2017 SPIRE Carnegie Mellon

Invitational
January 21, 2017

Participant Guide

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2017 SPIRE North Coast

Indoor Track & Field Open
January 21, 2017

Participant Guide
Table of Contents
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VII.
VIII.
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Meet Information
Schedule of Events / Meet Schedule
Facility
Team Hospitality / Food and Beverage
Hotels
Michael Johnson Performance
SPIRE Fit
Spectator Information
Facility Map / Venue Layout
Driving Directions

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I.

Meet Information

Welcome to the SPIRE Carnegie Mellon Division lll Invitational Indoor Track & Field. Over 300 NAIA and NCAA
national qualifying performances were posted last year at SPIRE, and we look forward to breaking many more in
2017.
Important Dates:
Entries and Fees:
Team Fee: $ 325 per gender (16 or more on a team)
Individual Fee: $20 per person
This is an entry fee not a competition fee. There are no refunds for non-accepted entries (due to field size limits
or not meeting the entry standards), scratches or no-show athletes.
Entries: Entries will be made on Direct Athletics.
Payment - All payments can be made the day of the event.
If paying by Credit Card, payment may be made at the registration table.
If paying by Check, please make payable to SPIRE Institute.
Declarations and Check-In:
o Declarations:
Coaches and athletes must declare their events upon arrival. If you do not declare athletes, they will be
scratched from the event. Depending on field size, some events may be declared throughout the day.
Announcements will be made. Please look for notices and times. Declaration table can be found next to the
registration/packet pick up.
o Check-In:
Track Events will check-in with the clerk at the North end of the track. Athletes must check-in with the
clerks 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. If athletes do not check-in with the clerk, they will be
scratched from the event. Field Event athletes will check-in at their event. .
Practice Times:
o The track will be available for practice during designated times. Please see page 4 in the schedule of events for
details.
Warm-Up Field:
o Athletes may warm-up on the track prior to the start of the meet. Once the meet begins, athletes may use the back
stretch of the track and/or the extra high jump apron. Warm-ups may only take place on the infield if the athlete is
getting ready for the next race. Additional warm-ups may be made in the corridors. Absolutely no campsites on
the infield.
Timing & Results:
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o Fully Automatic Timing will be provided by Lightning Timing. Live results will be available online at
www.lightningtiming.com .
o Make sure to refresh your browser to get the most up-to-date results.

II. EVENT INFORMATION

Field Event Flights:
o The order of flights will flow so the best athletes will compete in the final flights. Athletes will be given 3 attempts,
with the top 9 advancing to finals for 3 additional attempts.
Lane Preference:
o For the 200 and 400 dashes, lane preference will be as follows: 6, 7, 8, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
o Spike Length: Spikes no longer than (9mm), with pyramid spikes being preferred, must be worn on the track for
all events. Athletes whose spikes are found to be too long will not be permitted to compete using those spikes.
Safety Rules:
o In an effort to conduct a safe and quality meet for all participants, no headphones, cell phones or radios will be
permitted inside the competition areas. These devices can present a safety risk for competitors due to having
several events in the venue. Please notify your athletes in advance that they can only use these items outside the
competitions areas
Starting Heights:
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Men's Pole Vault 3.83m / 12 6 3/4 - 15 cm increments

Women's Pole Vault 2.62m / 8' 7 - 15 cm increments
Men's High Jump 1.76m / 59 1/4 - 5 cm increments
Women's High Jump 1.43m / 4' 8 1/4 - 5 cm increments

Implement Weigh-Ins:
o Saturday 8:15 am to 10:15 am.
o Implement weigh-in can be found at the North end of the track next to the high jump pits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hotels:
o Please note; SPIRE Institute is a Stay to Play venue. This means, if your team plans to stay overnight, we ask
that you make reservations in one of our partner hotels. This policy was put into effect to study the economic
growth on the host city. You can find a list of Partner Hotels at www.spireinstitute.org/travel/hotel-partners
Locker Rooms:

