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Contents WELCOME ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SPIKES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRE MEET CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................................................. 5
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Championship Personnel .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Championship Officials ................................................................................................................................................. 7
SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pre Championship Schedule (*All times central) ........................................................................................................... 8
Championship Schedule ..............................................................................................................................................10
GILLIAM INDOOR TRACK STADIUM .............................................................................................................................11
Quick Facts .................................................................................................................................................................12
COACHES AND ATHLETE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................13
Athletic Training ...........................................................................................................................................................13
Awards ........................................................................................................................................................................13
Coaches Technical Meeting .........................................................................................................................................13
Competition Bibs .........................................................................................................................................................14
Credentials ..................................................................................................................................................................14
Electronic Devices .......................................................................................................................................................14
Eligibility ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Entry Deadlines / Declarations .....................................................................................................................................14
Equipment (Starting Blocks / Batons) ...........................................................................................................................14
Event Check In / Warm Ups .........................................................................................................................................14
Facility Information ......................................................................................................................................................16
Gift Suite .....................................................................................................................................................................16
Heat Sheets ................................................................................................................................................................16
Hospitality....................................................................................................................................................................16
Implement Storage and Weigh In Schedule .................................................................................................................17
Merchandise ................................................................................................................................................................17
Parking ........................................................................................................................................................................17
Practice Schedule........................................................................................................................................................17
Protest Table ...............................................................................................................................................................18
Relay Cards ................................................................................................................................................................18
Results / Timing ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Scoring ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Shipping / Storage .......................................................................................................................................................18
Starting Heights ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Team Packets .............................................................................................................................................................18
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Team Seating ..............................................................................................................................................................18
Weight Room Schedule at West Campus Player Development Center .........................................................................18
MEDIA INFORMATION & CREDENTIALS ......................................................................................................................19
Interview Area .............................................................................................................................................................19
Media Parking .............................................................................................................................................................19
Press Area ..................................................................................................................................................................19
Sports Information Materials ........................................................................................................................................19
Television ....................................................................................................................................................................19
TICKETS AND PASS LIST..............................................................................................................................................20
Tickets.........................................................................................................................................................................20
Athlete Guest Pass List ...............................................................................................................................................20
Clear Bag Policy ..........................................................................................................................................................20
HOST CITY INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................................................21
Dinging Options ...........................................................................................................................................................21
Local Attractions ..........................................................................................................................................................21
COMPETITION MAP ......................................................................................................................................................22
PARKING MAP ...............................................................................................................................................................23
APPENDICIES ................................................................................................................................................................24
Appendix A – Official Travel Party Roster ....................................................................................................................24
Appendix B – Coaches Meal Reservation ....................................................................................................................25
Appendix C – Team Travel Information Sheet ..............................................................................................................26
Appendix D - Suggested Pole Vault & High Jump Increments ......................................................................................27
Appendix E – Pentathlon Entry Form ...........................................................................................................................28
Appendix F – Heptathlon Entry Form ...........................................................................................................................29
Appendix G – Media Credential Request Form ............................................................................................................30
Appendix H – Athlete Guest Pass List ..........................................................................................................................31
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WELCOME Howdy! Welcome to Texas A&M University and the Gilliam Indoor Stadium. Congratulations to all student-athletes, coaches and administrators on a successful season to date. We are honored to host the 2020 SEC Indoor Track Championships and we hope you enjoy your stay in Aggieland. We look forward to seeing the excellence of the SEC on full display as only the Indoor Championships can provide, the result of everyone’s hard work and preparation. This event is always an example of true competitive spirit and great sportsmanship that is provided in the best conference in college athletics. While competitors on the track, the Southeastern Conference is a family that takes care of each other. If our staff may be of assistance to you during your visit, simply ask. Once again, welcome to Aggieland! Gig ‘Em! Ross Bjork Director of Athletics
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SPIKES
• The only spike pin approved for our facility is the 1/4” pyramid spike from MF Athletics, (800) 556-7464, Item #6650-1/4 Pyramid Spikes.
• The Omni-Lite 7mm spike is NOT ALLOWED. The spike measures longer than the Pyramid Spike we allow. • NO NEEDLE SPIKES OR CHRISTMAS TREE SPIKES ALLOWED. • No permanent spike shoes allowed. • All shoes will be checked prior to getting on the track.
Please understand the spike restrictions are in place strictly for preserving the facility. There is no intent to inconvenience the athletes or teams.
