To: All AAU Coaches, Participants & Parents From: Garlynn G Boyd Re: Area 7 AAU National Qualifier Greetings! Everyone The City of Clearwater, City St. Petersburg, Clearwater/St. Petersburg Sports Commission and LBYSA, Inc. would like to welcome you to the Tampa Bay Area and the beautiful cities of Clearwater & St. Petersburg, FL. The track meet venue has been re-located from Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg to Clearwater H.S. in Clearwater, FL. The track&field facility is a (8) lane rubberized track with a Steeple chase water jump, therefore all 2000M Steeplechase competitors will be able to qualify at this event rather than having to travel to Gainesville as previously announced. The event will be contested at Clearwater H.S. We are looking forward to hosting everyone for this very important event in youth track & field. We promise you will not be disappointed. There will be a meet program available FREE of charge in addition to on-site photos that will available for purchase. The Residence Inn located at 940 court street-clearwater, Fl 33756 will be the host hotel. Enclosed are flyers for ALL the Preferred Hotels for this meet. They are offering affordable rates. All the hotels are within 2-8 miles of the school and surrounded by countless restaurants and places to shop. Also, included in this formation is the Schedule of Events. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the following number (727) 768-7905 or email me at boltpower02@yahoo.com Timing will be managed by Steeple Timing. Mandatory on-line registration will be handled by CoachO. For your FYI Please! bring a copy of your track meet registration confirmation with you if there are any problems with your on-line entries. Only system errors will be corrected! Outlined below is a brief Itinerary of important dates and times for packet pick-up, registration questions & concerns and other activities. 6/24 6PM Mandatory! Official/Volunteer Meeting (Residence Inn) 6/24 6P-8P Packet Pick-Up (Residence Inn) 6/25 7A-6P Packet Pick-Up (Track Stadium) 6/25 7A-4P Packet Pick-Up (Track Stadium)) 6/25 6P-11P Coaches Social (Residence Inn) 6/25 thru 6/28 7A-4P Packet Pick-Up (Track Stadium)
Qualifying to the AAU JO Games: The top 4 finishers in each event will qualify to the AAU National JO s in Des Moines, Iowa. August 1-8, 2009. The FINAL Jr. Olympic Games Schedule will be posted on July 28, 2009. at www.aausports.org AAU Jr. Olympic Games Declaration & Registration Information: Qualifiers for the National Jr. Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa must declare and register for the meet at Coach O. com before July 24, 2009. No entries will be accepted after Midnight EST (9:00pm on the West Coast). Do not jeopardize your athlete s chance of competing by not completing this step before the National JO Games. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE FIVE (5) DAY CHALLENGE PERIOD IS COMPLETED. (Approximately June 28, 2009) ** IN CASE OF INCLIMATE WEATHER PLEASE SEEK SAFE SHELTER AT YOUR DISCRETION & CALL THE PHONE NUMBER LISTEDBELOW TO FIND OUT WHEN COMPETITION WILL RESUME ** (727) 562-5400
2009 AAU National Qualifier Schedule of Events (Multi Events) Multi-Events will start at the designated time listed. It is recommended that you check in with your designated Multi-Event official at least 30 minutes before the time listed. Athletes not checked-in at their designated venue and start time will be scratched from the event. Thursday Morning Day 1 Event Time Event Age Group 8:00 Decathlon 100M Dash, Long Jump #1, Shot Put #1, High Jump #1, 400M IB/YM 8:15 Heptathlon 100M Hurdles, Shot Put #1, High Jump #1, 200M IG/YW Friday Morning Day 2 Event Time Event Age Group 8:00 2000M Steeplechase- IG / YW Combined followed by IB / YM Combined ALL 8:00 Heptathlon Long Jump #1, Javelin, 800M IG/YW 8:00 Decathlon 110M Hurdles, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin, 1500M IB/YM 8:15 Pentathlon 80M Hurdles, Long Jump #1, High Jump #1, Shot Put #1, 1500M SMB/MB 8:30 1500M Race Walk- Age Groups Combined - Sub-Bantam - Midget ALL 8:30 Pentathlon- 80M Hurdles, Long Jump #2, High Jump #2, Shot Put #2, 800M SMG/MG 8:45 Pentathlon 100M Hurdles, Long Jump #1, Shot Put #1, High Jump #1, 1500M SYB/YB 8:50 3000M Race Walk- Age Groups Combined - Sub-Youth Young M/W ALL 9:30 Pentathlon 100M Hurdles, Long Jump #2, Shot Put #2, High Jump #2, 800M SYG/YG 10:00 Triathlon High Jump #1, Shot Put #1, 400M SBB/BB 10:00 Triathlon High Jump #2, Shot Put #2, 200M SBG.BG
