TO: Head Boys’ and Girls’ Track Coaches
FROM: Chris Way-cway@k12.wv.us (304-485-8010)
SUBJECT: Russ Parsons Invitational
DATE: Saturday, April 15, 2023
TIME: Scratches due by 10:30 AM and Coaches meeting at 10:30 AM. Please report to the Bull Pen, near the start of the 100 meter dash
Field Events- 11:00 AM
1st Session Running Events - 12:00 PM
Break -- 30 Minutes
2nd Session - 2:00 PM (Approx)
SCHEDULE: We will follow the order of events for a Two Session format as listed in the WVSSAC Interscholastic. This will be a rolling schedule. There will be trials and finals in the shot and discus and in long jump. We will take the top 9 from trials for all three events.
FACILITY: 8 Lane Eurotan All Weather Track
Concrete Shot Put and Discus Areas
ENTRY FEE: $75.00 Per Team or $95.00 Per School
(Payable to PHS Athletic Department –Due by Saturday, April 15TH )
ENTRIES: Each team will be allowed 3 entries per event and one relay We are using athletic.net for the entries for this meet. If you would need any assistance, please contact Lia Fleek at 304-488-0685. The entry window is open now until Friday, April 14, 2023 9:00 PM. Emergency scratches can be made the day of the meet, but please keep them to a minimum.
SCORING: We will be scoring 8 places: 10, 9, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
AWARDS: Plaques for 1STand 2ND Place Teams
High Point for Girls and Boys.
Special Awards for 1st place winners of each event
Ribbons for 2nd – 8th place.
MEDICAL: A training area will be provided and staffed by Mountain River. Athletes must provide their own tape.
HOSPITALITY:
Dinner will be provided for all Coaches and Workers during the break.
Welcome to the Parkersburg High School Russ Parson’s Invitational
Dear Track Coaches: April 15, 2023
· All buses will be parked outside the stadium in the parking lot next to the facility
· Enclosed in your packet will be the schedule of events, records, sportsmanship statement, performance sheets, list of competitor numbers. Relay cards only needed if you are making a change.
· Emergency scratches need to be submitted by 10:30 AM. Scratch/adds for field events will be done at field events.
· Coaches will meet with Referee Chip Allman in the school cafeteria at 10:30 for a coaches meeting.
· Results will be posted on Athletic Net at the conclusion of each event-be patient this is new to us.
· The bull pen will be located at the north end of the bleachers on the press box side of the flagpole end.
· Throwing areas locations are in the front of the field house outside the stadium
· Dinner will be served in the cafeteria for all coaches and officials during the break.
· A training area will be provided near the finish line.
· Ribbons and results can be picked up in the press box at the conclusion of the meet.
· A concession stand will be open to serve your athletes and spectators.
· Free programs will be available to help spectators thoroughly enjoy the meet.
· Field Events:
Girls Shot Put- Boys to follow
Boys Discus- Girls to follow
Girls High Jump- Boys to follow
Boys Pole Vault- Girls to follow
Boys Long Jump- Girls to follow
Starting heights will be announced at coaches meeting.
Any questions please see Lia Fleek
Two Session Meet
100/110 Meter High Hurdle Trials
100 Meter Dash Trials
3200 Meter Run - Girls
200 Meter Dash Trials
3200 Meter Run - Boys
400 Meter Dash
BREAK
4x800 Meter Relay
100/110 Meter High Hurdle Finals
100 Meter Dash Finals
4x200 Meter Relay
1600 Meter Run
300 Meter Low/Intermediate Hurdles
4x100 Meter Relay
800 Meter Run
200 Meter Dash Finals
Shuttle Hurdle Relay
4x400 Meter Relay
Field Events-First
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Girls Shot
Boys Discus
Girls High Jump
Boys Pole Vault
Boys Long Jump