Dear Coach,

We proudly invite you to join us on January 19, 2008 for the Akron Relays all-age group open meet (high schools welcome). The

University of Akron is proud to help with the growth of a formal indoor track and field season for Ohio high school athletics. Due to the large success of last year's meets our school has been asked to host the Ohio High School State Track and Field Championships on March 15, 2008. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to kick off your indoor season, and we look forward to seeing you and your athletes this upcoming season.

Facility:

Mondo Super X 300 meter track which consists of 6 lanes on the curve and 8 lanes on the straight. In addition, the facility includes 2 long jump pits, 2 pole vault pits, 2 high jump pits and 2 throwing circles. Locker rooms and showers are available.

Entry Fees:

$10 – per individual (unlimited events) or $20 per relay

Must pay entry at check in (make checks payable to The University of Akron)

Note: This is an entry fee. The entrant is responsible for full payment regardless of

the number of events actually competed in.

Entry Procedures:

All entries are made through FinishTiming at www.finishtiming.com

Waiver Form

A signed waiver must accompany payment at registration. No one will be allowed to compete without a signed waiver -- no exceptions. Click here to access waiver form.

Due to the large size of meets in the past, we are limiting the number of competitors in each event for this meet. Please check www.finishtiming.com and www.GoZips.com for confirmation of entries, updates to the meet schedule and any other notes.

Thank you.

Dennis Mitchell (dwmitch@uakron.edu)

Head Track and Field Coach

University of Akron

(O) 330-972-7964

(H) 330-699-9104

(M) 330-571-4189

Event Order for January 19, 2008 (Noon start, rolling schedule)

Noon  60m Hurdle Prelims
  4x 800m Relay
  4x 200m Relay
  60m Hurdle Finals
  4x 100m Relay 
  3200m Run
 4x 400m Run

High Jump

Pole Vault

Long Jump

Shot Put

Weight Throw (Note: throwers must supply own implement! Weights can be rented for $10 and gloves for $10)