Item #6650-1/4 from MF Athletics
(800) 556-7464
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PRE MEET CHECKLIST Wednesday, February 5h, 2020 by 5:00 PM (CST) _______ Submit all possible entries for competitor bibs via Excel Spreadsheet to Brian Bancroft Fax: (979) 458-2889; [email protected] Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 12:00 PM (NOON) (CST) _______ Online Entries open on Direct Athletics (www.directathletics.com)
All entries received as of 11:59 pm CST, Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 are declared FINAL. Thursday, February 20th, 2020 by 5:00 PM (CST) _______ Media credential requests due to Matt Callaway
[email protected] Friday, February 21st, 2020 by 5:00 PM (CST) _______ Official Travel Party form (Appendix A) _______ Coaches Meal/Packet Pickup Reservation Form (Appendix B) _______ Team Travel Information sheet (Appendix C) _______ Suggested Pole Vault and High Jump Increments (Appendix D) Due to Brian Bancroft
Fax: (979) 458-2889; [email protected] Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 by 11:59 PM (CST) _______ Online Entries due on Direct Athletics (www.directathletics.com)
All entries (including multi-events) received as of 11:59 pm CST are declared FINAL Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 by 12:00 PM (NOON) (CST) _______ Combined event individual marks due to Brian Bancroft Fax: (979) 458-2889; [email protected] _______ Athlete Guest Pass List to Ashlee Shidler [email protected] Thursday, February 27th, 2020 _______ Championships Committee Meeting at 8:30 AM at the Heritage Lounge on level 1 of Kyle Field. _______ Packet Pick-up/Coaches Meal/Coaches Meeting/ at 11:30 AM at the All American Club South in
Kyle Field. *The mandatory technical meeting will follow the meal
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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Championship Personnel Championships Director: Erin Jones Work: 979/458-3997 Cell: 979/229-3962 Email: [email protected]
SEC Dir. of Championships: John Gibson Work: 205/458-3000 (ext.3051) Cell: 205/317-4404 Email: [email protected]
Assistant Championships Director: Brian Bancroft Work: 979/ 845-5823 Cell:979/229-5691 Email: [email protected]
SEC Operations Coordinator: Blake Boldin Cell: 205/821-5460 Email: [email protected]
Facility Director: Scot Obergefell Cell: 607/435-0390 Email: [email protected]
SEC Asst. Director of Comm.: Ben Beaty Work: 205/458-3000 (ext. 3031) Cell: 205/441-7631 Email: [email protected]
Communications Director: Matt Callaway Cell: 713/305-0815 Email: [email protected]
Marketing Director: Mollie Medrano Work: 979/862-5409 Cell: 361/463-7205 Email: [email protected]
Ticketing Director: Ashlee Shidler Work: 979/ 260-7934 Cell: 979/402-4458 Email: [email protected]
Athletic Training Director: Saul Luna Cell: 361/739-4993 Fax: 979/458-2874 Email: [email protected]
Sport Performance Director: Vern Banks Cell: 979/777-0800 Email: [email protected]
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Championship Officials Championships Committee: Pat Henry – Texas A&M University Chris Woods – Mississippi State University Brett Halter – University of Missouri
Meet Referees: Stewart Blue Jim Carlisle Delores Murray Terry Thurber
Head Officials: Starters: Raymond Pierre Clerks: Bill Doreen Umpire: Omar De La Rosa Lap Counter: Deanie Dudley Marshal: Row Hawkins, Sr High Jump: George Young Long/Triple Jump: Bill Stacy / Bob Davis Pole Vault: Frank Orsak Shot Put/ Weight: Gary Rush Implement Inspector: Joe Alderete
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SCHEDULES
Pre Championship Schedule (*All times central) Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5:00 PM Excel spreadsheet with all possible entries for competitor bibs due to Brian Bancroft
([email protected]) Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:00 PM (NOON) Online Entries open on Direct Athletics (www.directathletics.com)
All entries received as of 11:59 PM, Tuesday February 25th, 2020 are declared FINAL Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:00 PM Media credential requests due to Matt Callaway ([email protected]) Friday, February 21, 2020 5:00 PM Official Travel Party form (Appendix A) Meal/Packet Pickup Reservation Form (Appendix B) Team Travel Information sheet (Appendix C) Pole Vault and High Jump Increments (Appendix D) Due to Brian Bancroft ([email protected]) Monday, February 24, 2020 10:00 AM SEC Pre-Championship Administrative Teleconference Dial In: (234) 203-2766 / Passcode: 077.487.446
The purpose of this meeting is to review policies and procedures governing the conduct of the Championship.
