Hornell Invitational 2024

58th Annual Castiglione-Tobin Invitational 2024

HORNELL INVITATIONAL TRACK & FIELD MEET

ENTRIES: We will accept 20 teams. We are capping at a maximum of six (7) heats of six (6) runners per heat.

Coaches may enter one team for each relay event (relay entries should include all possible runners with a maximum of 6) and up to three (3) athletes per individual event We will guarantee each team two (2) athletes per individual event. We will fill lanes with additional athletes if spaces remain according to the best seed times. Please note, that we will not bump one of your two guaranteed athletes.

*Regardless of the number of teams entered, Pole Vault, 3000/3200m, and Steeplechase are limited (details below).

Entries must be made on our MileSplit page, located here:

MileSplit Hornell Invitational 2024

Here is a link to entry instructions if you have questions:

http://ok.milesplit.com/articles/225613

Contact: Coach Mike DeGaetano Email: mike.degaetano@hornellcsd.org

EVENTS: We will run the Sectional event order with the  Steeplechase, but no Pentathlon.

All events are run as finals.

1. F.A.T. will be provided by Wellsville Track & Field Timing. All athlete entries will be completed on MileSplit. Again, no team will have its two guaranteed athletes bumped in favor of a third athlete with a better seed time.
   
   
2. Scratches are allowed, but no additions. Also, there will be no re-seeding if athletes are scratched! Coaches, if you anticipate leaving early, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER RUNNERS LATER EVENTS, ESPECIALLY IN THE 200! Because we cannot re-seed, this creates races with empty lanes that take longer than necessary. We take pride in running an efficient meet, and late scratches result in teams getting home later than they should. Thanks for your cooperation.
   
   
3. Notice regarding the shot put, discus, steeplechase, and 3200/3000-meter runs.
   
   Submit up to the maximum allowed based on meet enrollment. However, because of time and facility limitations, the following will occur to facilitate our meet management:
   
   

Shot Put and Discus: The level of competition will determine the field, with a maximum of 40 (4 flights of 10). Flights will be ordered from highest to lowest seed. Throwers in the top two flights (as determined by thrower skill) will receive four throws in these respective events (no finals). The remaining flights will have two or three throws based on lighting conditions.

PoleVault: As stated above for throwing events, we will judge based on the quality of jumpers and the total number of entries. We will have two vaulting areas again this year.

Steeplechase and 3000/3200m run: We will limit entries to create one heat of each with a manageable number of runners (we have traditionally capped at 24). Runners with the best seed times are selected, but each school is guaranteed at least one entry.

AWARDS:

Three Team Trophies: Girls' Team Winner;  Boys' Team Winner; Combined Boys' & Girls' Points.

Individual: Medals for 1^st-3^rd individual events and 1^st in relays; Ribbons for 4^th-6^th individual events and 2^nd-6^th in relays.

Plaques for Boys & Girls MVP Track and Boys and Girls MVP Field performers.

DEADLINE: Athletes and relays must be entered by Monday, April 29, 2024, at 11:00 PM.