Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy

DeKalb, IL  60115

HOTEL INFORMATION

Host Hotel:

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

Address: 1212 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115

Phone: (815) 758-8661

Distance to track: 0.5 Miles

• 1 king bed - $79.99*
• 2 double beds- $79.99*

* Includes grab n go breakfast.

Amenities:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Pool

Reservation deadline: 6/28/17. Ask for USATF Block.

NIU Holmes Student Center Hotel (On the campus of NIU)

 Address: 340 Carroll Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

 Phone: (815) 753-6389

• 1 king bed/Single occupancy - $65
• 2 twin beds/double occupancy - $65

Amenities:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Huskie’s Den

Reservation deadline: 6/28/17. Mention USTF, Group # 64688 

Combined Events Schedule

Day # 1 Thursday, July 6

Day #2 Friday, July 7
 

Note:  The Hammer Throw (ages 15-18, girls then boys). The approximate start time is 3:30 pm on Friday, July 7.

• Combined Events Registration: Registration/entry for combined events is at the following site: www.athletic.net. Go to Search. Look for USATF Region 7 Combined Events. The deadline is Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 11:59 pm. Day of meet registration will not be allowed.
• Fees:  Triathlon (9-10 …… $15), Heptathlon (15-18 …… $20), Pentathlon (11-14…$15) and Decathlon (15-18 ……$20).
• USATF Membership is required.  When applying for USATF membership for the first time, a valid proof-of-age document must be received with the membership application.
• Qualification for advancement to the USATF Jr. Olympics National   Champions, July 24 – 30 in Lawrence, Kansas. Top two (2) places automatically advance. Note: Anyone making the performance standard can also advance to the national competition. “Performance Standard” listed at http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2017/USATF-National-Junior-Olympic-Track---Field-C.aspx .
• National Registration Fees:  All athletes must declare and pay for National Jr. Olympics advancement at the following site:  www.athletic.net.  Fees are as follows:  $8.00 per individual event, $32.00 per relay, $20.00 triathlon/pentathlon, and $24.00 decathlon/heptathlon.

2017 Region 7 Running & Field Events Schedule

• Packet Pickup:  Saturday, July, 8^th at 7:00 am thru Sunday, July 9^th, at the track. Please allow sufficient time for pickup before each event.
• Admissions: The admission fee is $8.00 per day for Saturday and Sunday. An admission fee is not charged for Thursday and Friday. Children 4 & under are free. Only those coaches whose name appears on the Coaches Registry are admitted free. Coaches’ passes will not be issued. Seniors (62 and older) will be admitted at a discounted rate of $5 with government issued proof of birth date.
• Fees: Individual events are $7.00. Relays are $28.00.
• Starting Heights:  To be determined by the field judge for each age division at each event.
• Medical:  The USATF Illinois “Medical Team” will be on site. USATF Illinois medical personnel consist of certified doctors, trainers and other medical specialists: AthletiCO, 630 572-9700..
• T-Shirts: Fine Designs will sell “Region 7 Jr. Olympics Championship” t-shirts.
• National Jr. Olympics Qualification: The top five (5) finishers in each event at the Region 7 meet qualify to advance to the JO National Championship, July 24 -30, in Lawrence. Kansas.
• Atoms and Shrimps Special: Athletes in these divisions will compete in their own fun/exhibition (X) events on Sunday, July 9. Fees, prior registration or USATF membership is not required. Awards will be provided to all competitors. Shrimps: 3-4 years old. Atoms: 5-6 years old.
• Additional Information/Contacts: 

Brenda Kimbrough, Regional Coordinator

bbkimbrough@gmail.com

USATF Illinois, office
815 991-5429

usatfil@sbcglobal.net

Officials: 
Jamero Rainey
Jamrainey21@gmail.com