The head coach and sport administrator are required to attend this call. It is encouraged for the sports information director and team director of operations to attend. Other tournament representatives on the call will include; Host Championship Director, Host Communications Director, Host Athletic Training Director, Host Ticketing Director, and conference office representatives
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 11:59 PM Online Entries due on Direct Athletics
(www.directathletics.com) All entries (including combined events) received as of 11:59 pm CST are
declared FINAL.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:00 PM (NOON) Athlete Player Pass List due to Ashlee Shidler ([email protected])
Combined event individual marks due to Brian Bancroft [email protected]) 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Gilliam Indoor Track open 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track available for practice. Thursday, February 27, 2020 11:30 AM Packet pick up, Coaches meal and technical meeting 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Football open 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Football open 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track available for practice Friday, February 28, 2020 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM McFerrin Indoor Football open for practice 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track available for practice. Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM McFerrin Indoor Football open for practice 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track available for practice. *For safety; hammer, javelin, and discus not permitted. *EB Cushing Track Stadium is closed for any practice or training all week
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Championship Schedule Friday, February 28, 2020 Saturday, February 29, 2020
FRIDAY RUNNING EVENTS SATURDAY RUNNING EVENTS Time Event Time Event
EST 5:15 PM Women's 800 Meters Pentathlon EST 4:00 PM Men's 1000 Meters Heptathlon 5:20 PM Men's Mile Prelim 4:10 PM Men's Mile Final 5:32 PM Women's Mile Prelim 4:20 PM Women's Mile Final 5:48 PM Men's 60 Meters Prelim 4:30 PM Men's 60 Meters Final 6:02 PM Women's 60 Meters Prelim 4:35 PM Women's 60 Meters Final 6:14 PM Men's 400 Meters Prelim 4:40 PM Men's 400 Meters Final(2 Sec) 6:39 PM Women's 400 Meters Prelim 4:50 PM Women's 400 Meters Final(2 Sec) 7:04 PM Men's 60 Meter Hurdles Prelim 5:00 PM Men’s 60 Meter Hurdles Final 7:13 PM Women's 60 Meter Hurdles Prelim 5:07 PM Women's 60 Meter Hurdles Final 7:24 PM Men's 800 Meters Prelim 5:15 PM Men's 800 Meters Final 7:35 PM Women's 800 Meters Prelim 5:22 PM Women's 800 Meters Final 7:46 PM Men's 5000 Meters Final 5:30 PM Men's 200 Meters Final (2 Sec) 8:04 PM Men's 200 Meters Prelim 5:40 PM Women's 200 Meters Final (2 Sec) 8:24 PM Women's 5000 Meters Final 5:50 PM Men's 3000 Meters Final (2 Sec) 8:44 PM Women's 200 Meters Prelim 6:15 PM Women's 3000 Meters Final (2 Sec) 9:06 PM Men's Distance Medley Relay Final 6:40 PM Men's 4x400 Meter Relay Final (3 Sec) 9:21 PM Women's Distance Medley Relay Final 6:55 PM Women's 4x400 Meter Relay Final (3 Sec)
FRIDAY FIELD EVENTS SATURDAY FIELD EVENTS Time Event Time Event
4:30 PM Women's Shot Put Prelim/Final 1:15 PM Men's High Jump Final 5:15 PM Men's Long Jump Prelim/Final Women's High Jump Final
Men's Pole Vault Final 2:00 PM Men's Weight Throw Prelim/Final 6:55 PM Women's Long Jump Prelim/Final 3:30 PM Women's Triple Jump Prelim/Final 7:05 PM Men's Shot Put Prelim/Final 4:00 PM Women's Pole Vault Final
4:30 PM Women's Weight Throw Prelim/Final Men's Triple Jump Prelim/Final
MEN’S HEPTATHLON – DAY 1 MEN’S HEPTATHLON – DAY 2 Time Event Time Event
11:45 AM Men's 60 Meters Heptathlon 10:00 AM Men's 60 Hurdles Heptathlon EST 12:30 PM Men's Long Jump (2 runways) Heptathlon EST 11:00 AM Men's Pole Vault (2 pits) Heptathlon
EST 1:45 PM Men's Shot Put (2 rings) Heptathlon EST 4:00 PM Men's 1000 Meters Heptathlon EST 3:00 PM Men's High Jump (2 pits) Heptathlon
WOMEN’S PENTAHLON
Time Event 12:00 PM Women's 60 Meter Hurdles Pentathlon
EST 12:45 PM Women's High Jump (2 pits) Pentathlon EST 3:00 PM Women's Shot Put (2 rings) Pentathlon EST 4:00 PM Women's Long Jump (2 runways) Pentathlon EST 5:15 PM Women's 800 Meters Pentathlon
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GILLIAM INDOOR TRACK STADIUM
In its 12th year of service, Texas A&M's Rhonda and Frosty Gilliam Jr. '80 Indoor Track Stadium gives the Aggies the nation's premier indoor facility to call home. Gilliam Indoor Stadium is so highly thought of around the country that it has been selected four times to host the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships (2009, 2011, 2017, 2018). In addition, it has served as host of the SEC Championships twice (2014, 2018) and previously hosted two Big 12 Indoor meets (2009, 2012). The top-of-the-line facility is fully air-conditioned and equipped with high-quality climate control systems. It features a number of technological advancements and is constructed with Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) fabric, tensioned over a 104’ 2 7/8” steel frame. It is fully insulated with thick R-30 insulation for the severe Texas heat and cold winters, and lined with a similar PVC fabric. Together, the indoor football practice facility and Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium are known as McFerrin Athletic Center, named for Arthur “Artie” McFerrin, class of 1965. The track in the indoor facility is created with the same surfacing that was used for the track & field events at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. The surface is constructed with Mondo Super X Performance Material, a synthetic rubber that provides high-quality shock absorption, skid resistance, force reduction, and overall comfort for the athletes as they practice and compete. The six-lane, 200-meter competition track installed in the facility also has the capability to be hydraulically banked at its two bends for high speed running events. This technology has made the Texas A&M facility one of the fastest indoor tracks in North America. The hydraulic track can be adjusted to any interval, perfect for a variety of training purposes and levels of competition. In the competitive world of track & field, the training requirements are far exceeded by Coach Pat Henry’s standards. Aside from the six-lane, 200-meter hydraulically banked competition track, the facility features eight independent sprint lanes, two long and triple jump sand pits, four pole vault runways, and two throwing rings. Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium features a pre-engineered bleacher system with press boxes and portable grandstands to seat over 4,100 and is furnished with two press boxes, fully operating concessions, and restroom facilities for meets and other events.
