Important Information for Coaches

COACHES PASSES:

Coaches passes will be distributed according to the number of athletes that are competing from their school. There are no exceptions.

1 – 10 athletes – 1 pass (single gender) or 2 passes (both genders)
11 – 16 athletes – 2 passes (single gender) or 3 passes (both genders)
17 – 25 athletes – 3 passes (single gender) or 4 passes ( both genders )
25 + athletes – 4 passes (single gender) or 5 passes (both genders)

In the case that an entire association or region travels together to the OFSAA Championships, and a select group of teachers are supervising the athletes from the association, the number of passes available will be determined by the convenor.

SUSPENSION OF MEET DUE TO WEATHER:

The meet will only be suspended in the event of thunderstorms, with athletes evacuated to Thompson Arena. If the meet is to be suspended, the information will be posted here on the OFSAA Track and Field website immediately. Prior to the meet resuming, information will once again be posted here on this website informing everyone as to when the meet will resume. Updates will also be announced at Thompson Arena.

PARKING:

Athletes / Volunteers
All team vans / buses as well as volunteers may park free of charge at the Althouse Parking Lot.
If housing accommodation expands to a third residence, parking for those using that residence will be provided in the appropriate lot.

Buses can unload in front of the Huron Flats lot in the bus pull off area. Buses are NOT to turn into the Huron Flats lot.

Public
The Huron Flats (Stadium) Lot will be available to the public for a $5 daily fee.  In / out privileges will be granted on a first come first serve basis.  Any athletes, volunteers or coaches that want to use this lot will have to pay.
 
The overflow lot will be the Springett (Brescia) Lot on a $4 coin entry. 

GATES WILL OPEN:

Thursday 12:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.

ATHLETES CONTROL CENTRE (ACC):

The ACC for both Track and Field events is located at the Northeast end of the stadium, under the large tent. Entrance to this area shall be through the Northeast Gate #3. This is an athletes’ only entrance.

Once an athlete enters the ACC, they may not leave.

For Track Events, the athlete must enter the ACC no earlier than thirty (30) minutes prior to and no later than twenty (20) minutes prior to the scheduled race time. Athletes will be walked to the track 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the race.

For Field Events, the athlete must enter the ACC no earlier than sixty (60) minutes prior to start of the event, except Pole Vault who must check in seventy-five (75) minutes prior to their event. Athletes will be walked to their event forty-five (45) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the event, except pole vault athletes who will be walked out sixty (60) minutes before the event.

If an athlete is not present when their section (track event) is called, they will not be permitted to compete. From the posted schedule, athletes should be aware of the time that their event is slated to occur. There will not be any public address announcements.

Any taping or medical treatments must occur before an athlete enters the ACC. If an athlete requires medical attention, the appropriate attendant / therapist will be called.

Once an athlete enters the ACC, an athlete may speak with their coach over the fences as long as this does not disturb another athlete’s concentration.

No cell phones, I-pods, portable radios, MP3 players, CD players, tape players or other electronic devices are permitted in the ACC or at the competition site.

UNIFORMS:

  1. Competitors must compete in their school uniforms. All competitors are expected to dress in uniforms that are neat, clean and which maintain the integrity of the school's / Association's name, colours and logos. All tops must have the school colour or crest or school name only. No sport club insignia on uniforms shall be permitted. A sport club is defined as a community, provincially or nationally based organization whose primary purpose is participation in organized competition in single or multi sport programs. Sponsorship recognition is permitted to be visible but must conform with the placement guidelines outlined in By-Law 6, Section 2(h). This criteria must be met both on and in the immediate vicinity of the competitive area and during the awards ceremonies.
  2. The tops of all four (4) relay competitors must be identical.
  3. Student-athletes must remain fully clothed in the appropriate attire in the competition area, AND use the designated locker room or change area to change to and from competition attire. Incidents of non-compliance shall be forwarded to the Competition Committee for resolution.

IMPLEMENT WEIGH IN:

All implements must be weighed at the technical weigh-in located inside the field house (in the hallway), 2 hours prior to the event. Use the entrance closest to the ACC. Implements may be weighed the night before the competition. Once it has been weighed, it will remain inside the weigh-in station until it is taken out for the competition.

LOCATION OF EVENTS:

All Track and Field events will take place at TD Waterhouse Stadium.

Warm-up Facility

Athletes are welcome to use the Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre as a warm-up facility. Please check map on the OFSAA Track & Field website for location. It is located north of the stadium, approximately a five minute walk. Announcements will not be made in the Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre, so athletes are asked to keep close track of time.

Athletes may also warm-up in the grass area east of the stadium parking lot and stands.

Entry to TD Waterhouse Stadium

Two entrances will be available at the front of the stadium.

Athletes will be required to show their competitor number. Coaches, media and guests will require proper accreditation.

TICKET PRICES:

$15.00 - Meet Pass (all three days)
$  5.00 - Thursday
$  8.00 - Friday
$  8.00 - Saturday

Senior Citizens & High School Students (must present student ID):

$10.00 - Meet Pass (all three days)
$  3.00 - Thursday
$  5.00 - Friday
$  5.00 - Saturday

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

  1. For all track and field events, the maximum spike length is 6mm, except for Javelin and High Jump, in which case 7mm is allowed.
  2. For track events, an athlete who qualifies for a final from a heat and scratches from the final is ineligible to compete for the remainder of that day, including relays and field events.
  3. Starting blocks do not have to be used. If an athlete does not use starting blocks, they must use a stand up start.
  4. OFSAA will not be using the “New False Start Rule”, which now indicates that an athlete is eliminated upon a false start. OFSAA will continue to follow the old rule:
    a. First False Start – charged against the Field
    b. Additional False Start – athlete is eliminated
    c. The track referee will not have the right to overrule the starter’s decision.

MEDICAL:

The following services will be available: First Aid, Physiotherapy (athletes with pre-existing conditions must bring their own supplies) and Massage Therapy. Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy will be located in rooms #1 and #5 in the field house.

In case of an Emergency, University Hospital is located on campus.

PROTESTS:

Per the OFSAA Playing Regulations, any written protests must be submitted within 30 minutes of the results being posted along with a $50.00 cash fee. The fee will be returned if the protest is upheld, that is, successful to the applicant. There will be a Jury of Appeal formed from a panel of six. Appeals will be held expeditiously and the decision(s) of the Jury is final.