Grace King Irish Invitational 2023

Questions can be

directed to:

Paul Dugas

Grace King High

School

Head Boys Track

Coach

paul.dugas@jpschools.org

(504) 460-9705

Irish Invitational

March 15, 2023

@

Joe Yenni Stadium

Hosted by

Grace King High School

Timed By

Chipped Timing

Refreshments By

Cone Ice and GK Football Team

Date/Site:Wednesday March 15, 2023

                                  Joe Yenni Stadium

                                  400 Phlox Ave, Metairie, LA 70001

Facilities:8 Lane Mondo Track - Wear (6mm) or smaller spikes

********All Tickets Must be Bought online************

Gate Fee:Admission $5.00 General Admission

                                 @Fango

Fees:Team entry: $50 (Checks made payable to Grace King High School)

ex. 50$ Boys Team, 50$ girls Team

Awards: Team: Meet Champion boys and girls  

            Outstanding track boy and girl (total points) plaque

            Outstanding field boy and girl (total points) plaque

Time Schedule:3:30Scratch Meeting (Scratches only, no additions)

                          4:00 Field Events 

                          5:30 Running Events(approx)

Scoring: Individual Event 10 - 8 - 6 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 

            Relay10 - 8 - 6 - 4 - 2 

Entries:Boys and Girls entries should be made on 

                    LAmilesplit Password GK2023

            Please submit a max of 2 entries per-event with their times and/or distance. 

                                 1 relay team per school, field events will be 3 throws or jumps, no finals 

Deadline:Deadline for entering will be Monday March 11th 11:00pm    

General Information:

1. Events will be timed by chipped timing.

2. Starting heights for high jump and pole vault will be 2 inches lower than the lowest height turned in.

3. Throws and Horizontal Jumps - 4 jumps/throws, no finals. All throws will be measured.

4. There will be no weighing of implements we will work on the honor system.

5. We will be selling concessions.

6. Uniforms must comply with rules and regulations of NFHS and the LHSAA.

7. Relay participants: Each school should list 4 runners and 2 alternates.  Only those listed may be used as substitutes.

8. Protests will be officiated by the meet referee and school principals or principal designee.

9. Athletes will be allowed to warm-up on the infield.  When not participating, athletes must remain in the team area.  Team areas will be in designated areas in the stands.  

10. Athletes may participate in a maximum of 4 events

11. Schools may enter a maximum of two (2) athletes per event.

12.  Four (4) attempts in throws and jumps. No Finals

13. Top six (6) OVERALL times marked in running events. No Finals

14. One (1) relay team per school per relay event

15. Exchange zones:

4 x 200 meter relay - 1st & 2nd exchangesred to red triangles

3rd exchangeyellow to yellow triangles

4 x 100 meter relay - all exchangesyellow to yellow triangles

4 x 400 meter relay - all exchangesblue to blue triangles

4 x 800 meter relay

1. Starts:

1600 meter and 3200 meter run - waterfall

800 meter   - 1 turn stagger

1600 meter relay- 2 turn stagger

Questions can be directed to:

Paul Dugas

Grace King High School

Head Boys Track Coach

paul.dugas@jpschools.org

(504) 460-9705

Schedule of Events

3:30Scratch Meeting

4:00            Heat 1

                              Girls Pole VaultCountry Day

Boys Javelin

Boys Long Jump

Girls Triple Jump

Girls Shot Put

                              Boys High Jump

                              Boys Discuss

HEAT 2

4:45 Will start immediately following conclusion of Heat 1 in that field event

                             Boys Triple Jump

Girls Long Jump

Boys Shot Put

Girls Discus

Boys Pole VaultCountry Day

                              Girls High Jump

                              Girls Javelin

-------------Please note we are running the 4x800m Relay during Field Events--------------------

*****Girls 4 x 800m Relay******

*****Boys 4x 800m Relay*****

Running Events - 5:30 p.m.

4 x 200 Meter Relay

1600 Meter Run

100 Meter Low Hurdles (Girls)

110 Meter High Hurdles (Boys)

100 Meter Dash

800 Meter Run

4 x 100 Meter Relay

400 Meter Run

300 Meter Low Hurdles (Girls)

300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles (Boys)

200 Meter Dash

3200 Meter Run

4 x 400 Meter Relay

Girls followed by Boys in each running event

Joe Yenni Track Markings

EVENTSTARTExchange Zone / Hurdle Exchange

4 x 200 RelayRed1st - 2nd red to red triangles 

3rd - 4th yellow to yellow triangles

1600 meterWhite Waterfall

100 meter hurdles GirlsWhiteYellow - 10 Hurdlers 33

110 meter hurdles BoysWhiteBlue - 10 Hurdles 39

100 meter dashWhite

800 meter dashGreenBreak line Green, first turn

4 x 100 meter RelayWhiteYellow

400 meterWhite

300 meter LH GirlsWhiteRed - 8 Hurdles 30

300 meter IH BoysWhiteRed - 8 Hurdles 36

200 meter dashWhite

3200 meter runWhite Waterfall

4 x 400 meterBlueBlue - 3 turn stagger @ Green break line

PER JEFFERSON PARISH:

Security and stadium entrances 

     All teams and athletes will enter through a designated gate for each site.  Individuals will not be allowed to enter through this gate unless they are with the coach and the rest of the team.  Each coach will fill out the attached form and submit at the time of entrance to stadium personnel prior to each event to gain access through this gate.  It is the responsibility of the coach / coaches to search each player / athlete / manager to ensure that all participants are in compliance with the stadium policy upon entrance.   A roster must be presented with the signed form for teams to gain entrance to the stadium through this gate.  All participants that arrive after the team has been admitted must enter through the spectator entrance and will be searched upon entrance. 

     It is the responsibility of the coaches to monitor and enforce stadium regulations regarding the playing surfaces.  NO food (sunflower seeds, fruit , peanuts etc. ) or drink containing any dyes or artificial coloring are allowed on the track and field surfaces.  Athletes are not allowed to hang out on the turf field area to get ready for events or just to hang out and relax.  All participants should be in the stands waiting for their events.

     Yenni Stadium - Coaches and participants will enter through the bus gate on the visitors side located on the southeast end of the playing area.  The gates on the home side will be closed and no one will be allowed to enter or exit through these gates.  At the conclusion of the meet, participants will be allowed to exit through the bus gate or through the regular entrance gate. 

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