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Quick Facts Opened: January 24, 2009 Capacity: 4,100 Surface: Mondotrack FTX Championships Hosted: 8 (’09,’12 Big 12, ’14,’18 SEC, ’09, ’11,’17,’18 NCAA)
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COACHES AND ATHLETE INFORMATION
Athletic Training Location The training area is located on the east end zone of the McFerrin Indoor Football facility. This area will be open 90 minutes before and approximately 60 minutes after each meet day. (You can pick up your medical credentials, if needed, at this location on Thursday afternoon and on the day of the meet.) Modalities The medical area will be equipped with EStim, Ultrasound, Hivamat, and a Hydrocollator. All electric stimulation and ultrasound treatments must be supervised by the team certified athletic trainer. If the certified athletic trainer cannot accompany the athlete or is not traveling with the team, the athlete must have a letter from the team certified athletic trainer indicating the treatment and parameters to be provided. This letter must then be presented to a certified athletic trainer from the Texas A&M University Sports Medicine staff before treatment is administered. Cold Tubs will NOT be available. Only Iced water will be available in the practice facility for athlete consumption Contacts
Athletic Training Director: Saul Luna Cell: 361/739-4993 Fax: 979/458-2874 Email: [email protected]
Orthopedist: J.P. Bramhall, M.D. Central Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopedics 3201 University Drive E Suites #115 Bryan, TX 77845 Work: 979/776-0169
Athletic Trainer: Kaity Carter Cell: 602/694-0284 Email: [email protected]
Team Physician: Kori Gill, D.O. Cell: 979/776-0169
Athletic Training Intern: Iliana Velazquez Cell: 562/447-4226 Email: [email protected]
Awards Championship team trophies and the Commissioner’s Trophy, presented to the athlete scoring the most points will be presented as soon as possible following the conclusion of the competition on Saturday. Individual and relay medals will be presented to the top three (3) finishers in each event on the Award Stand following the conclusion of the event. Each Student-Athlete eligible to participate in and travel to an SEC Championship Event (as designated by the head coach on the SEC Championship Eligibility List signed prior to the event) will receive a championship participation gift from the Southeastern Conference.
Coaches Technical Meeting The coaches and key officials’ technical meeting will take place on Thursday, February 27th at 11:30 AM on the fourth floor of Kyle Field in the All-American Club South. A meal will be included for all coaches, SIDs, Athletic Trainers and Administrators, but we ask that you please limit your party to 10 individuals per institution. Fax or email your reservation to Brian Bancroft (979) 458-2889, no later than 5:00 PM CST on Friday, February 21st, 2020.
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Competition Bibs Competition bibs must be worn on the uniform jersey. Pole vault athletes may wear one bib on the back of their jersey. High jump athletes may wear one bib on the front of their jersey. All athlete competition bibs, along with 8 pins per athlete, will be included in the packets picked up at the coaches meeting.
Credentials [SEC Bylaw 12.3.1] All credentials shall be issued according to a numbering system (or other comparable method) to ensure only appropriate individuals have access to specified areas.
Athlete Wristbands will be issued to each declared student-athlete. Wristbands must be visible at all times to gain admittance into the Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Indoor Football facility. Bib numbers are not acceptable for admission into either venue.
Coaches Credentials will be distributed in accordance with NCAA limitations on size of coaching staffs. Two team managers and two administrators per gender may also receive a credential. Two medical credentials per gender will be available for trainers and/or team physicians.
