Meet Information
Ruidoso Track & Field Invitational is a State Qualifying Track Meet for Varsity Boys and Girls teams only. Field events and running events will begin promptly according to the schedule provided. All running events are finals only. Athletes must check in with the clerk at the designated site.
All entries are due on Milespilt by Thursday, April 4that Midnight. *THERE WILL BE NO LATE ENTRIES OR REPLACEMENTS, ONLY SCRATCHES ON SITE*
NMAA and National Federation rules will apply.
All athletes need to be in compliance with uniform and jewelry rules
Short spikes (1/4") or less are required
Tennis balls, rubber throw downs, or tape may be used to mark track/runways only
Blocks will be provided
Scoring Format: Individual Events 7-5-4-3-2-1, Relays 10-8-6-4-2-1
Entry Format: Varsity 4 Entries per team per event, 1 relay per event, per team. ALL RELAY PARTICIPANTS MUST BE LISTED. Only official times from the current season (2024) will be used for entries.
Field Events: 4 Throws, Long & Triple 4 Jumps. High Jump & Pole vault 3 attempts at each height. (No Finals)
Throws Scratch Lines: Discus - Girls 70 ft/Boys 90 ft, Javelin - Girls 70 ft/Boys 90 ft, Shot put - Girls 20 ft/Boys 30ft
Starting heights: High Jump - Girls 4 ft/ Boys 5 ft, Pole Vault - Girls 7ft/ Boys 8 ft
A contestant may enter a maximum of5 events. Not more than 4 may be track events or nor more than 4 may be field events. No more than three of the four running events may be 400 meters or longer.
Coaches meeting will be at the finish line on the track at 8:30 am.Scratches for all events can be done starting at 8:00 in the auxiliary gym. You will not be allowed to add or replace an athlete the day of the meet.
*Restrooms are available in the auxiliary gym.
*In the situation where confliction of events occurs with the entries of an athlete, running events will take precedence over field events. Every reasonable attempt will be made to allow athletes to be able to participate due to the distance they must travel between the running/jumping and throwing areas, however running events will run on time, no delays. If an athlete will be participating in both running/jumping & throwing event, arrangements can be made for them to take all of their throws/jumps out of order in order to make the running events.
Weigh Ins: Will be held in the auxiliary gym. All implements must be marked before they can be thrown in competition. Any implements not making weigh-ins will be confiscated and may be picked up after the completion of the event.
** Throwing events (Shot Put, Discus and Javelin) are located north of the track.
Access to Running and Jumping Events: ONLY ATHLETES, COACHES and TIMERS will be permitted inside the turf field.All parents and spectators must remain outside of the fence surrounding the track. Violators will be escorted off the competition field and possible disqualifications may result.
Track Event Check In: Athletes will report to the check in at the starting line with the starting clerk.
Field Events Check In:At the site of competition.
Canopies/Tents:Set up canopies/tents on the side of the hill outside of the fence surrounding the track. Keep your team camps in the bleacher area and keep them clean. NO TENTS ALLOWED ON THE INFIELD.
Awards: Medals for 1st - 3rd will be available at the conclusion of the meet in the auxiliary gym.
9:00 am: 4x100 & 4x800 relay only
10:30 am: All Running Events (Rolling Schedule)
**Girls Start Each Race Followed by Boys**
9:00 am
4 X 800 Meter Relay
4 X 100 Meter Relay
10:30 am
4 X 200 Meter Relay
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
1600 Meter Run
100 Meter Run
400 Meter Run
**20 Minute Break**
1600 Meter Medley Relay
300 Meter Hurdles
800 Meter Run
200 Meter Run
3200 Meter Run
4 X 400 Meter Relay
Field Events/Jump Events
Four jumps/throws - NO Finals Pole Vault/High Jump - 3 attempts at each height
9:00 am Jump Event Start Time
North Pit: Girls Long Jump followed by Boys Jump
South Pit: Boys Triple Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump
High Jump (South Side of Track): Boys followed by Girls
Pole Vault(South Side of Track): Girls followed by boys
9:00 am Field Event Start Time
Shot Ring: Girls followed by boys
Discus Ring: Boys followed by girls
Javelin: Girls followed by boys