TO: Head Boys’ and Girls’ Track Coaches
FROM: Chris Way-cway@k12.wv.us (304-485-8010)
SUBJECT: Russ Parsons Invitational
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
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: $125.00 Per Team or $150.00 Per School
(Payable to PHS Athletic Department –Due by Saturday, April 20TH )
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, 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.
TEAMS ATTENDING:
Tyler Consolidated, Magnolia, Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Trinity Christian, Williamstown, Parkersburg Catholic, Reedsville Eastern, Wahama, Marietta
Welcome to the Parkersburg High School Russ Parson’s Invitational
Dear Track Coaches: April 20, 2024
· 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:
First Session Second Session
Girls Shot Girls Discus
Boys Discus Boys Shot
Girls High Jump Girls Long Jump
Boys Long Jump Boys High Jump
Boys Pole Vault Girls Pole Vault
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
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First Session Second Session
Girls Shot Girls Discus
Boys Discus Boys Shot
Girls High Jump Girls Long Jump
Boys Long Jump Boys High Jump
Boys Pole Vault Girls Pole Vault