CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC
FEDERATION
2016 TRACK AND FIELD
CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBOOK
June 3 and 4, 2016
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Clovis Unified School District
Buchanan High School
1560 N. Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR
www.cifstate.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION – QUALIFYING AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Management ......................................................................................................................... 4
Meet Directors ....................................................................................................................... 4
Championship Dates/Times .................................................................................................. 4
Athletes' Code of Conduct/Coaches' Responsibility for Supervision ................................. 4-5
Competition Rules ................................................................................................................. 5
Number of Competitors ......................................................................................................... 5
Entries/Scratches .................................................................................................................. 5
At-Large Entries .................................................................................................................... 6
Honest Effort Rule ................................................................................................................. 6
Warm-Up Area ...................................................................................................................... 6
Clerk of the Course – All Events ........................................................................................... 6
Field Event Instructions ......................................................................................................... 7
Starting Heights for Qualifying and Championships .............................................................. 8
Vaulters/High Jumpers Competing in Other Events .............................................................. 8
Running Event Information/Runoff .................................................................................... 8-9
Heat/Lane Assignments for Qualifying Races ....................................................................... 9
Lane Assignments for Final Races ........................................................................................ 9
Track Construction ................................................................................................................ 9
Timing System .................................................................................................................... 10
Team Scoring ...................................................................................................................... 10
Coaches Corner .................................................................................................................. 10
Appeals ............................................................................................................................... 10
Uniforms .............................................................................................................................. 10
Track Qualifying Schedule (Friday) ..................................................................................... 11
Field Event Qualifying Schedule (Friday) ............................................................................ 12
Track Championships (Saturday) ........................................................................................ 13
Field Event Championships (Saturday) ............................................................................... 13
Meet Credentials ................................................................................................................. 14
Participants Identification Bands ......................................................................................... 14
Coaches Identification Bands .............................................................................................. 14
Awards ................................................................................................................................ 14
Inhalers ............................................................................................................................... 14
Dressing Facilities ............................................................................................................... 14
Emergency Medical Services .............................................................................................. 15
Inclement Weather/Games Committee Policy ..................................................................... 15
Admissions Policy ............................................................................................................... 15
Parking ................................................................................................................................ 16
Official Meet Program .......................................................................................................... 16
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MEDIA INFORMATION
Press Seating ...................................................................................................................... 16
Press Credentialing ............................................................................................................. 16
Interviews ............................................................................................................................ 17
Will Call ............................................................................................................................... 17
Media Parking ..................................................................................................................... 17
Internet Access ................................................................................................................... 17
Radio/Television .................................................................................................................. 17
Media Packet ...................................................................................................................... 17
Prohibited Activities ............................................................................................................. 17
LODGING & SPONSORS
Link to Area Hotels .............................................................................................................. 18
Local Sponsorship and Community Support ....................................................................... 19
APPENDICES
Directions to Veterans Memorial Stadium ........................................................................... 20
Site Parking Map ................................................................................................................. 21
Stadium Layout ................................................................................................................... 22
Supervision Form ................................................................................................................ 23
Communicable Disease Procedures ................................................................................... 24
Letter from CIF Executive Director ...................................................................................... 25
CLICK HERE for Paralympic Handbook
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2016 CIF STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Advance Information Bulletin
Published by the State CIF Office
4658 Duckhorn Ave., Sacramento, CA 95834
916-239-4477- Fax: 916-239-4478
www.cifstate.org
MANAGEMENT
The State CIF cordially invites you to participate in the 98th Annual CIF STATE HIGH
SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held at Veterans Memorial
Stadium, Clovis Unified School District, located near the Buchanan High School
campus.
The Meet will be managed by the State CIF Office, which will have final authority and
responsibility for the Championships.
MEET DIRECTOR MEET DIRECTOR (Logistics)
Brian Weaver Joe Aiello
Buchanan High School Clovis Unified School District Office
1560 N. Minnewawa Ave. 1450 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619 Clovis, CA 93611
Tel: 559-327-3281 (O), 559-281-5698 (C) Tel: 559-327-9380
Email: brianweaver@cusd.com Email: joeaiello@cusd.com
DATE/TIMES
The event will be held on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, 2016
QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
Athletes/Coaches’ Gate Opens 12:00 P.M. Athletes/Coaches’ Gate Opens 2:00 P.M.
Stadium Gates Open 2:00 P.M. Stadium Gates Open 3:30 P.M.
Field Event Qualifying 3:00 P.M. Field Event Finals 4:30 P.M.
Running Event Qualifying 5:00 P.M. Running Event Finals 6:00 P.M.
ATHLETES' CODE OF CONDUCT/
COACHES' RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION
The following code of conduct for athletes and coaches is required:
School personnel are expected to supervise students at all times - including travel to
and from the meet and at any time the students are present in the host city, in a
restaurant or hotel, or in any other location.
School personnel are expected to set high standards of behavior that are meant to
show the highest form of respect for themselves, their school/community and also
others and their property.
These standards must include clear prohibition of the use of any illegal substance,
tobacco or alcohol.
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Students’ conduct, as well as the conduct of coaches and other school personnel,
will reflect positively or negatively upon themselves, their families, the school and the
sport. It is the expectation of CIF that standards of behavior will be set and
discussed with students before traveling to the meet and that standards will
be enforced throughout the time the students are away from school for the
event.
NOTE: Competitors will not be permitted to work out at Veterans Memorial Stadium
any time within five (5) days prior to the State Track Meet. Any violation of the work
out prohibition will result in disqualification. Buchanan High School is exempt from this
rule as Veterans Memorial Stadium is their home track.
COMPETITION RULES
The Track and Field Rule Book of the National Federation of State High School
Associations will be the official rules and regulations for both boys and girls, superseded
by State CIF or policies of the CIF Track Advisory Committee or Track and Field
Championship Management Committee.
NUMBER OF COMPETITORS
Sections are allowed the following entries as per State Federated Council rule:
CIF Southern 6 CIF Central 3 CIF Northern 1
CIF North Coast 3 CIF Central Coast 3 CIF San Francisco 1
CIF Los Angeles 3 CIF San Diego 3 CIF Oakland 1
CIF Sac-Joaquin 3
ENTRIES/SCRATCHES
Entries close and are final, except for circumstance of clerical error, at 8:00 p.m. on the
Saturday of the week preceding the first day of competition. Any scratches received
after that point will be subject to penalty under the Honest Effort Rule. Coaches and
athletes must decide at their section qualifying meets which events they intend to
compete in at the State Championships. Sections may move non-qualifiers into any
vacancies created by scratches prior to the entry deadline.
All original entry information and subsequent scratches/additions must be
submitted by the Section Commissioner or his/her designee. No other entry
changes or additions will be accepted.
Coaches must make sure Section Meet Managers submit the correct names/alternates
(6 total names) to the State Championship Meet. There will be an opportunity to make
changes/corrections after the names are posted on the State CIF website on Sunday
afternoon. Email halharkness@yahoo.com up to 4:00 pm on Monday, May 30, 2016.
After the Monday deadline, you may only run the names that have been entered.
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AT-LARGE ENTRIES
Sections may enter additional competitors provided they have met or bettered the “At-
Large” standard for their event in their Section Meet that qualifies athletes for the CIF
State Track and Field Championships. In the running events, all times must be recorded
on “Fully Automatic Timing” systems (FAT). No hand times will be accepted.
CIF State Meet At-Large Standards
Boys Boys Girls Girls
100m 10.73 4x100R 41.95 100m 11.91 4x100R 47.32
200m 21.68 4x400R 3:18.01 200m 24.18 4x400R 3:50.34
400m 48.25 HJ 6’7” 400m 55.74 HJ 5’5”
800m 1:53.31 PV 15’0” 800m 2:11.47 PV 11’7”
1600m 4:15.36 LJ 22’6” 1600m 4:54.91 LJ 18’1”
3200m 9:07.63 TJ 46’5” 3200m 10:35.25 TJ 38’4”
110m H 14.32 SP 56’0” 100m H 14.11 SP 41’9”
300m H 38.37 Discus 168’9” 300m H 42.95 Discus 133’6”
HONEST EFFORT RULE
Competitors who have qualified for and been entered into more than one event, must
honestly participate in the qualifying and final round in each event for which the athlete
is declared or the athlete will be barred from further competition in the meet. Athletes
must compete with maximum effort and/or qualify from trials into the finals.
Note 1: It is understood that passing on attempts in field events is a strategy in
those events and is not considered a question of honest effort.
Note 2: Athletes may appeal a disqualification on the grounds of "Hardship" to
the Referee/Games Committee/Jury of Appeals.
WARM-UP AREA
The warm-up area for all events will be located on the field north of the stadium track.