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o There are locker rooms with full shower facilities available for athletes. Towels and locks must be provided by
athletes.
Outside Food/Beverage: OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE ARE PROHIBITED AT SPIRE INSTITUTE.
o SPIRE operates a full service cafeteria in FUEL and the concessions will be available during the event. Note:
Athletes are allowed to bring bottled water, sports drinks, and a small snack, permitted they are brought in each
athletes separate bag. Please no coolers or bags of food.
o SPIRE Banquets also offer pre-ordered meals to be served in the Banquet Center above the Track Venue. To
order meals go to:
Parking:
o Bus & Team Parking will be available free of charge on the north side of the Track Facility. Please see page 12
for the facility parking map.
Participant Seating:
o Athletes are permitted to sit in the lower bleacher sections of the spectators seating. Teams are asked to save the
red captains chairs for spectators!
Pole Shipping:
o Please ship all poles to SPIRE Institute / Attn. Christine Stancliff / 5201 SPIRE Circle / Geneva, OH 44041
Spectator Seating:
o Only spectators with tickets are permitted to be seated in the red captains chairs at the top of the spectator seating.
Tickets:
o Adults $10,
o Students, seniors, and retired military (with ID) $5
o Active Military (with ID) and Children under 6 Free.
Trainer:
o SPIRE will provide a certified athletic trainer, who will be stationed near the finish line. If your institution is not
bringing a training staff and would like to make arrangements, please contact the meet manager by January 1st,
2017. Also, if a certified trainer will not be traveling with your team, please bring an authorization for modality form
from your Certified Athletic Trainer or team physician.
o All other trainers may set up near the finish line. Please allow only athletes that need to utilize the trainers. This
area also has access to the pole vault runways and finish line.
o Each participating team should provide its own taping supplies.
Training Facilities / Amenities:
o Ice will be available during the course of the meet in the training area, south of the Finish Line. Call ahead to
request any additional modalities needed for your athletes.

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III. Schedule of Events

(All schedules are tentative and subject to change. Revised schedules will be circulated prior to January 09, 2017)

MEET SCHEDULE
9:00 am
10:00 am
Field Events
11:00 am

Track venue opens to teams to warm-up

Track venue opens to spectators
Womens Pole Vault - Men to follow
Womens and Mens Long Jump
Mens Shot Put - Women to follow
Womens Weight Throw - Men to follow
Mens High Jump - Women to follow
Immediately Following the Long Jump
Mens and Womens Triple Jump

Track Events Rolling Time Schedule

11:00 am
Womens 5000m
Mens 5000m
Noon
Womens 60m Hurdle Prelims
Mens 60m Hurdle Prelims
Womens 60m Dash Prelims
Mens 60m Dash Prelims
Womens Mile
Mens Mile
Womens 400m
Mens 400m
Womens 60m Hurdle Finals
Mens 60m Hurdle Finals
Womens 60m Dash Finals
Mens 60m Dash Finals
Womens 800m
Mens 800m
Womens 200m
Mens 200m
Womens 3000m
Mens 3000m
Womens 4x400m
Mens 4x400m

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IV. Facility

Sports come to life at SPIRE Institute. Here, every sport

enjoys an Olympic-grade backdrop whether played in our
750,000 square feet of indoor facilities or in our beautiful,
multi-purpose outdoor stadiums and turf fields complex. In
2011, the 240,000 square foot Indoor Tracks first full year of
operation, SPIRE hosted events such as the first annual
SPIRE Division I Track & Field Invitational, the Horizon
League Mens and Womens Indoor Track & Field
Championships, Big East Mens and Womens Conference
Championship, and the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National
Championships, along with other collegiate and high school
meets. The track & field facility if equipped with the following:

8-lane, 300-meter Beynon track, with wide radius

Separate field event area (2 high jump, 2 long jump,
2 pole vault pits, 2 shot put circles and portable
weight throw cages) that does not interfere with track
events
Olympic standard custom Lynx timing and scoring
system, with a 9 x 13 Daktronics video board
State-of-the-art sound system, lighting and
temperature control
Full locker room facilities
Spectator capacity up to 5,000 with 2 separate
mezzanine viewing areas that overlook the track &
field
A 25,000 sq. ft. glass-encased banquet, hospitality and meeting space overlooks the indoor track facility. Features
include tiered dining/viewing areas, expansive banquet hall, private conference room and custom designed kitchen
Separate public concessions areas
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V. Food & Beverage

SPIRE Institute will be offering high-quality, healthy and affordable buffet-style meals made available in their 25,000 sq. ft.
Banquet Center overlooking the track facility. Many teams took advantage of this opportunity last year, and we look forward
to hosting teams once again. All Coaches will receive a coupon for 10% off of individual purchases at FUEL and the
concessions, for each of their athletes, at the registration table.

