More than a 1,000 athletes! Yes, more than a 1,000 athletes!
That’s just for the 55-meter dash and hurdles!!!
The MSTCA’s collosal competition, also known as the Northeast Invitational, will have record numbers this weekend.
And, judging by the quality of athletes that have entered, it could very well be a record-setting three days inside the Reggie Lewis Center. In a majority of the events, held Friday night to Sunday, the meet records appear to be in serious jeopardy.
Planning to attend the meet, get there early. It’s going to be a good one.
During the remainder of the week, Bay State Running will preview some of the top events to watch each day. Scanning through the entries, pretty much all of the events should create some level of excitement. We’re going to single out those we feel just might create a little more heat on what’s expected to be a cold weekend.
Below we have the three-day schedule of events as well as links to live results/entries for each day.
LIVE RESULTS/ENTRIES
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SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Field Events – 4:00 p.m.
Weight Throw: Girls followed by Boys
Triple Jump: Boys followed by Girls
Low-opening (“JV”) High Jump: Girls and Boys compete simultaneously.
Oval – 4:00 p.m. – Girls followed by Boys
One Mile Run: Sections on time, fastest section first.
Unseeded Two Mile Run: Sections on time, fastest section first.
Sprint Medley Relay: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
(SMR order will be 200/200/400/800 and will be run with a 3-turn
stagger).
Distance Medley Relay: Sections on time, fastest section first.
(DMR order will be 1200/400/800/1600)
SATURDAY
Field Events – 10:00 a.m.
Girls Shot Put: 2 circles in use simultaneously.
Girls Long Jump: 2 runways in use simultaneously.
High Jump: Check in begins on the infield at the conclusion of the Hurdles. Two Jumping Pits; Girls and Boys compete simultaneously.
Infield – 10:00 a.m.
Hurdles Trials: Girls followed by Boys; Serpentine seeding; Fastest 8 advance to the Final.
Hurdle Finals: Girls followed by Boys
Oval – 10:30 a.m. – Girls followed by Boys
1,000 Meter Run: Sections on time, fastest section first.
600 Meter Run: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
300 Meter Dash: Sections on time, fastest section first. In lanes.*
4 x 800 Meter Relay: Top 30 seeds only
4 x 200 Meter Relay: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
4 x 400 Meter Relay: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
*Lane preferences for these events: 5-6-4-3-2-1.
SUNDAY
Field Events – 10:00 a.m.
Boys Shot Put: 2 circles in use simultaneously.
Boys Long Jump: 2 runways in use simultaneously.
Coaches should be aware of the potential for overlap with the dash.
Infield – 10:00 a.m.
Dash Trials: Girls followed by Boys; Serpentine seeding; Fastest 8 advance to the Final.
Dash Finals: Girls followed by Boys.
Oval – 10:30 a.m. – Check in will take place in the gym, until the dash has concluded. Girls followed by Boys
Seeded Two Mile Run: Top 24 seeds only
800 Meter Run: Sections on time, fastest section first.
400 Meter Dash: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
200 Meter Dash: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
4 x 400 Meter Mixed Relay: Sections on time, fastest section first.*