Track Events Schedule of Events All Running events will start at the designated time listed each day. After the initial event your event may start as much as 30 minutes before the time listed. Listen to announcements and check-in to the designated check-in area for your event at least 30 minutes early. Any athlete that does not check-in before their schedule heat is run will be scratched from the event. All events with the exception of the 100 Meter Dash and 200 Meter Dash will be contested as Timed Finals. Saturday Day 3 (** Rolling Schedule**) Event Time Event Age Group 8:00AM 4 x 800 Meter Relay Starting with MG Age Groups will be combined by gender MIDGET-YOUNG 3000 Meter Run Starting with SMG Age Groups may be combined by gender SMG-YOUNG 110 / 100 / 80 Meter Hurdles ** TIMED FINALS ** - In the following order: 110 IB / YM 100 SYB / YB / IG / YW/ SYG/ YG 80 SMG / SMB / MG / MB SMG-YOUNG 100 Meter Dash Prelims Starting with PG Top 8 times advance to Finals PRIMARY-YOUNG 400 Meter Dash ** TIMED FINALS ** PRIMARY-YOUNG 200 / 400 Meter Hurdles ** TIMED FINALS ** - In the following order: 200H SYG/ SYB/ YG/ YB 400H IG/YW/IB/YM SYG-YOUNG 200 Meter Dash Prelims Starting with PG Top 8 times advance to Finals PRIMARY-YOUNG Sunday Day 4 (** Rolling Schedule **) Event Time Event Age Group 8:00AM 1500 Meter Run Starting with SBG Age Groups may be combined by gender SBG-YOUNG 100 Meter Dash Finals Starting with PG ALL 800 Meter Run Starting with PG ALL 4 x 100 Meter Relay Starting with PG ALL 200 Meter Dash Finals - Starting with PG ALL 4 x 400 Meter Relay Starting with BG ALL
Field Events Schedule of Events All Field Events will follow the time schedule below. Each Age Group may start up to 30 minutes early before the schedule start time. Listen to announcements for calls to your Field Event. Any athlete who does not check-in before their designated flight starts will be scratched from the event. Field Event athletes who have a conflict with a running event will be released by the Field Event official ONLY - at the appropriate time. Field Event athletes will have 10 minutes to report back to their Field Event after their running event and be ready to compete. Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin will be contested with three preliminary jumps or throws and the top 8 will qualify for the finals with three additional jumps or throws. *Triple Jump will be contested immediately following the YM and YW Long Jump for all Age Groups on Saturday. Saturday Day 3 Time LJ 1 LJ 2 HJ 1 HJ 2 SP 1 SP 2 Discus Javelin 8:00 SYB SYG YW YM SYG YG IG/YW SYB/YB 9:00 10:00 YB YG IG IB SYB YB IB/YM SYG/YG 11:00 12:00 IB IG YG YB IB YM SYB/YB IG/YW 1:00 2:00 YM YW SYG SYB IG YW SYG/YG IB/YM 3:00 *All Triple Jumps Sunday Day 4 Time LJ 1 LJ 2 HJ 1 SP 1 SP 2 Discus Pole Vault 8:00 MB MG SBB/BB PG PB SMG 9:00 SBG/BG SBB BB MG SYG - YW 9:30 SMB SMG SMB 10:00 SMG/MG SBG BG MB 11:00 BB BG SMB/MB SMG MG SYB - YM 12:00 SBB SBG SMB MB 1:00 PB PG JURY OF APPEALS Garlynn Boyd Lightning Bolt T.C. Ellis Daniley Florida Elie T.C. Sheryl Gallihand Breakaway T.C. Mike Zealzo Seffner T.C. Paul Mack 727 Track Club Robin Beamon-Brown State Chairwoman ** $50.00 Protest Fee **
RESIDENCE INN CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN is proud to host the 2009 AAU National Qualifier As your HOST HOTEL we are pleased to offer you these special rates: $99 Studio* $109 One Bedroom* $139 Two Bedroom* These fantastic rates also include our famous Complimentary Full All American Breakfast. To make reservations please call: Cori Johnson 1-877-562-5422 MUST MENTION! AAU National Qualifier To receive the SPECIAL RATE *These rates are subject to 12% occupancy tax
