St Matthias presents the 2^nd Annual
Bulldog Dash Invitational Track Meet

Saturday May 20, 2006
Milwaukee Hamilton High School
S. 62^nd between Forest Home and Morgan
Map of Hamilton High School: 414-327-9300
6215 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220, US

ENTRY FEE: $85 per school                                                                      Deadline: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 

Return entry forms and fee (checks payable to St Matthias Athletics) to:

Adam & Suzanne Wickersham
3307 S 95^th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53227

Entries:

Ø       Running events are limited to three (3) athletes per grade per gender.

Ø       Field events are limited to four (4) athletes per grade per gender.

Ø       Relays are limited to one (1) team per grade per gender.

Ø       Each athlete is limited to a maximum of four (4) events, of which no more than three (3) may be running events.

Ø       Athletes may compete in events at grade level or higher but not lower than their own

Ø       Teams may also add preliminary runners to events based on lane availability. Heats will not be added, however, we do want to afford every child an opportunity to participate.

Ø       No spikes are allowed at the meet

Concessions/Restrooms:

Ø       Concessions will be available through our meet sponsor, Rupena’s Fine Foods.

Ø       Restrooms will be available inside the High School.

Ø       Event programs will be available for $2.

Equipment:

Ø       Softballs and shot puts will be provided for the appropriate events.  Practice equipment must be provided by the athletes.

Ø       Teams must furnish their own relay batons.  No tape may be present on the batons.

Ø       Starting blocks, if desired, must be provided by the athletes.

Help Needed:

We are asking that each team provide 2 timers for the day.  The do not have to be the same timers the entire time.  Feel free to swap out timers so the volunteers can take a break and/or watch their athletes participate in the various events.  

Schedule

The schedule of events is on the other side of this form and is a guide only.  The schedule will remain fluid depending on how the day is progressing.  Please have your athletes ready at least 30 minutes prior to their first event in case we are running ahead of schedule.  Long jump steps need to be marked by 8:25.  We will have a second long jump pit available for practice runs.  We will begin our meet will the Star Spangled Banner and announcements at 8:25.

Changes

Changes are bound to happen and we expect them.  Please make any changes as soon as possible by phone to Adam or Suzanne Wickersham (414-546-1454) by Friday, May 19, 2006.  Race day modifications must be made prior to 8:20 at the announcer’s tent.   

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

In all events, girls will compete first, then the boys.  Athletes will compete beginning with 5^th grade and progressing to 8^th grade.

Running events will begin at 10:30 *

10:30 100m Dash Preliminaries

11:00 4x400m Relay (400m, 400m, 400m, 400m)

11:50 Sprint Medley Relay (100m, 100m, 200m 400m)

12:25 1600m Run (Waterfall Start)

12:55 100m Dash Finals

1:25   400m Dash

2:10   200m Dash

2:55   800m Run

3:20   4x100m Relay (100m, 100m, 100m, 100m)

* Note that the time for the running events are approximations.  Running events will begin immediately after the end of the prior event. 

Trophies will be awarded to both the 1^st place boys (combined) and 1^st place girls (combined) teams.  Ribbons will be awarded to 1^st through 4^th place in each event.  Special ribbons will be additionally awarded to meet record breakers.  Points will be awarded for 1^st through 6^th place in each event.

We will have a coach’s meeting at 8:15 at the announcer’s tent to discuss any changes and answer any questions that may arise.  Thank you for your cooperation.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you have a safe and successful meet with us.

If you have any questions, please contact: Adam or Suzanne Wickersham at 414-546-1454.