Electronic Devices Per NCAA rules, the use of electronic devices will not be allowed in warm up and/or competition venues. This includes the Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Indoor Football facility.
Eligibility All student-athletes must be certified as eligible by the institution as required by the SEC prior to participating in the SEC Championships.
Entry Deadlines / Declarations Direct Athletics entries open on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 12:00 PM (CST). All entries (including combined events) received as of Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 by 11:59 pm (CST), are declared FINAL.
Equipment (Starting Blocks / Batons) UCS starting blocks will be provided on site by the host meet management, including the warm-up area. Relay teams may use their own batons. All shoes must be presented for spike check each day, including practice days, at the spike check area in the indoor football facility. A different color tag will represent being checked for each day. Spikes must be presented again at the check-in area.
Event Check In / Warm Ups All athletes MUST be wearing their wristband to access the warm-up and seating areas. Running and Jumping Events Running and Jumping Event athletes will go through spike check upon entering the indoor football facility. Athletes will check-in for their event in the northeast corner of the facility. Running event athletes may check-in and receive hip numbers at any time. All running event athletes report “race ready” to the staging area per the clerking schedule. First call will be at 25 minutes, report time will be 10 minutes, and athletes will be escorted out 5 minutes prior to start of each running event. High Jump athletes will be allowed to begin specific warm ups at the site 60 minutes prior to the start of competition. Athletes must be checked in 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Check-in is at the field clerking area in the northeast corner of the indoor football facility. Escort out to event area are at 70, 55, and 40 minutes prior to start time.
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Pole Vault athletes will be allowed to begin specific warms up at the site 90 minutes prior to the start of competition. Athletes must be checked in 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Escort out to event area at 95, 80, 65, 50, 35 minutes prior to start time. Throws and Horizontal Jump athletes will be allowed to begin specific warm ups at the site 30 minutes prior to the start of competition. 15 minutes prior to the start of competition will be allotted for flight specific warm ups. All other flights will be escorted off the track and be clerked back to the event site from the indoor track prior to their flight. All student-athletes must have checked-in with the event official at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of the first flight of the competition. Check-in is at the field clerking area in the northeast corner of the indoor football facility. Escort out to event area at 55, 40, 25 minutes prior to start time.
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Facility Information Gilliam Indoor Track Tape for any marking on the track (relay exchange zones, jumpers’/throwers’ markings) must be white athletic tape. NO other tape will be allowed. Chalk is prohibited for any marking. Athletes using chalk will be disqualified.
NORTH RUNWAY Runway Width 1.23m (4’ ¼“) Landing Pit Length 9.77m (32’ ½”) Landing Pit Width 3m (9’ 10”) Long Jump Runaway Length 55m (180’ 5¼”) Board to Pit 3.50m (11’ 5¾”) Men Triple Jump Runaway Length 47m (154’ 2¼”) Board to Pit 13.50m (44’ 3½”) Women Triple Jump Runaway Length 45m (147’ 7½”) Board to Pit 11.50m (37’ 8¾”)
SOUTH RUNWAY Runway Width 1.23m (4’ ¼“) Landing Pit Length 9.77m (32’ 0.5”) Landing Pit Width 3m (9’ 10”) Long Jump Runaway Length 50m (164’ ½”) Board to Pit 3.50m (11’ 5¾”) Men Triple Jump Runaway Length 42m (137’ 9½”) Board to Pit 13.50m (44’ 3½”) Women Triple Jump Runaway Length 40m (131’ 2¾”) Board to Pit 11.50m (37’ 8¾”)
Pole Vault Runway Width1.21m (3’ 11½”) Runway Length45m (147’ 7½”) High Jump Men Apron ~17.3m x ~35m Women Apron ~17.3m x ~35m McFerrin Indoor Football The Indoor Football Facility will serve as the team, warm-up and clerking area. Please see the Competition Map on page 22 for specific traffic control and warm up procedures. Texas A&M Event Staff will monitor access in the facility.
Gift Suite The gift suite for the championship weekend will be located on the concourse of Gilliam Indoor Track Wednesday February 26th and Thursday February 27th during scheduled practice times
Heat Sheets Heat sheets and live results will be available online (www.flashresults.com) as well as posted on the board in the northeast corner of the Gilliam Indoor Track. A free program with printed heat sheets are available to fans at the marketing table located on the main concourse.
Hospitality Hospitality will be available to all coaches, and team administrators with a valid championship credential. The hospitality area will be located at the Northwest corner of McFerrin Indoor Football. Student-athletes will not be allowed in this area. Hospitality for all media, with a valid championship credential, will be available in the Gilliam Indoor Track press box. A reminder that this is a working press box so please be courteous to those that are working.
