Track & Field and Cross-Country Bulletin for Feb 25, 2012
March 9-11, 2012, New Balance Track & Field Center, The Armory, New York, NY
Normal Entry DEADLINE is SUNDAY, February 26th @ MIDNIGHT PST
NBN Indoors News & Updates
Registration Deadlines
Sunday, February 26th at midnight PST is the normal registration deadline. Avoid the late fees and enter on time. Final deadline is March 5th at 3pm EST. Details here.
Delta Timing to Unveil New FAT Split System
Imagine FAT splits for the Championship sections of the Mile, Two Mile and 4x400 relays! NBN Indoor timers, Delta Timing, will unveil its new system that can do just that. The technology utilizes RFID tags which are placed on the back of bibs to be worn by athletes in the Mile and 2 Mile events. The information which can be derived from the bibs instantaneously include laps to go, cumulative splits, and last split. This information can be taken from the 1500 and 3000 meter marks for every 200 meters and displayed on the state-of-the-art Armory scoreboard. FAT splits will also be taken for the 4x400 relays for every runner from special tags placed in the batons.
College Recruiting Simplified
We are pleased to announce that former UCLA track athlete, defensive back, and NFL player, Othello Henderson, will be joining us at the NBIN representing NCSA. Othello will be making eight College Recruiting Simplified presentations over the course of the three-day meet. Parents and athletes are strongly encouraged to attend the free, no obligation presentations. Coaches are also most welcome. Click here to learn more about Othello Henderson and make sure you stop by NCSA's table near the packet pick-up room to say, "Hello!" to Othello!
Gatorade Coaches Luncheon:
All coaches are invited to lunch at 1:30 on Friday afternoon in the Armory Hall of Fame, compliments of Gatorade. All you need to get in is your coaches’ wristband. Space is at a premium so get there early. Gatorade will supply the meal and critical hydration information for you and your athletes.
Three FREE Performance Clinics
On the Armory track, Thursday night from 6-7:15 and classroom sessions throughout the weekend. Hurdles, high jump and the throws. Clinicians, schedules, etc. all a click away. Clinic notes will be posted on our website.
Athlete Bios Needed
If you have not completed your athlete bio please do so. Two ways: NBIN Registration page or Headcount. Must be done before registration closes. Bios are a great help to our announcers so please fill them out.
USATF Cards
New Balance Nationals -Indoors is sanctioned by USA Track & Field. Please make certain you have entered your 2011-12 USATF membership number on your registration. If you need a number, you can get one here from USATF. There will be a representative of the local USATF association at the meet but its easier, faster and less hassle for everyone if you get it now.
Admission NBN - Indoors
Admission for athletes is via their competition number and wristband. Each coach will be given one admission wristband per team. For all others, there are 3 levels of admission:regular, VIP and a discounted admission for high school students. Click here for full information.
Coaches 10 Year Recognition
If you are a school or club coach and you have brought your athlete/team to at least ten (10) NSSF Indoor meets, please drop us an email to comments@nationalscholastic.org with your name, school/club and the years of the meets you attended. We’d like to recognize you during our NBIN Opening Ceremonies with our NSSF Tracy Sundlun Ten Year Award.
The 2012 Allen Dawson Memorial Award goes to Ed Grant
Ed Grant has been writing about track & field since 1944 -- 68 years ago – when he started covering high school sports for the Jersey Journal. After an interruption to serve in the Army in World War II, Ed returned to New Jersey and track & field journalism. Besides the Jersey Journal, he also has worked for the Newark News, the Newark Star-Ledger, and the Catholic Advocate. He also founded New Jersey Track in 1967, and has reported on high school track for The New York Times. Congratulations and Thank-you, Ed.
More Noteable Entries
Trinity Wilson (US#1 8.23) will go head-tohead with teammate Sasha Wallace in the hurdles. Maddie Morrow (US#2 5-10.5) will face Kendall Williams (US #1 5-11) in the high jump. Jennifer Madu (6.79) and World Youth teammate Myasia Jacobs (6.87) will both have to contend with Canadian Khamica Bingham (6.79) in the sprints.
Carla Forbes leads the triple jump (40-10 US#1), Torri Owers holds the top 5 throws in the nation in the shot put (50-6), Jacob Blankenship (17-4.5) joins two other 17-footers Reese Watson (US#1 17-7) and Shawn Barber (US#2 17-6.5) in the pole vault, and Jeryl Brazil (US#2 at 55m 6.25) will sprint oagainst Leshon Collins (US #3 6.29).
