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All spelling corrections must to be e-mailed to [emailprotected]by 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 31 State Tournament Coverage Page State Meet Schedule Complete Results (Baum's Page): Div. I|Div. II |Div. III |Seated Division Live Results (FinishTiming):Div. I |Div. II |Div. III |Seated Division Facility Diagram Media Information
State Tournament Parking Map: Friday, June 3 |Saturday, June 4 Coaches Information Bulletin Frequently Asked Questions for Coaches Coaches Verification Form Athlete Number Change Form | Friday, June 3, 2016 | | 9:30 a.m. | Division II Field Events (5) | | 9:30 a.m. | Division III Running Events Preliminaries
4 x 800 Relay Final | | 10:30 a.m. | Seated Division Boys Shot Put | | 1:00 p.m. | Division III Field Events (5) | | 1:30 p.m. | Division II Running Preliminaries
4 x 800 Relay Final | | 2:00 p.m. | Seated Division Girls Shot Put (Note: If there are 10 or less seated throwers, all seated throwers will throw at 10:30 a.m.) | | 4:00 p.m. | Division III Field Events (5) | | 4:45 p.m. | Division I Running Preliminaries
4 x 800 Relay Final | | Saturday, June 4, 2016 | | 9:30 a.m. | Division II Field Events (5) | | 9:30 a.m. | Division III Running Finals | | 10:55 a.m. | Seated Division 800 Meter (B/G) | | 12:00 p.m. | Division I Field Events (5) | | 1:00 p.m. | Division II Running Finals | | 2:05 p.m. | Seated Division 400 Meter (B/G) | | 3:00 p.m. | Division I Field Events (5) | | 4:30 p.m. | Division I Running Finals | | 4:40 p.m. | Seated Division 100 Meter (B/G) |
| 2016 District & Regional Tournament Information | 2016 Regional Schedules |Regional Sites, Dates, Managers and Representation | Important State Meet Traffic Flow Announcement Due to multiple events occurring in the area, all guests coming to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the state track and field meet should use the Ackerman Road exit from State Route 315. For reference, Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium is located at 2450 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, but please use the Ackerman Road exit even if coming from south of the stadium. Participant Drop Off and School Vehicle Parking School vehicles (busses and school vans) will be permitted to enter the parking lot just south of the stadium to drop off state qualifiers and coaches. On Friday, only vehicles marked as �school transportation� (busses and school vans) will be permitted to park by the OSU baseball stadium (south end of the drop-off lot). On Saturday, only vehicles marked as �school transportation� (busses and school vans) will be permitted to park in the ABB lot on the north side of Ackerman Road (north of the stadium). Participants arriving in non-school vehicles do not have access to these parking areas.
State Meet Walk-Through Available June 2
The track at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium (not the shot put or discus areas) will be open from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, for state qualifying student-athletes to visit, if desired. This availability is only for a �walk-through� and no implements (including batons, hurdles, starter blocks, shot puts, discus, etc.) are permitted. The facility will not open until 4 p.m. and will close promptly at 6 p.m. Spike Regulation
Spikes longer than 1/4" pyramids are not permitted. Needle spikes and Christmas tree spikes are not permitted. The clerks will be checking spike length just before the races and at check-in. If a competitor is in violation of this rule, he/she will not be allowed to participate.Temporary Tents Not Permitted in Pole Vault Area
Attention pole vault state qualifiers: Temporary tents are not permitted to be set up in the pole vault area at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. RV Parking
RVs are permitted to park in the Buckeye Lots, which are located north of the stadium, on the west side of Fred Taylor Drive (just north of the shot put and discus areas). RVs that arrive prior to Friday must pay for each parking space that is in use. Parking fees are paid to OSU CampusParc:http://osu.campusparc.com
| OHSAA Seated Division Information | July 15 - NFHS High School Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Changes Include Assisting Injured Competitor | July 7 - 2015-2016 NFHS Rules Changes Approved for Track and Field, Cross Country | Pole Vault Areas Now Required to Include Box Collar Ohio Track Clinic Special Effective December 1, 2014, pole vault areas are now required to have a new ASTM approved box collar. This new collar covers the inner part of the plant box, as well as the outside (see flyer linked below). The planting box shall not contain any foreign materials except planting box padding. Such padding, if used, shall meet the applicable ASTM Specification Standards, and can be incorporated into the design of the planting box or can be a padding addition to an existing planting box. NOTES: 1.) Padding meeting the ASTM Standards may be used immediately, subject to rejection or conditional approval by state association action. 2.) Padding meeting the ASTM Standards shall be required for the start of the 2014-15 track and field season. |
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| | Mar. 7, 2016 | First Day of Coaching | | Mar. 26 | Season Begins | | Apr. 18 | Non-Interscholastic Competition
No Longer Permitted | | May 16-21 | District Tournament | | May 25-28 | Regional Tournament | | Jun. 3-4 | State Tournament | | Jun. 11 | Season Ends |
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FAQs
Spikes longer than 1/4" pyramids are not permitted. Needle spikes and Christmas tree spikes are not permitted.