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Implement Storage and Weigh In Schedule The implement room is located under the stands through the Northwest portal, Room #102. Implements will be accepted during the following times:
• Thursday, February 27th 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Friday, February 28th 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM • Saturday, February 29th 11:00 PM – 3:00 PM
All implements must be checked in 90 minutes prior to the start of each event.
Merchandise Official SEC merchandise will be sold in the west end of the lobby of Gilliam Indoor Track.
Parking Buses Team Bus Drop-Off will be in Lot 48 off of Houston Street. Please have your buses drop-off and pick up next to the Davis Player Development Center. Bus parking will be available along Throckmorton Street. Please see the Parking Map on page 23. Officials Officials parking will be available in Lot 60 with a valid parking placard Spectators Friday - $5 cash only parking in Lot 61, 62 and 48 (after 5pm) as well as WCG, UCG, Cain Saturday - $5 cash only parking in Lot 48, 60 and 61 as well as WCG, UCG, Cain Teams Each team will get two (2) parking placards, valid for Lot 62 off of Wellborn Avenue, These are not to be used for any buses, see above for bus parking instructions.
*For more details please see the parking map on page 23
Practice Schedule Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Indoor Football open. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track (old track) open. Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Indoor Football open. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gilliam Indoor Track and McFerrin Indoor Football open. 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track (old track) open. Friday, February 28, 2020 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM McFerrin Indoor Football facility open 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track (old track) open Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM McFerrin Indoor Football facility open 12:00 AM – 5:00 PM Anderson Outdoor Track (old track) open *For safety; hammer, javelin, and discus not permitted at Anderson Outdoor Track. *EB Cushing Track is closed for any practice or training all week
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Protest Table The protest table will be located between the throwing area and the west curve of the oval. All protests relating to matters which develop during the meet should be made as quickly as possible, and no later than 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event in question. Protests must be made by a coach and submitted to the officials at the protest table. Meet officials will deliver the protests to the referees. The referees’ written decision will be returned to the protest table. If an athlete is disqualified, the head coach or his/her representative must be notified immediately by the meet referee of the disqualification. Any resultant protest must be filed as soon as possible, but no later than 30 minutes after disqualification.
Relay Cards Relay cards should be submitted to officials at the clerk’s table during athletes check-in 30 minutes prior to the start of the relay. NOTE: Only one member of the team is required to check in for relays. Relay cards will be available in your coaches’ packet and extras will be provided at the clerk of course.
Results / Timing Results can also be viewed on the 2020 SEC Championships Official website at www.secsports.com and www.flashresults.com
Scoring Team scoring per event is 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Shipping / Storage Texas A&M will NOT accept delivery of pole vault poles. All poles should be shipped to hotels
Starting Heights Starting heights and progressions will be determined by the Championships Committee using suggestions provided by the coaches. The committee may set the progressions following traditional high jump and pole vault protocol keeping in mind regional qualifying marks and SEC records.
Team Packets Team packets will be picked up between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM at the coaches’ meal Thursday, February 27th. Coaches should expect to find the following in each packet: Athlete, Coach and Staff Credentials, Final Instructions, Relay Cards, Competitor Bibs, Protest Forms, Parking Passes and Pins. Team t-shirts will also be available to be picked up at this time.
Team Seating Participant seating will be located in any of the General Admission sections of the stands (Sections 1-6 and 11-18) and the bleachers along the throws area, located toward the west end of the facility.
Weight Room Schedule at West Campus Player Development Center Access to the West Campus Player Development Center will be open by request only Wednesday, February 26th through Saturday, February 29th. Please contact Vernon Banks at 979.777.0800 or [email protected] to schedule time. Athletes using the weight room must be supervised by a team coach *Athletes will need to sign a waiver form before lifting. Waiver forms will be available to complete when you enter the weight room.
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MEDIA INFORMATION & CREDENTIALS Members of the media (reporters, SIDs, photographers, video) must submit their request for credentials to Matt Callaway by email [email protected] no later than Thursday, February 20th, 2020 by 5:00 PM (CST). The credential request form is located in Appendix G. Credentials may be picked up at the ticket office of the Gilliam Indoor Track during the competition dates. Members of the media/SIDs may pick up their credential at the ticket office with a photo ID Saturday-Sunday, beginning 60 minutes before the first event. Photographers and videographers credentialed for the Championships will need to pick up a photo bib in the press box for access to the track and infield areas. Credentials are non-transferable and must be worn in plain sight at all times (must be visible). Credentials are issued for the sole purpose of providing facility access to the bearer with a legitimate working function in connection with this event. Any unauthorized use of this credential subjects the bearer to having the credential revoked and removal from the venue. Results, heat sheets, quotes and notes will be available in the press areas. Complete results, heat sheets and quotes will be posted on www.12thman.com throughout and at the conclusion of each day of competition.