Access to this area will be limited to athletes, coaches wearing wristbands and
members of the media with proper credentials. The gate will open at 12:00 on Friday
and 2:00 on Saturday. No members of the general public will be allowed to enter the
warm-up field. Interviews with the media may be conducted in the warm-up area, but
should not conflict with an athlete preparing for a later event. Large ice chests must
remain in this area. Tents in warm-up area may only be place along the northern section
(by baseball stadium) of the area. No tents along the stadium side fence or fenced area
of the discus. The warm-up area will be closed after the call for the Boys’ 1600
relay event on Saturday due to the preparation for the fireworks show. It will
reopen afterwards.
CLERK OF THE COURSE - ALL EVENTS
The Clerk will be located in the white tent on the ramp by the main entrance of the
stadium. Entrance to the main field will be down the ramp. Please note that cell phones,
iPods and other music devices are not allowed at the Clerk of the Course tent or on the
infield.
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FIELD EVENT INSTRUCTIONS
Athletes participating in the discus throw will report directly to the discus area. Athletes
competing in all other field events must report to the Field Event Clerk at the Clerk of
the Course tent before entering the field from the warm-up area. ATHLETES WHO
REPORT LATE WILL BE SCRATCHED. Competitors who are entered in field events
being held simultaneously must report to each event’s official for check-in, otherwise the
athlete will be scratched. If the field event is in conflict with a running event, the athlete
must secure a release from the field event official and report to the Clerk of the Course.
All field event warm-ups will begin one (1) hour prior to the start of competition (except
Pole Vault which will be 1 ½ hours) or as soon as the facility is available following the
completion of an earlier event.
CIF and Meet Management recognize that weather conditions may be a factor in
competition and valley temperatures may impact performance. With this in mind, all field
event participants must check in and be present for instructions relative to the
competition. During preliminary competition athletes are assigned to flights. It is
acceptable for those athletes that are not currently participating in a flight to leave the
competition area to find shade. It is the athlete’s responsibility to be aware of event
progression and report to the field of competition when their flight is called.
Athletes that do not report when their flight is called will be scratched and honest effort
rules will be enforced. Athletes currently competing in their flight that request to leave
the field to use the restroom must be escorted to the restrooms by an event official.
Athletes requesting to leave the competition to compete in another event will need to
check out and check back in with the event judge. At no time is the athlete checking out
of their field event to compete in another event allowed to leave the stadium to confer
with their coach. Once an athlete has reported to a field event venue and has been
checked in, he/she may not leave that venue while still alive in the competition
except to use the restroom. Viewing video replay shall not take place during this
period. Rule 3-2-8c “State Associations may also have policies in place to further
address the use of electronic devices.”
No colored liquids or food may be brought into the competition area (track/infield)
Chairs may not have four legs, only a straight bar along the bottom.
Qualifying for Saturday: Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put and Discus - 12 will
advance to the Saturday final round. All 12 competitors will be given three (3)
preliminary trials and the nine (9) best marks will be given three final trials. The order of
the competition in the final round shall be poorest prelim mark first and best prelim mark
last with the other competitors placed accordingly. Marks made in Saturday preliminary
round shall carry over to the finals and shall be considered when determining final
places. On Friday, each contestant in the shot put, discus, long jump and triple jump will
be allowed three (3) trials. Marks recorded in Friday’s qualifying round will not carry
over into the championships.
High Jump and Pole Vault-Twelve (12) will advance to Saturday finals. Normal tie
breaking rule (rule 7-3) will be used to advance to finals. When competition is completed
at a field event, the area will be closed and no further practice will be allowed.
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Equipment/Implements: Competitors are responsible for their own equipment and only
legally certified implements will be allowed in competition. The weight and measures
table will be set up at the Field House near the warm-up area, beginning at 1:00 p.m.,
on Friday. Implements for those athletes qualifying for Saturday’s championships will be
impounded and secured by Meet Management immediately following the completion of
Friday’s competition.
NOTE: Athletes competing in field events may not cross the track to confer with coaches
in the stands. Communication between athletes and coaches using electronic
devices, including cell phones and pagers, is strictly prohibited (rule 4-6-7e).
Coaches/athletes may meet only in the warm-up area by the field house. Discus
competitors may confer with coaches in designated area at the end of the right sector
line. Coaches are also reminded of rule 4-6-7e (Cellphones) and 4-6-7g (Videotape).
STARTING HEIGHTS OF HIGH JUMP AND POLE VAULT
Starting Heights will be determined by Meet Management after all entries are submitted.
Under no circumstances, will the opening height in any event be higher than the 40th
percentile of section entry marks. All relevant information will be posted on the CIF
website (www.cifstate.org) early in the week of the state meet. Continuing flights of “five
alive” will be used until there are eight (8) or fewer competitors at the next height
change.
POLE VAULTERS/HIGH JUMPERS COMPETING IN OTHER EVENTS:
Athletes may be excused for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes to participate in another
event. Permission may be granted by the Head Event Official and the time the athlete
departs is to be noted on the Official Event Sheet.
An athlete may request the Head Event Official to complete his/her trials at the current
height out of order or opt to return to the event with the number of trials remaining
he/she was excused with.
In both above cases, the competition will continue and the athlete will return at wherever
the crossbar has been raised during his/her excused absence.
RUNNING EVENT INFORMATION
Assignment to heats will be made on the basis of times achieved in section qualifying
meets. Section Commissioners/Meet Managers must submit entries/marks to Hal
Harkness via Hy-Tek backup file from their qualifying meets. The data file must also
include full names of all participants/alternates on each entered relay team. DO NOT
REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE STARTING LINE WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING IN
WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURSE.
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There will be three (3) heats in each running event through 400 meters, each heat
winner, plus the next six (6) fastest times will qualify for Saturday’s finals.* There will be
three (3) heats in the 800 meters with 12 advancing from the prelims to the finals. The
first three places in each of the three (3) heats will automatically advance as well as the
remaining three (3) fastest times. Races will be run in two (2) alleys with the fastest
entry in the outside of the outside alley and the other runners in ascending order. There
will be two (2) heats in the 1600-meter run, with runners starting in alleys for the first
turn. The first (4) placers in each heat, plus the next fastest four (4) times will qualify for
Saturday’s final. The 3200-meter run will be conducted as a final only for all entrants on
Saturday. Runners will use alleys for the first turn.
*Additional heats may be necessary to the number of athletes meeting the at-large
standards.
The 1600-meter relay will use a THREE-TURN STAGGER. ALL STARTING BLOCKS
AND BATONS will be supplied by meet management and no other blocks or batons
may be used.
RUNOFF
In the event a runoff is necessary to determine advancement to the finals, it will be held
immediately after the conclusion of the preliminary meet, or 30 minutes after the last
event contested by one of the participants if the time is needed at the end of the
preliminary meet.
HEAT/LANE ASSIGNMENTS FOR QUALIFYING RACES
All running events will be seeded as equally as possible, based on section final times.
All races will be seeded with the fastest qualifier in lane #5. The remainder of lanes will
be seeded as 6, 4, 7, 3, 8, 2, 9, 1. Seeding for the 800m and 1600m, will be run in allies
and seeded based upon time. Starting in lane one working out will be 12, 11, 10, 9, 8,
7, 4, 3 seeds. The outside ally will be 1,2,5,6 seeds.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS FOR FINAL RACES
Lanes will be assigned with the same priority, with the fastest qualifier in lane #5. Final
lane assignments will be assigned by time only.
TRACK CONSTRUCTION
Veterans Memorial Stadium has a Mondo 400-meter track with nine 46-inch lanes.
Runways and high jump take off area are of the same surface. The shot put and discus
circles are concrete.
Spikes: Pyramid up to 3/16”. No other spikes will be allowed; shoes will be
checked before entering the field for both running and field events. Spikes will be
available for sale.
TIMING SYSTEM
A dual Finishlynx photo timing system will be used.
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TEAM SCORING
Eight places will score towards the team award. Six places will receive medals and be
announced on the victory stand. All events will score the following points:
1st Place 10 points 4th Place 5 points 7th Place 2 points
2nd Place 8 points 5th Place 4 points 8th Place 1 point
3rd Place 6 points 6th Place 3 points
PARLYMPIC SCORING
The top six (6) athletes in each event will receive medals and score points.
Modified scoring will be as follows: 1st place = 2 points. 2nd – 6th place = 1 point each.
The maximum point total obtained in the WHEELCHAIR AND AMBULATORY division
towards the team championship may not exceed 6 points per gender. If the combined
score of Paralympic and Team scoring displaces the first or second place team, dual
team awards will be issued.
COACHES CORNER
A "Coaches Corner" will be established in the north corner of the backstretch
grandstand (participant/coaches area). All questions/concerns regarding the meet will
be addressed in this area. Official results of all events will also be posted adjacent to
the Coaches Corner.
APPEALS
All appeals must be submitted in writing to the "Coaches Corner" under procedures as
outlined in National Federation rule 2-3-3.
