Event day and date: Friday, December 26, 2008
Event time: 8 a.m.
Distance of event: running and field events
Distance of other events: clinic
Race location: Eastern Michigan University's Bowen Fieldhouse, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Fee: $20 by 12/12 or $30 cash at meet
Event website: http://www.playmakers.com/raceflyers08/Holiday.pdf
Race director: Robert Hollingsworth
E-mail: Greatlakestf@hotmail.com
Phone number: (517) 614-6742
Race comments: Three-day event opens with a clinic from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Friday. Running events start at 2:30 and field events at 3 p.m. Events continue from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, and on Sunday, Dec. 28. Age groups are 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, high school and 60 meter & 3200 meter for open division age 19 and over. Additional information on Great Lakes Track and Field is available at http://www.eteamz.com/greatlakestrackfield
Friday-Sunday December 26-28, 2008 Eastern Michigan University/Ypsilanti, Michigan/Bowen Field House
Open to males and females: Youth-10, 11-12, 13-14, High School & Open (19& Over).
High School events: 60M, 60MH, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Relays: Medley (200,400,800,1600) Field events: SP, LJ, HJ, PV Quarter finals: 60M, 60MH. All other events are finals.
Youth events: 60M, (60MH 11-14yrs only), 400, 800, 1600, (320011-14yrs only) Relay: Medley (200,400,800,1600) Field events: SP, HJ, LJ Quarter finals: 60M, 60MH. All other events are finals.
Open division events: 3200/TF, 60M/SF
Awards: Trophies for all first-place finishes, medals for second and third places.
Entry fee: $20 if received by December 12, 2008. Pay at meet fee: $30 “Cash Only” Coaches: Coaches submitting team entries will receive 2 complimentary coaches’ passes. Additional coaching passes cost $10. Only two coaches per team are allowed in competition venue. ¼ inch spikes are allowed!
Registration: On-line registration at HYPERLINK "http://www.directathletics.com/" \\\\t "_blank" http://www.Directathletics.com Registration opens on November 3, 2008 and will close on December 22, 2008 at 12 midnight. “Please submit accurate times for all running events.”
Scratches: Any and all scratches must be done before registration closes on December 22nd. All entries recorded after the 22nd will be owed for said amount.
Mail registration fee with waiver form to: 1322 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing MI 48915. Please make check or money orders payable to: Robert Hollingsworth/GLTFHC
Packet pick-up: Will be located at Marriott Hotel in Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort on: Friday December 26th from 8:00am-1:00pm & from 9:00pm-12:00 Midnight. Saturday, December 27th, 7:00a.m-10:00pm. Sunday December 28th 7:00am-9:am Host hotel: Marriott Hotel in Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort 1275 S. Huron Street, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197 (734) 487-2000 Hotel rate: $65 for registrations confirmed by December 12, 2008. Please make reference to the Great Lakes Track & Field Holiday Classic when making reservations. Click link for hotel web page. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwys-ann-arbor-marriott-ypsilanti-at-eagle-crest/
Track & Field Clinic
Track & Field Clinic: On Friday December 26th form 8:00am-1:30pm there will be a track & field clinic held at Bowen Field House for coaches and athletes. Participants will learn techniques and training strategies that will help to elevate athletic performance as well as improve programs. Registration for clinic will be on site. Clinic will consist of 4 sessions. Each session cost $20.
Clinic Schedule
8:00 – 8:30/Registration
8:30 – 9:45/Lecture
9:55-1:25 Practicum:
9:55-10:25/Blocks & Starts-
10:35-11:55/Hurdles-
12:05-1:25/Speed development of all runners
Early Registration: Save $5 per session by registering early for clinic. Early registration is due December 12, 2008. Mail in registration to 1322 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48915. Indicate your conference choice and include waiver form. Make check or money orders out to Robert Hollingsworth/GLTFHC. All participants must have a completed wavier form to participate in clinic. Only one wavier from is need for clinic and track & field meet.2008 Great Lakes Holiday Classic Events and Check-in Schedule
Schedule subject to change up to 24 hours before the start of meet. Starting event times should remain the same however; check-in times will be more accurate as entries are finalized. Athletes must check-in at times indicated prior to the start of their race. Don’t expect on hear calls for check in.