Interview Area Media will have access to student-athletes after all events in the Mix Zone, which will be on the west end of the indoor football facility. Please be courteous and respect the student-athlete by giving him/her time to cool down. We will try to assist you with any special interview requests you may have. The Texas A&M Athletics Communications Staff will provide quotes to the media for all final events. Please work with each institution’s SID or media relations representative on site for additional interview requests.
Media Parking Media parking will be available in Lot 60 with a valid parking placard
Press Area More details concerning Press box seating assignments and Internet availability will be available as the meet approaches.
Sports Information Materials SIDs are instructed to mail media guides and printed notes to:
Matt Callaway 756 Houston Street College Station, TX 77843
Or a pdf of your notes can be emailed to [email protected].
Television The SEC Indoor Championships will be streamed on SECN+ both Friday and Saturday, as well as re-aired Sunday on ESPN2. Streaming and Televised times are as follows; Friday, February 28 5:10 PM – 9:40 PM (SECN+) CST Saturday, February 29 3:55 PM – 7:15 PM (SECN) CST Sunday, March 1 7:00 PM CST
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TICKETS AND PASS LIST
Tickets SEC institutions are asked to encourage parents, alumni and friends of your program to purchase tickets early as there is a possibility of a sell-out. Tickets for the championships may be purchased from the 12th Man Foundation Ticket Office by visiting https://aggi.es/secindoor20 or calling 888-99-AGGIE (888-992-4443). The ticket office is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket windows at the Gilliam Indoor Stadium will be open at least one hour prior to the first event each day of competition. Everyone regardless of age must have a ticket in reserved seating areas. Children that are not yet 2 may sit in General Admission without a ticket. Ticket prices for an all-session and single-day tickets are listed below (additional fees may apply):
Price Level All-Session Single Day Reserved (Sections 7-10) $35 $20 General Admission* (Adult) $25 $15 General Admission* (Youth/Student**) $15 $10
*General Admission Seating is in Sections 1-6, 11-18, as well as the bleachers along the throws area, located toward the west end of the facility. Those holding General Admission tickets are permitted to move between these areas if seats are available. **Youth is high school and under. A college student must present a valid college ID.
Athlete Guest Pass List Participating institutions are not entitled to complimentary tickets. Tickets must be purchased by each team, which are then issued to the guests of student-athletes via a pass list. Texas A&M University shall provide space and personnel to administer tickets for team guests. The pass list entrance is located on the west side of the ticket office at the main entrance of Gilliam Indoor Stadium and will open one hour prior to the first event each day. A legible photo ID will be required to gain entrance using the pass list. All seating will be general admission which is in sections 1-6, 11-18, and the bleachers along the throws area, located toward the west end of the facility. Please plan arrival times accordingly keeping in mind parking and the possibility of a small wait time for ticket pick up. Competing teams using a pass list will be required to submit their complete list on the 2020 SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships Pass List Form no later than Wednesday, February 26th, at 12:00 PM CST. Pass List form is available on pages 31 and 32 of this manual or if you would like the form in MS Excel please contact Ashlee Shidler. The pass list form may be emailed to [email protected] prior to the deadline. This will be the only form accepted and name changes/additions along with late forms will not be allowed. Teams that submit a pass list will be invoiced following the event and will be billed for all tickets used at the Championships. For any questions please contact Ashlee Shidler ([email protected] or (979) 260-7934.
Clear Bag Policy Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared for the meet by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig ‘Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy. Clear bag policy does not pertain to athletes competing and entering through the practice facility.
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HOST CITY INFORMATION
Dinging Options For a complete list of dining options in Bryan-College Station go to www.ExperienceBCS.com
Local Attractions For a complete list of local attractions in Bryan-College Station go to www.ExperienceBCS.com
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COMPETITION MAP
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PARKING MAP
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APPENDICIES
Appendix A – Official Travel Party Roster
TEAM:___________________________ Men – Women – Combined Head Coach ____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Asst. Coach _____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Asst. Coach _____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Asst. Coach _____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Asst. Coach _____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Asst. Coach _____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Vol. Asst. Coach _____________________________ Vol. Asst. Coach _________________________ Vol. Asst. Coach _____________________________ Vol. Asst. Coach _________________________ Vol. Asst. Coach _____________________________ Vol. Asst. Coach _________________________ Administrator ___________________________________ Cell ____________________ Administrator ____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Manager (2 per gender) __________________________________________________________ Manager (2 per gender) __________________________________________________________ Medical (2 per gender) ___________________________________________________________ Medical (2 per gender) ___________________________________________________________ **All SID/media relations/photographers must request credentials through Matt Callaway (713) 305-0815, [email protected] - See Appendix G. Head Coach’s Signature: _________________________________________
Please return to Brian Bancroft at Fax (979) 458-2889 or [email protected] by
5:00 pm CST on Friday, February 21st.