UNIFORMS
National Federation rule 4-3 pertaining to uniforms will be strictly enforced. All athletes
competing must wear THEIR SCHOOL ISSUED UNIFORM AND SWEATS AT ALL
TIMES. No other uniform or clothing may be worn during warm-up, competition, or on
the Victory Stand. National Federation rule 4-3-3 regarding wearing jewelry will be
enforced. Also, hip numbers must be visible at all times. Violations of the above rules
will result in disqualification from an event.
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TRACK QUALIFYING (FRIDAY)
This schedule may be lengthened if four heats are necessary in any event(s)
5:00 Girls’ 400m Relay (Heat #1)
5:06 (Heat #2)
5:12 (Heat #3)
5:17 Boys’ 400 Relay (Heat #1)
5:22 (Heat #2)
5:27 (Heat #3)
5:32 Girls’ 1600 m Run (Heat #1)
5:40 (Heat #2)
5:48 Boys’ 1600m Run (Heat #1)
5:56 (Heat #2)
6:02 Girls’ 100m HH (Heat #1)
6:07 (Heat #2)
6:12 (Heat #3)
6:19 Boys’ 110m HH (Heat #1)
6:23 (Heat #2)
6:27 (Heat #3)
Combined 400m Dash Final
(Wheelchair/Ambulatory)
6:33 Girls’ 400m Dash (Heat #1)
6:38 (Heat #2)
6:43 (Heat #2)
6:49 Boys’ 400m Dash (Heat #1)
6:54 (Heat #2)
6:59 (Heat #3)
7:05 Girls’ 100m Dash (Heat #1)
7:10 (Heat #2)
7:15 (Heat #3)
7:20 Boys’ 100m Dash (Heat #1)
7:25 (Heat #2
7:30 (Heat #3)
7:34 Girls’ 800m Run (Heat #1)
7:39 (Heat #2)
7:44 (Heat #3)
7:49 Boys’ 800m Run (Heat #1)
7:54 (Heat #2)
7:59 (Heat #3)
8:05 Girls’ 300m LH (Heat #1)
8:10 (Heat #2)
8:15 (Heat #3)
8:20 Boys’ 300m IH (Heat #1)
8:25 (Heat #2)
8:30 (Heat #3)
8:35 Girls’ 200m Dash (Heat #1)
8:40 (Heat #2)
8:45 (Heat #3)
8:50 Boys’ 200m Dash (Heat #1)
8:55 (Heat #2)
9:00 (Heat #3)
Girls 60m (Special Olympics)
Boys 60m (Special Olympics)
9:20 Girls’ 1600m Relay (Heat #1)
9:27 (Heat #2)
9:34 (Heat #3)
9:39 Boys’ 1600m Relay (Heat #1)
9:45 (Heat #2)
9:51 (Heat #3)
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FIELD EVENT QUALIFYING (FRIDAY)
EVENT REPORTING TIME STARTING TIME
(Report to Field Event Clerk of Course)
Combined Shot Put
(Wheelchair/Ambulatory) 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Final
Girls’ Discus 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Girls’ Long Jump 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Boys’ Triple Jump 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Girls’ High Jump 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Boys’ Discus 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Girls’ Shot Put 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Girls’ Pole Vault 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Boys’ Pole Vault 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Boys’ Long Jump 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Girls’ Triple Jump 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Boys’ High Jump 5:45 p.m.
Boys’ Shot Put 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
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FIELD EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY)
EVENT REPORTING TIME STARTING TIME
(Report to Field Event Clerk of Course)
Girls’ Discus 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ High Jump 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Girls’ Long Jump 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Boys’ Triple Jump 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Girls’ Pole Vault 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
Boys’ Discus 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Girls’ Shot Put 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Boys’ High Jump 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Boys’ Long Jump 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Girls’ Triple Jump 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Boys’ Pole Vault 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Boys’ Shot Put 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY)
6:00 Girls’ 400m Relay
6:10 Boys’ 400m Relay
6:20 Girls’ 1600m Run
6:30 Boys’ 1600m Run
6:45 Girls’ 100m High Hurdles
6:55 Boys’ 110m High Hurdles
7:05 Girls’ 400m Dash
7:15 Boys’ 400m Dash
7:25 Combined 100m Dash
(Wheelchair/Ambulatory)
7:35 Girls’ 100m Dash
7:45 Boys' 100m Dash
7:55 Girls' 800m Run
8:05 Boys’ 800m Run
8:15 Girls’ 300m LH
8:25 Boys’ 300m IH
8:35 Combined 200m Dash
Wheelchair/Ambulatory
8:45 Girls’ 200m Dash
8:55 Boys’ 200m Dash
9:10 Girls’ 3200m Run
9:25 Boys’ 3200m Run
9:40 Girls’ 1600m Relay
9:50 Boys' 1600m Relay
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MEET CREDENTIALS
Coaches only (State CIF Bylaw 309) may pick up credential packets at the
athletes/coaches entrance gate beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd. Packets
may be picked up on Saturday at the athletes/coaches entrance gate from 2:00 – 6:00
p.m..
PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFICATION BANDS
One wristband, good for both Friday and Saturday, will be issued to each competing
athlete. These bands must be worn by athletes only for entrance through the Athlete
entrance gate. Athletes wristbands are distributed to schools solely for use by
participating athletes. Any adult attempting to use an athlete's wristband for
admission will have the wristband confiscated and be denied entrance to the
meet.
Participants may enter the stadium only at the gate at the north of the field house.
Wristbands will not be accepted for entrance at any other stadium gate. Only athletes
and coaches will be allowed entrance through the Athletes/Coaches’ gate.
COACHES IDENTIFICATION BANDS
Two wristbands, good for both Friday and Saturday, will be issued to each boy’s team
coach and each girl’s team coach and any additional personnel must purchase tickets.
No replacement bands will be issued and admission will be available with a purchased
ticket.
Coaches wearing wristbands will be admitted to the stadium only through the
Athletes/Coaches’ gate north of the field house. COACHES WILL NOT BE
PERMITTED ON THE FIELD AT ANY TIME!
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded to the first six (6) placers in each final event. They will be
escorted to the Victory Stand for the awards ceremony immediately following the
conclusion of their event. Where ties occur, contestants involved will draw lots for
immediate presentation of the medal and duplicate medals will be mailed to other tying
competitors.
Team championship awards will be presented approximately 15 minutes following the
conclusion of the final event of the meet.
INHALERS
Any contestant using an inhaler (atomizer) must present a physician’s statement to
the Clerk of the Course prior to competition documenting the need to use a
prescriptive device/substance during competition. Failure to do so will result in
disqualification (Rule 4-6-7, Note 1).
DRESSING FACILITIES
No Dressing Rooms will be available at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Athletes should
arrive prepared to compete.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency Medical Personnel will be on site to handle injuries, etc. Athletic Trainers will be on
site. Schools may provide their own training services, but space will not be provided in the
warm-up area for this purpose.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/GAMES COMMITTEE POLICY
In the event that inclement weather, or any other unforeseen condition that might force delay
or postponement of a portion of the State CIF Track and Field Championships, a meeting shall
be called immediately. This meeting will consist of the State CIF Track and Field Advisory
Committee, plus designees of sections not having membership on the Advisory Committee
(Games Committee). The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss current and anticipated
conditions at the site and make a recommendation to the State CIF Executive Director, or
his/her designee, as to whether the competition could safely proceed as scheduled, be
delayed until a later time that day, or be postponed until the following day. A decision to
reschedule to the next day would not be made until all other options available had been
exhausted.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The stadium will open on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for spectators.
The following items will not be allowed in the Stadium: tobacco, alcohol, firearms and glass
containers. Ice chests must be smaller than 14” x 14” x 14”. Ice chests, bags & purses will be
checked at the gate. Tents will only be allowed in the warm-up area or the grass area behind
the portable bleachers at the Southeast end of the stadium (new scoreboard end). No tents will
be allowed in the bleachers or on the berms.
Admission prices for tickets will be as follows: (Note: Children under 5 are admitted free)
FRIDAY, June 3, 2016 SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
Children (under 13) $ 7.00 Children (under13) $ 8.00
Seniors (65+) $ 7.00 Seniors (65+) $ 8.00
Students (w/ high school ID) $ 7.00 Students (w/ high school ID) $ 8.00
General Admission $10.00 General Admission $12.00
State CIF Gold Life Passes and State CIF Courtesy Cards (2015-2016) will be the
ONLY passes accepted. Gate personnel will be instructed accordingly (see below).
People holding these passes must enter through the “Pass” gate, located to the left of
the ticket booths
State CIF Courtesy Card State CIF Lifetime Pass
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PARKING
There will be a $5.00 ($10 for RVs) general parking fee at the stadium each day. This
will include cars with handicap passes. Entrances to these lots are off Minnewawa,
Peach or Teague Avenues. People with parking passes will enter off of Nees Avenue
just west of the Stadium. There is no overnight parking of RVs on the campus. RVs can
be parked in the water tower parking lot or the Rodeo Grounds in downtown Clovis.
