behind the timing building near the finish line.

6. Coaches ARE allowed inside the fenced and caution taped areas of the field. We ask that you help keep your athletes that are not preparing to compete outside of the fence.

7. Disrespectful behavior toward officials will be dealt with by removal of the coach from the meet and a report filed with your principal and the WVSSAC.  If you have a complaint see Coach Burton.  

8. No athlete electronic devices will be permitted inside the fenced area of the field, in the bullpen or any competition areas.  If they are seen the athlete will be disqualified, the device confiscated and returned to their coach.

9. All rules, including uniform rules, will be strictly enforced.

10. Tape is not permitted on the track or runways.  Non-adhesive markers may be used (tennis ball halves, etc.).  Tape is allowed on the black asphalt beside the PV and LJ runways, but not on the runway.

11.  We will provide 6 sets of blocks at each corner of the field.  They should remain on that corner of the field.  You may use your own blocks if you prefer.

PARENTS

1. Remind your parents that parking is available behind the High School, in front of the Middle School, Johnson Elementary School, and at the City Park.  All spectators must enter through the front gate of the field or behind the visitors side of the field gate.  The Bridgeport City Park bridge gate will be locked.  Do not climb over the gate.

2. Spectators will purchase tickets at the gate.   

3. Parent tents are allowed on the home side bleachers, please place them at the top of the stands against the top railing.

4. Spectators are not allowed inside the fenced and caution taped areas of the field.

5.  The shot and discus are located behind the timing building near the finish line. 

6. A limited number of T-Shirts will be available for sale.  

ATHLETES

1. Athletes will not be allowed to wear spikes on the football field.  This will result in disqualification from the meet.

2. Athletes will not jump the fences.  If caught, they will be disqualified from the meet.  They must enter the track via the wooden steps by the finish line building. 

3. Athletes need to report to the bullpen when their event is called, not earlier.

4. If an athlete must leave a field event for a running event, they must check out with the official and return as soon as possible when their running event completes.  

5. Athletes must pay attention and listen to all instructions from meet officials.  Remember your heat and lane assignments.  Running in the wrong heat or lane will result in disqualification.

6. Following their event athletes need to collect their belongings and leave the bullpen area and return to the bleachers.

7. Athletes must be quiet and respectful in the bullpen.

8. No electronic devices will be permitted inside the fenced area of the field, in the bullpen or any competition areas.  If they are seen the athlete will be disqualified, the device confiscated and returned to their coach.

9. Disrespectful behavior toward officials will be dealt with by disqualification from the meet.

10. A limited number of T-Shirts will be available for sale. 

11. All rules, including uniform rules, will be strictly enforced.

12. Tape is not permitted on any of the rubberized surfaces.  Non-adhesive markers may be used.  Tape is allowed on the asphalt beside the PV and LJ runways, but not on the runway.

13.  We will provide 6 sets of blocks at each corner of the field.  They should remain on that corner of the field.  You may use your own blocks if you prefer.

Thanks for your cooperation with these items.  I am giving you this information with ample time to review it, so that there should be no misunderstandings.  If you have questions feel free to ask me.

We are hoping for a smooth and exciting day at the track.  Best of luck to all the teams, athletes and coaches!

- Bridgeport Track & Field Coaching Staff