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VI. Hotels
Please note; SPIRE Institute is a Stay to Play venue. This means, if your team plans to stay overnight, we ask that you
make reservations in one of our partner hotels. This policy was put into effect to study the economic growth on the host city.
See below for a complete list of Partner Hotels. When you call for reservations, make sure to mention SPIRE Institute for
your event destination.
Please find below a list of partner hotels with the SPIRE Institute, or you can visit our website at spireinstitute.org and scroll
to the bottom to see the complete details.
We encourage you to patronize one of our partner hotels as we have a variety to fit everyones needs. Mention SPIRE
Institute and receive your special rate.
If you have any questions, please contact our Hotel Concierge Line at (440) 466-1002 x 102

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VII. SPIRE Performance

Top coaching, the latest technology and the best equipment are all core to SP at SPIRE. Combine these elements with world-class sport relevant
training in multiple sports, sports medicine/therapy, mental conditioning, nutritional guidance and leadership/communication skills training and you
have one of the most unique sports training environments in the world today.
Training Programs
SP provides in season and off season training sessions, biomechanical analysis, remote coaching, physical therapy and injury prevention programs for
youth, college and professional athletes and teams in all sports.
Facility Usage

SPIRE Performance Usage: The following highlights the time, and availability of SPIRE Performance facility for teams to utilize during track meets.
SPIRE Performance will still have training for their athletes during these meets and the hours and availability will be adjusted to allow this. Coaches
need to contact John Wallace, SPIRE Performance director, for facility usage (number of athletes/days and times). A coach needs to be in attendance
with their athletes for supervision.
Weight Room Availability:
Thurs:

9:00 12:00 (6 racks available)

12:00 pm 4:00 pm (3 racks available)
4:00 pm 7:00pm (4 racks available)

Fri:

11:30am 12:30pm (6 racks available)

12:30 pm 4:00pm (3 racks available)
6:00 pm 8:00 pm (3 racks available)

Sat:

Weight room available from 9:00 11:00 (4 racks available)

11:00 am 1:00pm (3 racks available)

John Wallace, MEd, CSCS, SCCC, Director of Michael Johnson Performance at SPIRE Institute
jwallace@spireinstitute.org
330-257-5709

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VIII.SPIRE Fit

SPIRE Fit, SPIREs on-site health and wellness center, is available for athlete and spectator use over the course of the
weekend. SPIRE Fit offers a variety of family, individual, senior and short term memberships for those who desire a "best in
class" workout environment. Health, wellness and exercise are at the center of the SPIRE vision and SPIRE Fit promotes
the values of these components for all of our members
SPIRE Fit features the latest equipment from some of the finest brands in exercise equipment it including: Jacobs Ladder,
CYBEX, Life Fitness, Keiser, Marpo Kinetics and more. ADA compliant equipment is also available. Group exercise classes
are also available.
Day passes are available to athletes and spectators. For more information regarding SPIRE Fit, please contact Meri
Fetkovich at 440.466.1002 ext. 144

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IX. Spectator Information

We encourage all family and friends to attend the 2017 Carnegie Mellon Invitational. In addition to the meet, parents can
take advantage of the fitness center, group fitness classes, open swims, the SPIRE Fuel food court, and many other
amenities that the SPIRE campus offers. In addition, SPIRE is within a short drive of many of Northeast Ohios best
attractions, including award-winning wineries and one of the largest collections of historic covered bridges in the world.

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X. Maps
Indoor Track

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XI.Parking Map

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XII. Directions to SPIRE

FROM CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT via I-480/I-271/I-90

Follow Signs to I-480 East
Take I-480 E to I-271 North
Take I-271 North towards Cleveland
I-271 Ends, Keep left to continue on I-90 East
Exit at OH-534 exit, Exit 218, (Geneva)
Turn Left onto South Broadway / 534
SPIRE Institute entrance on the right
FROM THE WEST via I-80/I-90:
Take I-80 East/I-90 East towards Cleveland
Merge onto I-90 East via Exit 142 toward OH-2 E/Cleveland
Keep right to take I-90 toward Cleveland
Take the OH-534 exit, Exit 218, toward Geneva
Turn Left onto South Broadway
SPIRE Institute entrance on the right
FROM THE SOUTH via I-271:
Take I-271 North towards Cleveland
I-271 becomes I-90 East
Take the OH-534 exit, Exit 218, toward Geneva
Turn Left onto South Broadway
SPIRE Institute entrance on the right

FROM THE SOUTH via I-77:

Take I-77 North towards Cleveland
Keep left to take OH-8 North via Exit 125A toward Cuyahoga Falls
Merge onto 1-271 North via the exit on the left toward 1-90/Erie
I-271 becomes I-90 East
Take the OH-534 exit, Exit 218, toward Geneva
Turn Left onto South Broadway
SPIRE Institute entrance on the right
FROM THE SOUTH via I-71:
Take I-71 North towards Cleveland
Merge onto 1-271 North via Exit 220 toward
Erie
I-271 becomes I-90 East
Take the OH-534 exit, Exit 218, toward Geneva
Turn Left onto South Broadway
SPIRE Institute entrance on the right
FROM THE EAST via I-90:
Take I-90 West towards Cleveland
Take the OH-534 exit, Exit 218, toward Geneva
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Turn Right onto South Broadway

SPIRE Institute entrance on the right

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