OFFICIAL MEET PROGRAM
In order to produce a quality program, which includes photographs of the outstanding
athletes in each CIF Section, coaches are requested to email photographs to Rebecca
Brutlag at the CIF State Office by WEDNESDAY, May 11 (rbrutlag@cifstate.org )
MEDIA INFORMATION
PRESS SEATING
Seating for the press will be provided at the top of the grandstand on the backstretch.
Please note that those reporters working on a daily deadline will receive first priority for
press seating. The press will NOT utilize the very limited seating in the announcer’s
booth.
PRESS CREDENTIALING
All media outlets desiring credentials for their reporters/photographers must make their
request on the official media request form and submit to the State CIF office no later
than Tuesday, May 31, at 12 p.m. Credential request forms can be found on the
“Media Center” of the CIF website (www.cifstate.org). Submission of the completed
media credential request form does not ensure approval for media credentials. All
requests will be reviewed and approval/denial will be communicated via email to
the email address provided on the credential application.
The following will be considered when reviewing applications:
Is the primary purpose of the publication or affiliation to promote high school
sports for their readers?
How many media members are needed per affiliation to complete the task
above? In most cases, up to two media and one photo per affiliation will be
accepted.
NOTE: Affiliations and Internet sites not immediately known to us may be asked to send
stories/photos verifying the purpose as set above.
NOTE: CREDENTIAL REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER Tuesday, May 31, MAY NOT
BE HONORED. All requests will receive an approval/denial by return email. NO MEDIA
REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT AN APPROPRIATE
MEDIA/PHOTO CREDENTIAL ISSUED BY THE CIF. MEDIA MUSH SHOW DRIVER’S
LICENSE /PHOTO ID TO OBTAIN CREDENTIAL ON-SITE.
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INTERVIEWS
There will be a press interview area available on the grass berm between the Clerk of
the Course and the backstretch grandstand. At no time are credentialed media allowed
on the field. Credentialed photographers are allowed on the field only to take
photographs. Photographers seen conducting interviews on the field will be directed to
the warm-up area.
WILL CALL
Media credentials will be available for pick-up at will call (near Athletes/Coaches’
entrance north of the fieldhouse).
MEDIA PARKING
Media parking will be located in the lot located west of the Stadium. Complimentary
parking will be available for properly credentialed members of the media on a space
available basis.
INTERNET ACCESS
Wireless Internet access will be made available to the press by the Clovis Unified
School District.
CIF does not provide phones or phone lines. Members of the media, therefore,
need to bring their own phones to the site.
RADIO/TELEVISION
Radio rights fees for the CIF State Track and Field Championships are negotiable.
Arrangements must be made through Rebecca Brutlag, Media Relations Officer, at
916-239-4477. Time Warner Cable, the Official Television Broadcaster of the CIF, owns
all television/webcasting rights for this event. There is no fee for periodic progress
reports by radio and television stations. Location of radio and television equipment
will be at the discretion of the meet director.
MEDIA PACKET
Media will receive a copy event program when they pick up their credential. Updated
heat sheets will be available in the media tent prior to Saturday’s finals. Media
credentials will be available on Friday, June 3rd starting at 10:00 a.m. They will be
available on Saturday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
PROHIBITED ACTIVIES
Video streaming of the track meet events or the selling of unauthorized photographs is
prohibited.
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Special rates have been negotiated for CIF Track at these participating hotels. To Book
Rooms, please go to the
Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Housing Site: https://playfresno-housing.org/events/event_details/255
E-mail: admin@fresnocvb-housing.org (for questions)
or
Contact: Andrew Smith
Andrew.Smith@Fresnocvb.org
559-981-5500
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Local Sponsorship and Community Support
The California Interscholastic Federation and Clovis Unified School District would
like to thank the following companies and organizations for their support of the
2016 CIF State High School Track and Field Championships:
Gold Medal Sponsors
Clovis Unified School District
The Fresno Bee
Silver Medal Sponsors
Blair, Church and Flynn Consulting Engineers
City of Clovis
Fresno/Clovis Convention and Visitors Bureau
Harris Construction
Mondo USA
P – R Farms
Pro-Screen, Inc.
SpringHill Suites
Xerox
Bronze Medal Sponsors
American Ambulance
Old Town Clovis Kiwanis
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
UCS Spirit
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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APPENDIX II
2016 CIF STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Supervision Form
ATHLETES' CODE OF CONDUCT/ COACHES' RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SUPERVISION
The following code of conduct for athletes and coaches is required:
School personnel are expected to supervise students at all times - including travel to
and from the meet and at any time the students are present in the host city, in a
restaurant or hotel, or in any other location.
School personnel are expected to set high standards of behavior that are meant to
show the highest respect for themselves, their school and also others and their
property.
These standards should include clear prohibition of the use of any illegal substance,
tobacco or alcohol.
Student’s conduct, as well as the conduct of coaches and other school personnel,
will reflect positively or negatively upon themselves, their families, the school and the
sport. It is the expectation of CIF that standards of behavior will be set and
discussed with students before traveling to the meet and that standards will
be enforced throughout the time the students are away from school for the
event. Pursuing Victory With Honor principles apply at all times.
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APPENDIX III
Communicable Disease Procedures
While the risk of one athlete infecting another with HIV/AIDS during competition is
close to non-existent, there is a remote risk that other blood borne infectious diseases can be
transmitted. For example, Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as in other body fluids.
Procedures for reducing the potential for transmission of these infectious agents should include,
but not be limited to, the following:
1. The bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered and if there is an
excessive amount of blood on the uniform it must be changed before the athlete
may participate.
2. Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous membrane
exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.
3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with
blood or other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
4. Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant
before competition resumes.
5. Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles,
scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices.
6. Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the
need for emergency mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, mouthpieces, resuscitation
bags, or other ventilation devices should be available for use.
7. Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain
from all direct athletic care until the condition resolves.
8. Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected.
9. Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when
handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body
fluids.
Additional information is available from the National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS).
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TO: ALL ADMINISTRATORS, COACHES AND ATHLETES
FROM: ROGER BLAKE, CIF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DATE: JANUARY 2016
RE: EXPECTATIONS FOR SCHOOLS, COACHES AND STUDENT-ATHLETES
IN PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONORsm
The CIF was formed, and had its humble beginning, during the 1914-1915 school year with only 65,927 high school
students in California and it has been estimated that less than 8,000 boys were participating on their high school
athletic teams. Today, California high schools boast over 1.8 million students and this past school year nearly
800,000 students participated in sports on our high school campuses in California.
During the past century, high school sports has transformed from an important local community event to one that is
commonly seen on broadcast television and the Internet with full-time websites dedicated to recruiting and blogging
about teams, student-athletes and coaches. Most however, still refer to education-based athletics as the last “true
amateur sport” venue in America, because our mission and value system is based upon the core foundation of
student participation, sportsmanship and fair play. While professional sports, collegiate athletics and even most
youth programs have moved toward a business model where finances, positive income and winning is the sole
mission, high school sports still remains dedicated to providing opportunities for kids to compete in a safe and fair
environment.
Sports add richness to a school culture by providing opportunities for any student who wants them. It is the largest
“elective” program on any high school campus. Nationally, and here in California, participation by students in high
school sports programs is at its highest level in history proving the desire and need is vast. In the process of deriving
enjoyment from participation in athletics (Number one reason kids play sports: Fun), our students are learning lifelong
skills that help them develop into healthy adults and productive citizens. National research continues to validate
that students involved in extra-curricular activities attend more days of school, perform better in the classroom, and
have less behavioral issues at school; lower dropout rates and lower alcohol and drug abuse rates, than students who
do not participate. The data and the lists of participation benefits are endless.
It is true that we occasionally see acts of poor sportsmanship and behavior by a player or a coach, but the
overwhelming majority of school contests reflect the positive elements of Pursuing Victory with Honorsm. True, the
goal is always to win the contest, but high school sports, when done correctly, places the value of life lessons,
character and sportsmanship ahead of winning. It is this ability of education-based sports leaders to keep athletics in
its proper perspective that helps separate us from the rest.
It is vital that as sports leaders, parents and fans that we must remember that less than 2% of our participating
students will go on and compete in athletics in college. Kids participate in sports because it’s fun and the athletic
fields and gymnasium classrooms our schools provide gives adults the opportunity to teach valuable lessons that
might not be learned in any other environment. Creating life-long skills and helping create better citizens through
participation in education-based athletics is the greatest gift we can give to the future.
Help us create an atmosphere where the students of California can gain a love of competition and personal growth
that will help them mature into productive and caring citizens through their participation in sports. As you enjoy
these Championship contests, please help by teaching and demonstrating respect. Displays of good sportsmanship
will say positive things about you and your school community, and hopefully remind us all that in the end, sports are
meant to be fun and enjoyed by not only those participating, but those in attendance.