** Preferred Hotel ** ** ** Preferred Hotel ** St. Pete/Clearwater Courtyard St. Pete/Clearwater Residence Inn 3131 Executive Drive 5050 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33762 Clearwater, FL 33760 727-572-8484 727-573-4444 Guest rooms with one king or two queen beds, large work desk and sitting area 24-hour access to food with the Courtyard Market Food Service provided by local restaurants Complimentary High Speed Internet access in guest rooms & wireless access in the lobby Business center with laptop workstations, internet connectivity, faxing and printing capabilities On site exercise facilities & complimentary health club privileges at Bally s Complimentary Parking Conveniently located near I-275 and only 20 minutes from the Tampa Int l Airport or 5 mins from the Clearwater Int l Airport Hotel is less than 9.5 miles/ 19 mins from Clearwater High School Complimentary breakfast including scrambled eggs and breakfast meats. Evening social Mon Thurs Spacious Suites with separate living and sleeping areas Huge Two bedroom Suites with 2 bathrooms & separate living room. Fully Equipped Kitchens with cooking utensils Market Express featuring beverages, & lite snacks Complimentary High Speed Internet access in guest rooms & wireless access in lobby On site exercise facilities & complimentary health club privileges at Bally s Complimentary Parking Conveniently located near I-275 and only 20 minutes from the Tampa Int l Airport or 5 mins from the Clearwater Int l Airport Hotel is less than 8 miles/17 mins from Clearwater High School Rates Valid June 24 June 29, 2009 For Group Bookings, Call Heather Phillips 727-572-8484 ext 684 or e-mail heather.phillips@marriott.com
2580 Gulf to Bay Blvd * Clearwater, FL 33765 727-797-6300 * fax 727-797-4900 Preferred Hotel For the AAU NATIONAL QUALIFIER JUNE 24 JUNE 29, 2009 SPECIAL EVENT RATES: STANDARD ROOMS = 1 King or Two Queen Beds = $ 99.00 EXECUTIVE SUITES = 1 King or Two Queen Beds Plus Sofa Sleeper = $119.00 TWO ROOM SUITES = Two Queen Beds connecting to King bed = $199.00 *12pct tax not included Amenities: ALL room types equipped with: Microwaves, Refrigerator, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hi-speed wireless Internet, Cable TV with Free HBO, Free Local Calls Outdoor Heated Pool Fitness Center Business Center Free Parking Laundry Facilities on Property Complimentary HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET each morning of your stay Hotel is very centrally located within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and only 1.5 miles to Clearwater High School. Clearwater Beach is only 6 miles and a very easy drive. FOR RESERVATIONS -CALL 727-797-6300 Or Email: Linda@hiexclearwater.com We are confident you will be pleased with our hotel & services!
Helping You Win at the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites $84.00 plus tax (MUST!! Mention AAU National Qualifier) Get Ready to Win the AAU Championship at a winning hotel! www.fairfieldinnclearwater.com Join us June 24 th -30th at the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Bayside FREE BREAKFAST Free Parking * Outdoor Pool & Jacuzzi * Free Internet Access * Washer & Dryer Onsite * Micro-Fridges Upon Request $25.00 for entire stay(1 st come, first serve)!!! All teams should contact Suzy in Group Sales-727-953-0042 * 727-724-6223
AAU NATIONAL QUALIFIER A PREFERRED HOTEL COMPLIMENTARY On the House Hot Breakfast STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER COMPLIMENTARY HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS RESORT SETTING MINUTES FROM EVERYTHING HEATED SWIMMING POOL AND SUNDECK MINUTES FROM THE GULF BEACHES CALL ME TODAY Must mention AAU NATIONAL QUALIFIER To receive special rate of $79.00 Offer valid 6/24-6/29/09 Hampton Inn-Clearwater 21030 US Hwy 19 North Clearwater, Florida 33765 (less than 5 minutes from Clearwater HS) ASK FOR LES 727 797-8173 X 502