Emerald City Open Track & FIeld Meet
Saturday, June 19, 2010
King's HS, Shoreline, WA
Field Events begin at 1:30
Track Events begin at 2:00
General Information
The 2010 Emerald City Open will serve as the 2010 Pacific Northwest Association Open (Ages 14+) Championships.
The purpose of this meet is to provide a high quality competitive experience for athletes of all ability levels in the Pacific Northwest, to provide athletes an opportunity to qualify for the USA Track and Field Championships in Iowa, and to increase awareness of other local USA Track and Field competitive opportunities.
The meet is open to all athletes ages 14+, however, only athletes with a 2010 USATF membership who reside in the Pacific Northwest Association will be eligible for medals. Fully automatic timing will be used.
Eligibility
The minimum age to participate is 14. Young-looking athletes should be prepared to show proof of age (a high school ASB card will suffice, or a USATF membership with age verification on it also works). There is no upper age limit for open athletes. Masters athletes are encouraged to attend, but due to time constraints, only limited accommodations can be made in the hurdles and field events. Please check the schedule for more details. Only athletes with a 2010 USATF membership who reside in the Pacific Northwest Association (western Washington) will be eligible for medals. Top 3 eligible athletes will get medals.
Non-USATF members may participate in the meet by paying a higher entry fee. Athletes from Canada may receive the reduced rate if they have a current membership with Athletics Canada.
Entry Fees
2010 USATF Members (or Athletics Canada) - $5 for your first event, $3 for each additional event if preregistered and pre-paid by June 16. All USATF memberships will be verified. June 17-18, online registration will be $15 (+$3 per additional). Day of meet entry will be $20 (+$10 for each additional event). Day of meet entry strongly discouraged. Must have proof of USATF membership for discounted day of meet entry.
Non-USATF Members - $15 for your first event, $10 for each additional event if preregistered and pre-paid by June 16. June 17-18, online registration will be $25 (+$10 . Day of meet entry will be $30 (+$10 for each additional event). Day of meet entry strongly discouraged.
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Schedule
Most field events will begin at 1:30pm, track events will begin at 2:00pm.
We will use a rolling time schedule for running events, the schedule below is just an estimate. Your event could start up to 15 minutes earlier than the times listed below. I will email updates a day or two before the meet.
Track Events (Tentative)
| 2:00 | 1500 Meter Run |
| 2:15 | 100 Meter Hurdles 33" |
| 2:20 | 110 Meter Hurdles 42" |
| 2:30 | 400 Meter Dash |
| 2:40 | 100 Meter Dash |
| 2:55 | 800 Meter Run |
| 3:05 | 400 Meter Hurdles |
| 3:15 | 200 Meter Dash |
| 3:30 | 5000 Meter Run |
Field Events (Tentative)
Events will be divided by gender and ability as warranted by entries.
Flights will be posted June 17 or so and emailed to all entrants.
| 1:30 | Discus Throw |
| 1:30 | Pole Vault |
| 1:30 | High Jump |
| 1:30 | Long Jump |
| 2:30 | Triple Jump |
| 3:00 | Shot Put |
Events not being held, and other opportunities to do them
Race Walk - Check the schedules on PNTF or contact Stan Chraminski
Javelin - The javelin is contested weekly at the Club NW All-Comers Meets
10K: There are usually a few 10ks contested at the Club NW All-Comers Meets, contact Bill Roe.
3000 Meter Run: The 3k is contested every other week at Club NW All-Comers Meets
Steeplechase: I am sorry, I don't know of any other opportunities for open athletes to run the steeplechase this summer. Hammer: I don't know of any other opportunities for open athletes to throw the hammer this summer
Directions
The meet will be held at Woolsey Stadium at King's High School. The track is tricky to find, you will not get good directions from Google or Mapquest. Please follow these directions:
From I-5, take the 175th St exit in Shoreline (exit 176)
Head west on 175th (That's a right turn if you were driving southbound and a left turn if you were driving northbound)
Go past Aurora, then turn right on Fremont Ave N
Left on 190th (You'll see signs pointing toward the stadium)
If parking is available in the Woolsey Stadium lot you can park there, otherwise, follow the road as it winds around the track and park by Mike Martin gym then follow the paved path up to the track. (There will be signs for parking)
There is a ton of parking behind the gym. Do not park in the Cristwood reserved spots. Do not park on the street and do not otherwise park illegally.