Trustworthiness—Respect—Responsibility—Fairness—Caring—Citizen
FEDERATION
2016 TRACK AND FIELD
CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBOOK
June 3 and 4, 2016
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Clovis Unified School District
Buchanan High School
1560 N. Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR
www.cifstate.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION – QUALIFYING AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Management ......................................................................................................................... 4
Meet Directors ....................................................................................................................... 4
Championship Dates/Times .................................................................................................. 4
Athletes' Code of Conduct/Coaches' Responsibility for Supervision ................................. 4-5
Competition Rules ................................................................................................................. 5
Number of Competitors ......................................................................................................... 5
Entries/Scratches .................................................................................................................. 5
At-Large Entries .................................................................................................................... 6
Honest Effort Rule ................................................................................................................. 6
Warm-Up Area ...................................................................................................................... 6
Clerk of the Course – All Events ........................................................................................... 6
Field Event Instructions ......................................................................................................... 7
Starting Heights for Qualifying and Championships .............................................................. 8
Vaulters/High Jumpers Competing in Other Events .............................................................. 8
Running Event Information/Runoff .................................................................................... 8-9
Heat/Lane Assignments for Qualifying Races ....................................................................... 9
Lane Assignments for Final Races ........................................................................................ 9
Track Construction ................................................................................................................ 9
Timing System .................................................................................................................... 10
Team Scoring ...................................................................................................................... 10
Coaches Corner .................................................................................................................. 10
Appeals ............................................................................................................................... 10
Uniforms .............................................................................................................................. 10
Track Qualifying Schedule (Friday) ..................................................................................... 11
Field Event Qualifying Schedule (Friday) ............................................................................ 12
Track Championships (Saturday) ........................................................................................ 13
Field Event Championships (Saturday) ............................................................................... 13
Meet Credentials ................................................................................................................. 14
Participants Identification Bands ......................................................................................... 14
Coaches Identification Bands .............................................................................................. 14
Awards ................................................................................................................................ 14
Inhalers ............................................................................................................................... 14
Dressing Facilities ............................................................................................................... 14
Emergency Medical Services .............................................................................................. 15
Inclement Weather/Games Committee Policy ..................................................................... 15
Admissions Policy ............................................................................................................... 15
Parking ................................................................................................................................ 16
Official Meet Program .......................................................................................................... 16
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MEDIA INFORMATION
Press Seating ...................................................................................................................... 16
Press Credentialing ............................................................................................................. 16
Interviews ............................................................................................................................ 17
Will Call ............................................................................................................................... 17
Media Parking ..................................................................................................................... 17
Internet Access ................................................................................................................... 17
Radio/Television .................................................................................................................. 17
Media Packet ...................................................................................................................... 17
Prohibited Activities ............................................................................................................. 17
LODGING & SPONSORS
Link to Area Hotels .............................................................................................................. 18
Local Sponsorship and Community Support ....................................................................... 19
APPENDICES
Directions to Veterans Memorial Stadium ........................................................................... 20
Site Parking Map ................................................................................................................. 21
Stadium Layout ................................................................................................................... 22
Supervision Form ................................................................................................................ 23
Communicable Disease Procedures ................................................................................... 24
Letter from CIF Executive Director ...................................................................................... 25
CLICK HERE for Paralympic Handbook
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2016 CIF STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Advance Information Bulletin
Published by the State CIF Office
4658 Duckhorn Ave., Sacramento, CA 95834
916-239-4477- Fax: 916-239-4478
www.cifstate.org
MANAGEMENT
The State CIF cordially invites you to participate in the 98th Annual CIF STATE HIGH
SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held at Veterans Memorial
Stadium, Clovis Unified School District, located near the Buchanan High School
campus.
The Meet will be managed by the State CIF Office, which will have final authority and
responsibility for the Championships.
MEET DIRECTOR MEET DIRECTOR (Logistics)
Brian Weaver Joe Aiello
Buchanan High School Clovis Unified School District Office
1560 N. Minnewawa Ave. 1450 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619 Clovis, CA 93611
Tel: 559-327-3281 (O), 559-281-5698 (C) Tel: 559-327-9380
Email: brianweaver@cusd.com Email: joeaiello@cusd.com
DATE/TIMES
The event will be held on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, 2016
QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
Athletes/Coaches’ Gate Opens 12:00 P.M. Athletes/Coaches’ Gate Opens 2:00 P.M.
Stadium Gates Open 2:00 P.M. Stadium Gates Open 3:30 P.M.
Field Event Qualifying 3:00 P.M. Field Event Finals 4:30 P.M.
Running Event Qualifying 5:00 P.M. Running Event Finals 6:00 P.M.
ATHLETES' CODE OF CONDUCT/
COACHES' RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION
The following code of conduct for athletes and coaches is required:
School personnel are expected to supervise students at all times - including travel to
and from the meet and at any time the students are present in the host city, in a
restaurant or hotel, or in any other location.
School personnel are expected to set high standards of behavior that are meant to
show the highest form of respect for themselves, their school/community and also
others and their property.
These standards must include clear prohibition of the use of any illegal substance,
tobacco or alcohol.
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Students’ conduct, as well as the conduct of coaches and other school personnel,
will reflect positively or negatively upon themselves, their families, the school and the
sport. It is the expectation of CIF that standards of behavior will be set and
discussed with students before traveling to the meet and that standards will
be enforced throughout the time the students are away from school for the
event.
NOTE: Competitors will not be permitted to work out at Veterans Memorial Stadium
any time within five (5) days prior to the State Track Meet. Any violation of the work
out prohibition will result in disqualification. Buchanan High School is exempt from this
rule as Veterans Memorial Stadium is their home track.
COMPETITION RULES
The Track and Field Rule Book of the National Federation of State High School
Associations will be the official rules and regulations for both boys and girls, superseded
by State CIF or policies of the CIF Track Advisory Committee or Track and Field
Championship Management Committee.
NUMBER OF COMPETITORS
Sections are allowed the following entries as per State Federated Council rule:
CIF Southern 6 CIF Central 3 CIF Northern 1
CIF North Coast 3 CIF Central Coast 3 CIF San Francisco 1
CIF Los Angeles 3 CIF San Diego 3 CIF Oakland 1
CIF Sac-Joaquin 3
ENTRIES/SCRATCHES
Entries close and are final, except for circumstance of clerical error, at 8:00 p.m. on the
Saturday of the week preceding the first day of competition. Any scratches received
after that point will be subject to penalty under the Honest Effort Rule. Coaches and
athletes must decide at their section qualifying meets which events they intend to
compete in at the State Championships. Sections may move non-qualifiers into any
vacancies created by scratches prior to the entry deadline.
All original entry information and subsequent scratches/additions must be
submitted by the Section Commissioner or his/her designee. No other entry
changes or additions will be accepted.
Coaches must make sure Section Meet Managers submit the correct names/alternates
(6 total names) to the State Championship Meet. There will be an opportunity to make
changes/corrections after the names are posted on the State CIF website on Sunday
afternoon. Email halharkness@yahoo.com up to 4:00 pm on Monday, May 30, 2016.
After the Monday deadline, you may only run the names that have been entered.
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AT-LARGE ENTRIES
Sections may enter additional competitors provided they have met or bettered the “At-
Large” standard for their event in their Section Meet that qualifies athletes for the CIF
State Track and Field Championships. In the running events, all times must be recorded
on “Fully Automatic Timing” systems (FAT). No hand times will be accepted.
CIF State Meet At-Large Standards
Boys Boys Girls Girls
100m 10.73 4x100R 41.95 100m 11.91 4x100R 47.32
200m 21.68 4x400R 3:18.01 200m 24.18 4x400R 3:50.34
400m 48.25 HJ 6’7” 400m 55.74 HJ 5’5”
800m 1:53.31 PV 15’0” 800m 2:11.47 PV 11’7”
1600m 4:15.36 LJ 22’6” 1600m 4:54.91 LJ 18’1”
3200m 9:07.63 TJ 46’5” 3200m 10:35.25 TJ 38’4”
110m H 14.32 SP 56’0” 100m H 14.11 SP 41’9”
300m H 38.37 Discus 168’9” 300m H 42.95 Discus 133’6”
HONEST EFFORT RULE
Competitors who have qualified for and been entered into more than one event, must
honestly participate in the qualifying and final round in each event for which the athlete
is declared or the athlete will be barred from further competition in the meet. Athletes
must compete with maximum effort and/or qualify from trials into the finals.
Note 1: It is understood that passing on attempts in field events is a strategy in
those events and is not considered a question of honest effort.
Note 2: Athletes may appeal a disqualification on the grounds of "Hardship" to
the Referee/Games Committee/Jury of Appeals.
WARM-UP AREA
The warm-up area for all events will be located on the field north of the stadium track.