How do you qualify for state in track in Ohio? ›
The first four individual or relay teams in each event in each regional tournament will qualify for state tournament competition. In addition, the next 2 best times, distances, and heights statewide in each event (running and field events) will be invited to the state meet as well.
Where is the 2024 Ohio State track meet? ›
OHSAA track and field 2024 | Ohio high school state meet schedule in Dayton. The Ohio High School Athletic Association state track and field championship meet undergoes a couple changes this season. The state meet will go from two days to three and it changes locations from Columbus to Dayton.
What grades do you need to qualify for OHSAA? ›
Your semester or yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility (although they could, depending upon your school's official grading periods). OHSAA eligibility is dependent upon grades received in the immediately preceding grading period.
Can you run 400m in spikes? ›
Ideal for short distances at speed, Sprinting Spikes are best for 100-metre to 400-metre sprints on a track. The lightest running shoes on the market, sprinting spike running shoes are designed to put runners on their toes and are usually quite stiff with little to no cushioning at the heels.
Can you use 3 8 spikes on a track? ›
Longer needle spikes (1/4" or 3/8") are more common on dirt/grass cross country courses or on cinder tracks, but these lengths are not as common. The staggered design helps prevent the spikes from sticking into the track as much.
Can you go pro in track without college? ›
Extensive experience (in elementary and high school and in college sports) and a track record of high performance in their sport are required to become a professional athlete. Professional athletes should begin learning their sport early, probably in elementary school or high school.
How do you get recruited for D1 track? ›
How College Coaches Recruit
- Determine recruiting needs (position, grad year).
- Search online recruiting profiles, talk to high school and club coaches.
- Evaluate prospect video, academic information, check social media accounts.
- Begin contacting athletes, follow profiles, extend camp invites, hold camps.
Division 1 track and field recruiting standards
| Event | D1 Top | D1 Low |
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| 400m | 46.2 | 49.11 |
| 800m | 1:47.14 | 1:58.49 |
| 1500m | 3:45.75 | 4:16.77 |
| 1600m | 4:05.89 | 4:27.80 |
22 more rowsThe year 1936 could simply be known as the year of Jesse Owens. The premier track athlete in the world, Owens was undefeated in 42 events for Ohio State that season. He won four titles at the Western Conference Championships, four at the NCAA Championships, two at the N.A.A.U.
The Ohio Stadium track is removed in February 1999 ahead of a wall of impermeable concrete being poured from ground level to bedrock about 40 feet down in order to prevent flooding.
What division is Ohio State track? ›
The Buckeyes participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports.
Can seniors play JV in Ohio? ›
Under OSHAA rules, any 9th - 12th grader in Ohio can participate on varsity, JV or both.
Can an 8th grader play varsity in Ohio? ›
An 8th grade student may, at the student's option, become eligible for interscholastic athletics at the high school level when the student attains his/her 15th birthday before August 1 of the ensuing school year.
What GPA do you need for the OHSAA? ›
The OHSAA has no minimum grade point (GPA) requirement, thus issues regarding eligibility when only the GPA is of concern are strictly a local school district matter and not an OHSAA matter Grades 7-8 1.
What size spikes are allowed for track? ›
For long distance events on tartan or synthetic tracks, you will want to use spikes that are between 3-5mm long. These spikes will provide good traction without being too hard on your feet. For shorter distances or sprints, you can use running spikes that are 6mm long. These nails will give you more traction and grip.
Can you wear spikes in high school track? ›
Track spikes are a must for serious high school track and field sprinters and runners. You should wear spikes when speed is of utmost importance. When you're first starting your running or sprinting career, it's fine to run races in the same pair of shoes you train in.
How small should track spikes be? ›
These shoes are made for explosive movements and short durations. They have stiff soles and uppers that lock down the foot. These types of spikes will generally require half to a full size down from your normal running shoe size, and this is the best fit for sprint, jump, and throw shoes.
Can you wear spikes on an indoor track? ›
When you race at a really nice college track, they'll have the same material as an outdoor track and you'll be able to wear your spiked shoes. However many local meets at high schools will be on a gym floor surface.
