Guide to Gamecock Youth Indoor Challenge Finals

Here's the guide to Saturday's Gamecock Youth Indoor Challenge Finals. Watch the meet live on MileSplit SC.


Final Entries for Gamecock Youth Indoor Challenge Finale
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PARKING and DIRECTIONS:

There is a parking deck located at 1300 Heyward Street. This is free. There are metered spaces around the Indoor Facility. These are not free. All parking signs and regulations will be enforced this includes parking on any yellow curb, and anywhere parking is indicated that it is not allowed. The City and University handles parking so we cannot be of any assistance with tickets or TOWING.   Please do not park in the neighborhood or in posted spaces. The GPS address for the main doors to the track is 183 Marion Street or 1400 Whaley Street. There is not parking on Whaley in front of the track (this is a yellow curb) and do not block Marion Street next to the track as this is a very narrow street.  Please drop of on Bull Street behind the track if needed (you will still have to walk to the main entry doors (you cannot go in the back restroom doors).

FACILITY RULES: USATF rules will apply. This includes, for your safety, no headphones in competition and warm-up areas. Protests must be filed in writing at the clerk's tent (where protest forms are available).

Warm-Up Sprinting in the warmup area is one direction only, starting at the Clerking area.

Drills should be done in the separate drill area. The outdoor track is available for warm- up (and we are expecting a nice day) and drills (200 South Marion Street or walk down the brick walkway at 1304 Heyward) across the street from the back of the Indoor Track. No Coaches are allowed on the infield or the warm-up area.

CHECK-IN FOR RUNNING EVENTS: Track event athletes must check in at least 60 min prior to the scheduled start with the clerk when they will receive a hip number. Then they need to return to the clerking area 20 minutes prior. If not competing, please scratch with the clerk. All events will be seeded and heated and available online at AdkinsTrak.com Keep an eye on the white board for announcements regarding check-in.

CHECK-IN FOR FIELD EVENTS: All field events athletes must check 60 min prior to their scheduled times at the event. A check-in schedule will be in the packet. There will be no general warmup, just flight specific. Do not enter the infield until your flight is called. Leave infield once your flight is completed.

WEIGH-IN: The weigh-in area is located to the right of the athlete entry door near the throws area. Weigh-in will take place from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday January 7th. Note: Outdoor implements may not be used. Indoor Implements will NOT be provided by meet management.

SPORTS MEDICINE: The athletic trainer is located next to the finish line outside of track. The trainer is available for emergencies only. No taping or other modalities will be provided. Due to Covid-19 fluids will not be provided. Each athlete and/or team is responsible for their own fluids. Individually bottled beverages are recommended.

RUNWAY MARKINGS: Only athletic tape may be used.

RESULTS, HEATS & FLIGHTS: Challenge Results

AWARDS: Top 3 Receive Medals

SPIKE LENGTH: To protect our track from damage, athletes will not be allowed to wear spikes of the wrong size or type. The use of unapproved equipment can result in disqualification. Spikes will be tagged and checked each day, with a different color tag each day. Spikes may not be longer than 1/4". This includes the high jump. Only pyramid spikes will be allowed. Permanent spikes are not allowed. Omni-light spikes are not allowed. Needles are not allowed.

TEAM CAMPS: Building space is very tight, so please be conservative when setting up team camps in designated areas. No Team Camps in the Main Spectator Bleachers on the home stretch. Team Camps may be set-up on the back stretch side or in the unused throw area (the one without the cage). Teams may not occupy more than one bleacher on the back stretch.

RESTROOMS: Athlete restrooms are located outside the rear of the building, next to clerking, on the finish line end. Bathrooms located near the main entrance are for spectators and coaches only. Athletes are not permitted to use spectator restrooms.