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Appendix B – Coaches Meal Reservation
Thursday, February 27th - 11:30 AM Kyle Field All American Club South
(10 per Institution) Team: ________________________________________________ Men Women Combined Coaches
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________ Administration
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________ Staff
1. _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________
**Please only write down members from your institution that actually plan on attending the meal so we
have an accurate head count. Thank you!
Please return to Brian Bancroft at Fax (979) 458-2889 or [email protected] by 5:00 pm CST on Friday, February 21st.
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Appendix C – Team Travel Information Sheet
Team: _________________________________________ REQUIRED INFORMATION Head Coach Contact Information (In case of Emergency) Name: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________________ Primary Team Contact during SEC Championships: Name: _______________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________________ Team Hotel: _______________________________________________ Transportation: (Please indicate number of each) _______ Buses _______ Vans _______ Cars
Please return to Brian Bancroft at Fax (979) 458-2889 or [email protected] by
5:00 pm CST on Friday, February 21st.
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Appendix D - Suggested Pole Vault & High Jump Increments
Team __________________________________ Coach _______________________________________
Men’s High Jump __________ (starting height) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Women’s High Jump __________ (starting height) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Men’s Pole Vault __________ (starting height) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Women’s Pole Vault __________ (starting height) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Please return to Brian Bancroft at Fax (979) 458-2889 or [email protected] by 5:00 pm CST on Friday, February 21st.
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Appendix E – Pentathlon Entry Form Team _________________________________________ Student-Athlete’s Name _________________________________________ Year of Eligibility Fr So Jr Sr
• Please enter season best marks (2020 indoor season) for each event. SEC entry performances may have been achieved in a combined or open event.
• Use metric measurements and electronic times. • If the entered athletes have not competed in a particular event during the 2020 indoor season,
you must enter a NM (no mark) or NT (no time) designation.
Pentathlon Events 60 Meter Hurdles _________________ High Jump _________________ Shot Put _________________ Long Jump _________________ 800m _________________
Coach’s Signature __________________________________ Date _________
Please return to Brian Bancroft at Fax (979) 458-2889 or [email protected] by 12:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 26th.
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Appendix F – Heptathlon Entry Form Team _________________________________________ Student-Athlete’s Name _________________________________________ Year of Eligibility Fr So Jr Sr
• Please enter season best marks (2020 indoor season) for each event. SEC entry performances may have been achieved in a combined or open event.
• Use metric measurements and electronic times. • If the entered athletes have not competed in a particular event during the 2020 indoor season,
you must enter a NM (no mark) or NT (no time) designation.
Heptathlon Events 60 Meters _________________ 60 Meter Hurdles _________________ Long Jump _________________ Pole Vault _________________ Shot Put _________________ 1000 Meters _________________ High Jump _________________
Coach’s Signature __________________________________ Date _________
Please return to Brian Bancroft at Fax (979) 458-2889 or [email protected] by 12:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 26th.
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Appendix G – Media Credential Request Form
MEDIA CREDENTIALS APPLICATION
Affiliation: Telephone:
Address: Fax No.:
City: State/Zip: E-Mail:
Sports Editor/Director Making Request:
Media Credentials
Name: Email:
Name: Email:
Name: Email:
SID Credentials
Name/School: Email:
Name/School: Email:
Photography/Video Credentials
Name/School: Email:
Name/School: Email: Number of parking passes needed_________ Number of seats in the press box needed________ *We will do our best to accommodate with parking passes and seating*
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY 5:00 PM (CST) THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 20th, 2020 TO Matt Callaway ([email protected]),
Championship Communications Director, (713) 305-0815 (cell)
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Appendix H – Athlete Guest Pass List
2020 SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships Athlete Guest Pass List Form February 28-29, 2020
This is the only pass list that will be accepted by the host institution. Once this form is submitted, NO CHANGES will be allowed. Pass list additions, changes and/or cancellations will not be accepted after the deadline. All seats will be General Admission and will be picked up on each day of the event by presenting a photo ID. Institutions that submit a pass list will be invoiced following the event and will be billed for all signatures obtained (tickets used) over the 2 day event.
Forms must be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 26th, at 12:00 PM CST. Any pass list forms received after this time will not be accepted. Please submit by email to Ashlee Shidler ([email protected]). For questions regarding the pass list form please contact Ashlee Shidler by email.
School: _____________________________________________________ On-Site Contact Name and Cell Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Team Pass List Page 1
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School: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Student Athlete Name Guest Name 2/28 - Signature Day 1 2/29 - Signature Day 2
Team Pass List (Page 2 or More)
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