2022 Dorothy Dawson Invite

                                    Track & Field Center at Gately Park
                                      10201 S. Cottage Grove Avenue

                                            Chicago, Illinois 60628
                                             Sanction:  22-21-001

Fees:

Entry fees are:  $10.00 per event and $40.00 per relay.  Entry fees cannot be transferred or refunded.

Eligibility:                 

This meet is open to athletes who fall within the age divisions listed below. A USATF or AAU membership is not required to participate in this event.

Illinois high school athletes can participate in this event. Because this event takes place prior to the start of the high school season, it does not count in the number of meet restrictions as set forth by the IHSA.

Age Divisions:       

Age divisions are determined by year of birth.  Listed below are the events that will take place in each age division:

The 0-12 age groups can compete in a maximum of three (3) events including relays. The 13-18 age groups can compete in a maximum of four (4) events including relays. Athletes must compete in their true age divisions – NO “MOVING UP”!

Entries via On-Line (www.athletic.net) deadline is Wednesday, January 5th, at 11:59 p.m. C.S.T. The entry fees must be paid at the registration site prior to the deadline. DAY OF MEET ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!

All athletes on teams (including relay alternates) must be registered online.

Check-In Requirements:

A packet will be provided for each team and unattached athlete consisting of a team roster with events entered and bib number.  A team representative or the unattached athlete is responsible for picking up the packet. On the day of the meet, packets can be picked up at the Armory one hour before the scheduled start time.

Awards:

Event medals will be presented to participants and relay teams who finish in 1st – 3rd place.

Officials:

Anyone desiring to officiate at this meet is encouraged to contact Jamero Rainey via email at usatfilofficials@gmail.com.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Facility:

The Track & Field Center at Gately Park has a hydraulically banked 200m track with a 4000 square ft curtained warm-up area. Christmas tree spikes are not allowed. Spikes may be inspected on the track. No radios, glass containers, or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the facility. Fully Automatic Timing will be provided using Finishlynx cameras interfaced with Hy-Tek Meet Manager.

Equipment:

Starting blocks and batons will be provided. Throwers can provide their own implements that will be certified prior to use.

Event Results:

During the competition, event results will be posted at the track facility and available at https://results.adkinstrak.com/. Afterwards, the results will be posted at the following site:  www.usatfillinois.org. Go to ”Association Championships” then “All Results”.

Protests:
There will be a $100 fee (cash only) for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee at once and no later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. A protest must be a violation of a rule and not a disagreement with a judgment call. The protest fee is refunded if the protest is upheld.

Admission:

Admission fee is $10.00 for ages 6 and up (5 and under are free). An admission fee is not applicable to coaches who provide a current photo ID and are listed in the Coaches Registry.

COVID:
COVID impact, if any, will be addressed in a separate communication closer to the event date.

Contacts:
Brenda Kimbrough (bbkimbrough@gmail.com)
Art Pahl (pahlac58@gmail.com)
Marc Jones (jonesjdaddy5@yahoo.com)
Lorette Cherry (usatfil@sbcglobal.net)

Event Schedule

13th Annual Dorothy Dawson Invite
 

January 8, 2022

Note:
All events are contested youngest to oldest, girls then boys unless otherwise noted.