Definitions of icons: Y=Youth, HS=High School, O=Open, CI=Check-in, QF=Quarter final, SF=Semi-final, F=Final,
December 26th
8:00am-1:30pm/Clinic
2:30pm Running Events
Y/3200/TF/CI@1:30pm
Y/60M/QF/CI@2:00pm
Y/60H/QF/CI@2:00pm
O/3200/TF/CI@3:00pm
Y/60M/SF/CI@4:00pm
Y/60H/SF/CI@4:00pm
Field Events:
3:00pm/10&UN/Girls
CI@2:15pm
HJ, LJ, SP
4:30pm/10&UN/Boys
CI@3:45
HJ, LJ, SP
6:00pm/11-12/Girls
CI@5:15
HJ, LJ. SP
December 27th
9:00am Running Events
Y/1600/TF/CI@8:00am
Y/400/TF/CI@8:30am
Y/800/TF/CI@10:30am
Y/60M/F/CI@11:00am
Y/60H/F/CI@11:00am
Y/Medley/TF/CI@12n
HS/3200/TF/CI@1:00pm
HS/60M/QF/CI@1:30pm
HS/60H/QF/CI@1:30pm
HS/800/TF/CI@2:30pm
O/60M/SF/CI@3:00pm
Field Events:
9:00am/11-12/Boys
CI@8:00am
HJ, LJ, SP
10:30am/13-14/Girls
CI@9:30am
HJ, LJ, SP
12:00n/13-14/Boys
CI@11:00am
HJ, LJ, SP
December 28th
9:00am Running Events
HS/1600/TF/CI@8:00am
HS/60M/SF/CI@8:00am
HS/60H/SF/CI@8:00am
HS/400/TF/CI@9:00am
HS200/TF/CI@10:00am
O/60M/F/CI@11:00am
HS/60M/F/CI@11:00am
HS/60H/F/CI@11:00am
HS/Medley/TF/CI@12:30pm
Field Events:
1:30pm/HS/Girls
CI@12:30pm
HJ, LJ, SP, PV
3:00pm/HS/Boys
CI@2:00pm
HJ, LJ, SP, PV
“Please print Accident Wavier and Release of Liability Form and bring to meet. Must have form filled out completely to compete.”
Great Lakes Track & Field and Eastern Michigan University Accident Waiver and release of Liability Form for Holiday Indoor Track & Field Classic December 26-28, 2008 at Bowen Field House.
I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event, and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to athletes, but are also present for volunteers. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person, I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the event holder titled above, sponsors, and organizers in events in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at Great Lakes Holiday Classic. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assign as follow: A) Waiver, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me or my traveling to and from this event, The Great lakes Track & Field Organization and Eastern Michigan University, its officers and members, the FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, the event holders, event sponsors, event directors, event volunteers, and event officials. B) Indemnify and hold harmless the entities or persons mentioned in the paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a results of any actions during this event. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during this event. I understand that at this event or related activities I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and/or assigns. This Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I hereby certify that I have read this document and I understand its contents. Name (print) : ________________________________________________ ________________ Club Name ____________________________ Coach _________________________________ Telephone #: ___________________________Home _________________________________ Emergency Contact: ___________________________Phone: __________________________ SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT ________________________________________Date__________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) The undersigned parent and/or natural guardian or legal guardian does hereby represent that he/she is, in fact acting in such capacity and agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties refereed to above from all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage whatsoever which my be imposed upon said parties because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said parties on behalf of the minor and the parents or legal guardian. Signature of Parent or Guardian of Minor _______________________________Date_______
Directions to Bowen Field House
Bowen Field House Indoor Track/Circle Dr. (Directions A) From exit 37A to east on Washtenaw Ave. to left on Oakwood then right on Circle Dr.
From Chicago area: take 94 east t to 23 north exit at Washtenaw 37A then follow directions A Directions to hotel stay on 94 east. Take the US-12-BR/ HURON ST exit, EXIT 183, toward DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI. Turn RIGHT onto S HURON ST. End at 1275 S Huron St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
From Fort Wayne area: take 69 North to 94 east then to 23 north exiting at Washtenaw 37A Then follow directions A Directions to hotel stay on 94 east. Take the US-12-BR/ HURON ST exit, EXIT 183, toward DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI. Turn RIGHT onto S HURON ST. End at 1275 S Huron St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
From Cincinnati area: take 75 north to 475 north, then to 23 north. Then exit at Washtenaw 37A then follow directions A. directions to hotel take 94 east then take the US-12-BR/ HURON ST exit, EXIT 183, toward DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI. Turn RIGHT onto S HURON ST. End at 1275 S Huron St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
From Cleveland area: take 90 west to 80/90 west. Exit to 23 north. Exit at Washtenaw 37A then follow directions A. Directions to the hotel take 94 east then take the US-12-BR/ HURON ST exit, EXIT 183, toward DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI. Turn RIGHT onto S HURON ST. End at 1275 S Huron St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
For information, please contact
Meet Directors:
Robert Hollingsworth Brian Fairchild Mike Stowe (517) 614-6742 (734) 487-0236 (517) 881-9982 Greatlakestf@hotmail.com (734) 612-1063
Great Lakes web page: HYPERLINK "http://www.eteamz.com/greatlakestrackfield/" www.eteamz.com/greatlakestrackfield/ Last years results: http://www.dyestat.com/?pg=reg42008IndoorMI-Great-Lakes-Holiday-Classic