Access to this area will be limited to athletes, coaches wearing wristbands and
members of the media with proper credentials. The gate will open at 12:00 on Friday
and 2:00 on Saturday. No members of the general public will be allowed to enter the
warm-up field. Interviews with the media may be conducted in the warm-up area, but
should not conflict with an athlete preparing for a later event. Large ice chests must
remain in this area. Tents in warm-up area may only be place along the northern section
(by baseball stadium) of the area. No tents along the stadium side fence or fenced area
of the discus. The warm-up area will be closed after the call for the Boys’ 1600
relay event on Saturday due to the preparation for the fireworks show. It will
reopen afterwards.
CLERK OF THE COURSE - ALL EVENTS
The Clerk will be located in the white tent on the ramp by the main entrance of the
stadium. Entrance to the main field will be down the ramp. Please note that cell phones,
iPods and other music devices are not allowed at the Clerk of the Course tent or on the
infield.
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FIELD EVENT INSTRUCTIONS
Athletes participating in the discus throw will report directly to the discus area. Athletes
competing in all other field events must report to the Field Event Clerk at the Clerk of
the Course tent before entering the field from the warm-up area. ATHLETES WHO
REPORT LATE WILL BE SCRATCHED. Competitors who are entered in field events
being held simultaneously must report to each event’s official for check-in, otherwise the
athlete will be scratched. If the field event is in conflict with a running event, the athlete
must secure a release from the field event official and report to the Clerk of the Course.
All field event warm-ups will begin one (1) hour prior to the start of competition (except
Pole Vault which will be 1 ½ hours) or as soon as the facility is available following the
completion of an earlier event.
CIF and Meet Management recognize that weather conditions may be a factor in
competition and valley temperatures may impact performance. With this in mind, all field
event participants must check in and be present for instructions relative to the
competition. During preliminary competition athletes are assigned to flights. It is
acceptable for those athletes that are not currently participating in a flight to leave the
competition area to find shade. It is the athlete’s responsibility to be aware of event
progression and report to the field of competition when their flight is called.
Athletes that do not report when their flight is called will be scratched and honest effort
rules will be enforced. Athletes currently competing in their flight that request to leave
the field to use the restroom must be escorted to the restrooms by an event official.
Athletes requesting to leave the competition to compete in another event will need to
check out and check back in with the event judge. At no time is the athlete checking out
of their field event to compete in another event allowed to leave the stadium to confer
with their coach. Once an athlete has reported to a field event venue and has been
checked in, he/she may not leave that venue while still alive in the competition
except to use the restroom. Viewing video replay shall not take place during this
period. Rule 3-2-8c “State Associations may also have policies in place to further
address the use of electronic devices.”
No colored liquids or food may be brought into the competition area (track/infield)
Chairs may not have four legs, only a straight bar along the bottom.
Qualifying for Saturday: Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put and Discus - 12 will
advance to the Saturday final round. All 12 competitors will be given three (3)
preliminary trials and the nine (9) best marks will be given three final trials. The order of
the competition in the final round shall be poorest prelim mark first and best prelim mark
last with the other competitors placed accordingly. Marks made in Saturday preliminary
round shall carry over to the finals and shall be considered when determining final
places. On Friday, each contestant in the shot put, discus, long jump and triple jump will
be allowed three (3) trials. Marks recorded in Friday’s qualifying round will not carry
over into the championships.
High Jump and Pole Vault-Twelve (12) will advance to Saturday finals. Normal tie
breaking rule (rule 7-3) will be used to advance to finals. When competition is completed
at a field event, the area will be closed and no further practice will be allowed.
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Equipment/Implements: Competitors are responsible for their own equipment and only
legally certified implements will be allowed in competition. The weight and measures
table will be set up at the Field House near the warm-up area, beginning at 1:00 p.m.,
on Friday. Implements for those athletes qualifying for Saturday’s championships will be
impounded and secured by Meet Management immediately following the completion of
Friday’s competition.
NOTE: Athletes competing in field events may not cross the track to confer with coaches
in the stands. Communication between athletes and coaches using electronic
devices, including cell phones and pagers, is strictly prohibited (rule 4-6-7e).
Coaches/athletes may meet only in the warm-up area by the field house. Discus
competitors may confer with coaches in designated area at the end of the right sector
line. Coaches are also reminded of rule 4-6-7e (Cellphones) and 4-6-7g (Videotape).
STARTING HEIGHTS OF HIGH JUMP AND POLE VAULT
Starting Heights will be determined by Meet Management after all entries are submitted.
Under no circumstances, will the opening height in any event be higher than the 40th
percentile of section entry marks. All relevant information will be posted on the CIF
website (www.cifstate.org) early in the week of the state meet. Continuing flights of “five
alive” will be used until there are eight (8) or fewer competitors at the next height
change.
POLE VAULTERS/HIGH JUMPERS COMPETING IN OTHER EVENTS:
Athletes may be excused for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes to participate in another
event. Permission may be granted by the Head Event Official and the time the athlete
departs is to be noted on the Official Event Sheet.
An athlete may request the Head Event Official to complete his/her trials at the current
height out of order or opt to return to the event with the number of trials remaining
he/she was excused with.
In both above cases, the competition will continue and the athlete will return at wherever
the crossbar has been raised during his/her excused absence.
RUNNING EVENT INFORMATION
Assignment to heats will be made on the basis of times achieved in section qualifying
meets. Section Commissioners/Meet Managers must submit entries/marks to Hal
Harkness via Hy-Tek backup file from their qualifying meets. The data file must also
include full names of all participants/alternates on each entered relay team. DO NOT
REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE STARTING LINE WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING IN
WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURSE.
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There will be three (3) heats in each running event through 400 meters, each heat
winner, plus the next six (6) fastest times will qualify for Saturday’s finals.* There will be
three (3) heats in the 800 meters with 12 advancing from the prelims to the finals. The
first three places in each of the three (3) heats will automatically advance as well as the
remaining three (3) fastest times. Races will be run in two (2) alleys with the fastest
entry in the outside of the outside alley and the other runners in ascending order. There
will be two (2) heats in the 1600-meter run, with runners starting in alleys for the first
turn. The first (4) placers in each heat, plus the next fastest four (4) times will qualify for
Saturday’s final. The 3200-meter run will be conducted as a final only for all entrants on
Saturday. Runners will use alleys for the first turn.
*Additional heats may be necessary to the number of athletes meeting the at-large
standards.
The 1600-meter relay will use a THREE-TURN STAGGER. ALL STARTING BLOCKS
AND BATONS will be supplied by meet management and no other blocks or batons
may be used.
RUNOFF
In the event a runoff is necessary to determine advancement to the finals, it will be held
immediately after the conclusion of the preliminary meet, or 30 minutes after the last
event contested by one of the participants if the time is needed at the end of the
preliminary meet.
HEAT/LANE ASSIGNMENTS FOR QUALIFYING RACES
All running events will be seeded as equally as possible, based on section final times.
All races will be seeded with the fastest qualifier in lane #5. The remainder of lanes will
be seeded as 6, 4, 7, 3, 8, 2, 9, 1. Seeding for the 800m and 1600m, will be run in allies
and seeded based upon time. Starting in lane one working out will be 12, 11, 10, 9, 8,
7, 4, 3 seeds. The outside ally will be 1,2,5,6 seeds.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS FOR FINAL RACES
Lanes will be assigned with the same priority, with the fastest qualifier in lane #5. Final
lane assignments will be assigned by time only.
TRACK CONSTRUCTION
Veterans Memorial Stadium has a Mondo 400-meter track with nine 46-inch lanes.
Runways and high jump take off area are of the same surface. The shot put and discus
circles are concrete.
Spikes: Pyramid up to 3/16”. No other spikes will be allowed; shoes will be
checked before entering the field for both running and field events. Spikes will be
available for sale.
TIMING SYSTEM
A dual Finishlynx photo timing system will be used.
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TEAM SCORING
Eight places will score towards the team award. Six places will receive medals and be
announced on the victory stand. All events will score the following points:
1st Place 10 points 4th Place 5 points 7th Place 2 points
2nd Place 8 points 5th Place 4 points 8th Place 1 point
3rd Place 6 points 6th Place 3 points
PARLYMPIC SCORING
The top six (6) athletes in each event will receive medals and score points.
Modified scoring will be as follows: 1st place = 2 points. 2nd – 6th place = 1 point each.
The maximum point total obtained in the WHEELCHAIR AND AMBULATORY division
towards the team championship may not exceed 6 points per gender. If the combined
score of Paralympic and Team scoring displaces the first or second place team, dual
team awards will be issued.
COACHES CORNER
A "Coaches Corner" will be established in the north corner of the backstretch
grandstand (participant/coaches area). All questions/concerns regarding the meet will
be addressed in this area. Official results of all events will also be posted adjacent to
the Coaches Corner.
APPEALS
All appeals must be submitted in writing to the "Coaches Corner" under procedures as
outlined in National Federation rule 2-3-3.
