A: All high school track athletes in Minnesota are eligible to enter the meet (although the unique meet format does limit participation based on performance).
Q: Which junior high 4X100 relay teams can enter at the Elite Meet?
A: All 7th and 8th grade track athletes in Minnesota are eligible to enter the junior high 4X100 (although the unique meet format does limit participation based on performance).
Q: Who is selected to compete in the Elite Meet?
A: For Friday's competition, we limit the field size (listed HERE) and the top individuals and relays from the entries submitted compete against one another.
Q: Do indoor times count towards entry?
A: YES
Q: What are the standards in each event to get into the meet?
A: There are no set standards, we simply take a limited field size listed HERE and the top marks compete!
Q: Can I see where an athlete currently ranks?
A: NO. The rankings will be posted after the entry deadline.
Q: Can I enter a mark from last year/season?
A: NO. All marks have to be from the 2012 season
Q: Does the meet count against the meet total for my team?
A: The MSHSL says yes. It counts as one meet. Athletes are limited to competing in a max of 4 events.
Q: Do I enter in hand-held or FAT or convert it myself?
A: If your time is in HH, please enter it to the tenth only. If it is FAT, then enter to the hundreth. We'll convert the HH up .24. Do NOT do this yourself.
Q: Do I need two times from two different meets to be considered?
A: NO. A second meet/second performance is only needed upon request for tie-breakers.
Q: Can an athlete do more than one event?
A: YES. Keep in mind though, that we will stick to the MEETSCHEDULE as written. The meet WILL run on time. This includes field events. Athletes will jump/throw in order and will have 1-minute to make their attempt. If they are not present, they will scratch that attempt. All athletes in the jumps and throws will receive all 6 attempts on Friday.
Athletes are limited to competing in a max of 4 events (3 field & 1 running; 2 field & 2 running; 1 field and 3 running). An athlete may do no more than 2 running events of 800 meters or longer.
Q: Where do I send my entry? Who do I pay my entry fee to?
A: Please follow the entry info listed HERE. You can pay your entry fee in cash or check (to 'Hamline Track and Field') at the check in table the night of the meet. Fee info is also listed HERE.
A: The only conversion allowed is from 1600 to 3200m. If you would like to convert a time, please email Paul Schmaedeke at pschmaedeke@hamline.edu and he will convert it for you.
Q: Are photos from the Hamline Elite Meet available?
A: No, photos for 2012 will not be available for purchase.
Q: Who do I contact for other questions about the Elite Meet?
A: If you have additional questions concerning the Elite Meet, please contact Paul Schmaedeke, Elite Meet Director, at pschmaedeke@hamline.edu.
Q: Is there another way for coaches to keep updated other than the website?
A: Coaches receive updates through emails. If you are not receiving these and would like to be included, please contact Holly Hanson, Elite Meet Coordinator, at hhanson07@gw.hamline.edu.
A: YES. Keep in mind though, that we will stick to the 