UNIFORMS
National Federation rule 4-3 pertaining to uniforms will be strictly enforced. All athletes
competing must wear THEIR SCHOOL ISSUED UNIFORM AND SWEATS AT ALL
TIMES. No other uniform or clothing may be worn during warm-up, competition, or on
the Victory Stand. National Federation rule 4-3-3 regarding wearing jewelry will be
enforced. Also, hip numbers must be visible at all times. Violations of the above rules
will result in disqualification from an event.
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TRACK QUALIFYING (FRIDAY)
This schedule may be lengthened if four heats are necessary in any event(s)
5:00 Girls’ 400m Relay (Heat #1)
5:06 (Heat #2)
5:12 (Heat #3)
5:17 Boys’ 400 Relay (Heat #1)
5:22 (Heat #2)
5:27 (Heat #3)
5:32 Girls’ 1600 m Run (Heat #1)
5:40 (Heat #2)
5:48 Boys’ 1600m Run (Heat #1)
5:56 (Heat #2)
6:02 Girls’ 100m HH (Heat #1)
6:07 (Heat #2)
6:12 (Heat #3)
6:19 Boys’ 110m HH (Heat #1)
6:23 (Heat #2)
6:27 (Heat #3)
Combined 400m Dash Final
(Wheelchair/Ambulatory)
6:33 Girls’ 400m Dash (Heat #1)
6:38 (Heat #2)
6:43 (Heat #2)
6:49 Boys’ 400m Dash (Heat #1)
6:54 (Heat #2)
6:59 (Heat #3)
7:05 Girls’ 100m Dash (Heat #1)
7:10 (Heat #2)
7:15 (Heat #3)
7:20 Boys’ 100m Dash (Heat #1)
7:25 (Heat #2
7:30 (Heat #3)
7:34 Girls’ 800m Run (Heat #1)
7:39 (Heat #2)
7:44 (Heat #3)
7:49 Boys’ 800m Run (Heat #1)
7:54 (Heat #2)
7:59 (Heat #3)
8:05 Girls’ 300m LH (Heat #1)
8:10 (Heat #2)
8:15 (Heat #3)
8:20 Boys’ 300m IH (Heat #1)
8:25 (Heat #2)
8:30 (Heat #3)
8:35 Girls’ 200m Dash (Heat #1)
8:40 (Heat #2)
8:45 (Heat #3)
8:50 Boys’ 200m Dash (Heat #1)
8:55 (Heat #2)
9:00 (Heat #3)
Girls 60m (Special Olympics)
Boys 60m (Special Olympics)
9:20 Girls’ 1600m Relay (Heat #1)
9:27 (Heat #2)
9:34 (Heat #3)
9:39 Boys’ 1600m Relay (Heat #1)
9:45 (Heat #2)
9:51 (Heat #3)
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FIELD EVENT QUALIFYING (FRIDAY)
EVENT REPORTING TIME STARTING TIME
(Report to Field Event Clerk of Course)
Combined Shot Put
(Wheelchair/Ambulatory) 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Final
Girls’ Discus 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Girls’ Long Jump 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Boys’ Triple Jump 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Girls’ High Jump 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Boys’ Discus 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Girls’ Shot Put 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Girls’ Pole Vault 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Boys’ Pole Vault 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Boys’ Long Jump 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Girls’ Triple Jump 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Boys’ High Jump 5:45 p.m.
Boys’ Shot Put 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
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FIELD EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY)
EVENT REPORTING TIME STARTING TIME
(Report to Field Event Clerk of Course)
Girls’ Discus 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ High Jump 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Girls’ Long Jump 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Boys’ Triple Jump 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Girls’ Pole Vault 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
Boys’ Discus 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Girls’ Shot Put 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Boys’ High Jump 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Boys’ Long Jump 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Girls’ Triple Jump 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Boys’ Pole Vault 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Boys’ Shot Put 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY)
6:00 Girls’ 400m Relay
6:10 Boys’ 400m Relay
6:20 Girls’ 1600m Run
6:30 Boys’ 1600m Run
6:45 Girls’ 100m High Hurdles
6:55 Boys’ 110m High Hurdles
7:05 Girls’ 400m Dash
7:15 Boys’ 400m Dash
7:25 Combined 100m Dash
(Wheelchair/Ambulatory)
7:35 Girls’ 100m Dash
7:45 Boys' 100m Dash
7:55 Girls' 800m Run
8:05 Boys’ 800m Run
8:15 Girls’ 300m LH
8:25 Boys’ 300m IH
8:35 Combined 200m Dash
Wheelchair/Ambulatory
8:45 Girls’ 200m Dash
8:55 Boys’ 200m Dash
9:10 Girls’ 3200m Run
9:25 Boys’ 3200m Run
9:40 Girls’ 1600m Relay
9:50 Boys' 1600m Relay
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MEET CREDENTIALS
Coaches only (State CIF Bylaw 309) may pick up credential packets at the
athletes/coaches entrance gate beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd. Packets
may be picked up on Saturday at the athletes/coaches entrance gate from 2:00 – 6:00
p.m..
PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFICATION BANDS
One wristband, good for both Friday and Saturday, will be issued to each competing
athlete. These bands must be worn by athletes only for entrance through the Athlete
entrance gate. Athletes wristbands are distributed to schools solely for use by
participating athletes. Any adult attempting to use an athlete's wristband for
admission will have the wristband confiscated and be denied entrance to the
meet.
Participants may enter the stadium only at the gate at the north of the field house.
Wristbands will not be accepted for entrance at any other stadium gate. Only athletes
and coaches will be allowed entrance through the Athletes/Coaches’ gate.
COACHES IDENTIFICATION BANDS
Two wristbands, good for both Friday and Saturday, will be issued to each boy’s team
coach and each girl’s team coach and any additional personnel must purchase tickets.
No replacement bands will be issued and admission will be available with a purchased
ticket.
Coaches wearing wristbands will be admitted to the stadium only through the
Athletes/Coaches’ gate north of the field house. COACHES WILL NOT BE
PERMITTED ON THE FIELD AT ANY TIME!
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded to the first six (6) placers in each final event. They will be
escorted to the Victory Stand for the awards ceremony immediately following the
conclusion of their event. Where ties occur, contestants involved will draw lots for
immediate presentation of the medal and duplicate medals will be mailed to other tying
competitors.
Team championship awards will be presented approximately 15 minutes following the
conclusion of the final event of the meet.
INHALERS
Any contestant using an inhaler (atomizer) must present a physician’s statement to
the Clerk of the Course prior to competition documenting the need to use a
prescriptive device/substance during competition. Failure to do so will result in
disqualification (Rule 4-6-7, Note 1).
DRESSING FACILITIES
No Dressing Rooms will be available at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Athletes should
arrive prepared to compete.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency Medical Personnel will be on site to handle injuries, etc. Athletic Trainers will be on
site. Schools may provide their own training services, but space will not be provided in the
warm-up area for this purpose.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/GAMES COMMITTEE POLICY
In the event that inclement weather, or any other unforeseen condition that might force delay
or postponement of a portion of the State CIF Track and Field Championships, a meeting shall
be called immediately. This meeting will consist of the State CIF Track and Field Advisory
Committee, plus designees of sections not having membership on the Advisory Committee
(Games Committee). The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss current and anticipated
conditions at the site and make a recommendation to the State CIF Executive Director, or
his/her designee, as to whether the competition could safely proceed as scheduled, be
delayed until a later time that day, or be postponed until the following day. A decision to
reschedule to the next day would not be made until all other options available had been
exhausted.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The stadium will open on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for spectators.
The following items will not be allowed in the Stadium: tobacco, alcohol, firearms and glass
containers. Ice chests must be smaller than 14” x 14” x 14”. Ice chests, bags & purses will be
checked at the gate. Tents will only be allowed in the warm-up area or the grass area behind
the portable bleachers at the Southeast end of the stadium (new scoreboard end). No tents will
be allowed in the bleachers or on the berms.
Admission prices for tickets will be as follows: (Note: Children under 5 are admitted free)
FRIDAY, June 3, 2016 SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
Children (under 13) $ 7.00 Children (under13) $ 8.00
Seniors (65+) $ 7.00 Seniors (65+) $ 8.00
Students (w/ high school ID) $ 7.00 Students (w/ high school ID) $ 8.00
General Admission $10.00 General Admission $12.00
State CIF Gold Life Passes and State CIF Courtesy Cards (2015-2016) will be the
ONLY passes accepted. Gate personnel will be instructed accordingly (see below).
People holding these passes must enter through the “Pass” gate, located to the left of
the ticket booths
State CIF Courtesy Card State CIF Lifetime Pass
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PARKING
There will be a $5.00 ($10 for RVs) general parking fee at the stadium each day. This
will include cars with handicap passes. Entrances to these lots are off Minnewawa,
Peach or Teague Avenues. People with parking passes will enter off of Nees Avenue
just west of the Stadium. There is no overnight parking of RVs on the campus. RVs can
be parked in the water tower parking lot or the Rodeo Grounds in downtown Clovis.
OFFICIAL MEET PROGRAM
In order to produce a quality program, which includes photographs of the outstanding
athletes in each CIF Section, coaches are requested to email photographs to Rebecca
Brutlag at the CIF State Office by WEDNESDAY, May 11 (rbrutlag@cifstate.org )
MEDIA INFORMATION
PRESS SEATING
Seating for the press will be provided at the top of the grandstand on the backstretch.
Please note that those reporters working on a daily deadline will receive first priority for
press seating. The press will NOT utilize the very limited seating in the announcer’s
booth.
PRESS CREDENTIALING
All media outlets desiring credentials for their reporters/photographers must make their
request on the official media request form and submit to the State CIF office no later
than Tuesday, May 31, at 12 p.m. Credential request forms can be found on the
“Media Center” of the CIF website (www.cifstate.org). Submission of the completed
media credential request form does not ensure approval for media credentials. All
requests will be reviewed and approval/denial will be communicated via email to
the email address provided on the credential application.
The following will be considered when reviewing applications:
Is the primary purpose of the publication or affiliation to promote high school
sports for their readers?
How many media members are needed per affiliation to complete the task
above? In most cases, up to two media and one photo per affiliation will be
accepted.
NOTE: Affiliations and Internet sites not immediately known to us may be asked to send
stories/photos verifying the purpose as set above.
NOTE: CREDENTIAL REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER Tuesday, May 31, MAY NOT
BE HONORED. All requests will receive an approval/denial by return email. NO MEDIA
REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT AN APPROPRIATE
MEDIA/PHOTO CREDENTIAL ISSUED BY THE CIF. MEDIA MUSH SHOW DRIVER’S
LICENSE /PHOTO ID TO OBTAIN CREDENTIAL ON-SITE.
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INTERVIEWS
There will be a press interview area available on the grass berm between the Clerk of
the Course and the backstretch grandstand. At no time are credentialed media allowed
on the field. Credentialed photographers are allowed on the field only to take
photographs. Photographers seen conducting interviews on the field will be directed to
the warm-up area.
WILL CALL
Media credentials will be available for pick-up at will call (near Athletes/Coaches’
entrance north of the fieldhouse).
MEDIA PARKING
Media parking will be located in the lot located west of the Stadium. Complimentary
parking will be available for properly credentialed members of the media on a space
available basis.
INTERNET ACCESS
Wireless Internet access will be made available to the press by the Clovis Unified
School District.
CIF does not provide phones or phone lines. Members of the media, therefore,
need to bring their own phones to the site.
RADIO/TELEVISION
Radio rights fees for the CIF State Track and Field Championships are negotiable.
Arrangements must be made through Rebecca Brutlag, Media Relations Officer, at
916-239-4477. Time Warner Cable, the Official Television Broadcaster of the CIF, owns
all television/webcasting rights for this event. There is no fee for periodic progress
reports by radio and television stations. Location of radio and television equipment
will be at the discretion of the meet director.
MEDIA PACKET
Media will receive a copy event program when they pick up their credential. Updated
heat sheets will be available in the media tent prior to Saturday’s finals. Media
credentials will be available on Friday, June 3rd starting at 10:00 a.m. They will be
available on Saturday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
PROHIBITED ACTIVIES
Video streaming of the track meet events or the selling of unauthorized photographs is
prohibited.
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Special rates have been negotiated for CIF Track at these participating hotels. To Book
Rooms, please go to the
Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Housing Site: https://playfresno-housing.org/events/event_details/255
E-mail: admin@fresnocvb-housing.org (for questions)
or
Contact: Andrew Smith
Andrew.Smith@Fresnocvb.org
559-981-5500
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Local Sponsorship and Community Support
The California Interscholastic Federation and Clovis Unified School District would
like to thank the following companies and organizations for their support of the
2016 CIF State High School Track and Field Championships:
Gold Medal Sponsors
Clovis Unified School District
The Fresno Bee
Silver Medal Sponsors
Blair, Church and Flynn Consulting Engineers
City of Clovis
Fresno/Clovis Convention and Visitors Bureau
Harris Construction
Mondo USA
P – R Farms
Pro-Screen, Inc.
SpringHill Suites
Xerox
Bronze Medal Sponsors
American Ambulance
Old Town Clovis Kiwanis
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
UCS Spirit
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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APPENDIX II
2016 CIF STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Supervision Form
ATHLETES' CODE OF CONDUCT/ COACHES' RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SUPERVISION
The following code of conduct for athletes and coaches is required:
School personnel are expected to supervise students at all times - including travel to
and from the meet and at any time the students are present in the host city, in a
restaurant or hotel, or in any other location.
School personnel are expected to set high standards of behavior that are meant to
show the highest respect for themselves, their school and also others and their
property.
These standards should include clear prohibition of the use of any illegal substance,
tobacco or alcohol.
Student’s conduct, as well as the conduct of coaches and other school personnel,
will reflect positively or negatively upon themselves, their families, the school and the
sport. It is the expectation of CIF that standards of behavior will be set and
discussed with students before traveling to the meet and that standards will
be enforced throughout the time the students are away from school for the
event. Pursuing Victory With Honor principles apply at all times.
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APPENDIX III
Communicable Disease Procedures
While the risk of one athlete infecting another with HIV/AIDS during competition is
close to non-existent, there is a remote risk that other blood borne infectious diseases can be
transmitted. For example, Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as in other body fluids.
Procedures for reducing the potential for transmission of these infectious agents should include,
but not be limited to, the following:
1. The bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered and if there is an
excessive amount of blood on the uniform it must be changed before the athlete
may participate.
2. Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous membrane
exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.
3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with
blood or other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
4. Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant
before competition resumes.
5. Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles,
scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices.
6. Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the
need for emergency mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, mouthpieces, resuscitation
bags, or other ventilation devices should be available for use.
7. Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain
from all direct athletic care until the condition resolves.
8. Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected.
9. Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when
handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body
fluids.
Additional information is available from the National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS).
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TO: ALL ADMINISTRATORS, COACHES AND ATHLETES
FROM: ROGER BLAKE, CIF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DATE: JANUARY 2016
RE: EXPECTATIONS FOR SCHOOLS, COACHES AND STUDENT-ATHLETES
IN PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONORsm
The CIF was formed, and had its humble beginning, during the 1914-1915 school year with only 65,927 high school
students in California and it has been estimated that less than 8,000 boys were participating on their high school
athletic teams. Today, California high schools boast over 1.8 million students and this past school year nearly
800,000 students participated in sports on our high school campuses in California.
During the past century, high school sports has transformed from an important local community event to one that is
commonly seen on broadcast television and the Internet with full-time websites dedicated to recruiting and blogging
about teams, student-athletes and coaches. Most however, still refer to education-based athletics as the last “true
amateur sport” venue in America, because our mission and value system is based upon the core foundation of
student participation, sportsmanship and fair play. While professional sports, collegiate athletics and even most
youth programs have moved toward a business model where finances, positive income and winning is the sole
mission, high school sports still remains dedicated to providing opportunities for kids to compete in a safe and fair
environment.
Sports add richness to a school culture by providing opportunities for any student who wants them. It is the largest
“elective” program on any high school campus. Nationally, and here in California, participation by students in high
school sports programs is at its highest level in history proving the desire and need is vast. In the process of deriving
enjoyment from participation in athletics (Number one reason kids play sports: Fun), our students are learning lifelong
skills that help them develop into healthy adults and productive citizens. National research continues to validate
that students involved in extra-curricular activities attend more days of school, perform better in the classroom, and
have less behavioral issues at school; lower dropout rates and lower alcohol and drug abuse rates, than students who
do not participate. The data and the lists of participation benefits are endless.
It is true that we occasionally see acts of poor sportsmanship and behavior by a player or a coach, but the
overwhelming majority of school contests reflect the positive elements of Pursuing Victory with Honorsm. True, the
goal is always to win the contest, but high school sports, when done correctly, places the value of life lessons,
character and sportsmanship ahead of winning. It is this ability of education-based sports leaders to keep athletics in
its proper perspective that helps separate us from the rest.
It is vital that as sports leaders, parents and fans that we must remember that less than 2% of our participating
students will go on and compete in athletics in college. Kids participate in sports because it’s fun and the athletic
fields and gymnasium classrooms our schools provide gives adults the opportunity to teach valuable lessons that
might not be learned in any other environment. Creating life-long skills and helping create better citizens through
participation in education-based athletics is the greatest gift we can give to the future.
Help us create an atmosphere where the students of California can gain a love of competition and personal growth
that will help them mature into productive and caring citizens through their participation in sports. As you enjoy
these Championship contests, please help by teaching and demonstrating respect. Displays of good sportsmanship
will say positive things about you and your school community, and hopefully remind us all that in the end, sports are
meant to be fun and enjoyed by not only those participating, but those in attendance.
Trustworthiness—Respect—Responsibility—Fairness—Caring—Citizen
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