NSAA B-5 District Track

Central City High School is pleased to host the 2026 B-5 District Track Meet. We look forward to providing a positive and well-organized experience for your athletes, coaches, and fans. Additional detailed information will be shared via email.

Participating Teams: Adams Central, Aurora, Central City, Fairbury, Hastings, Holdrege, Minden, Northwest, Seward, & York

Location: Preferred Popcorn Field

Meet Administration

• Activities Director: Justin Anderson

Officials

• Starters: Robert Drews & Jim Crosby

• Referee: TBD

Jury of Appeals

Referee, Meet Director, and two head coaches from schools not involved in the dispute

Entry Fee

• $100 per school (Payable to Central City High School)

  • $50 – Girls Team & $50 – Boys Team

Meet Schedule Overview

• 9:00 AM – Scratch/Add Meeting (Performing Arts Center East Doors)

• 10:00 AM – Field Events Begin

• 2:00 PM – Running Events Begin

• 4:20–5:00 PM – Break (weather permitting)

Note: Event times are approximate. Events will not begin more than 15 minutes ahead of schedule unless weather necessitates adjustments.

Entries

• Submitted via TBD

• Opens: Monday, May 4th at 8:00 AM

• Deadline: Sunday, May 10th at 12:00 PM

• NSAA Website:

  • Do NOT enter meet entries

  • MUST have District Roster submitted

• Ensure accurate spelling and information—used for State Meet entries

Performance Entry Guidelines:

• Use best mark/time from current season

• Must be from interscholastic competition

• No relay splits allowed

• Recommended: marks from major meets

Coaches will receive ranked entries after the deadline—please verify accuracy.

NSAA Entry Adjustments:

• Additions allowed only if athlete is already on district roster

• No additional heats may be created

• Verification required if entry qualifies for top heat/flight

Meet Personnel

• Central City will provide field event workers

• Each school must provide one administrator as an umpire

• Submit name to: janderson@centralcityps.org

Admission (NSAA Event Pricing)

• Adults: $6

• Students: $5

Hospitality

• Coffee and rolls at 9:00 AM meeting

• Lunch and dinner provided for coaches, workers, and administrators

Uniforms

All NSAA/NFHS uniform rules will be enforced

Restricted Areas

After field events conclude, only the following are allowed in competition areas:

• Meet officials

• Coaches

• Administration

• Competing athletes

Violations will receive one warning over the PA. Continued issues will require school personnel to address the situation.

Throws (Shot Put & Discus)

• Personal implements allowed if weighed and approved

• Weigh-ins: TBD

• Implements must be clean prior to inspection

• Implements are shared and remain at event site

• No throws allowed after competition concludes

• All throws must occur within designated sectors

Multi-Event Participation (NSAA Rule)

• Athletes must report back within 10 minutes after competing elsewhere

• Referee may adjust order if delay is beyond athlete’s control

• Judges may allow consecutive attempts prior to release

Jumping Events (LJ, TJ, PV, HJ)

• Chalk or approved markers only

• No tape allowed on runways or D-zone

Timing

• Fully Automated Timing (FAT) will be used

• Backup timing crew in place if needed

Super Alley Starts

Used for:

• 800m, 1600m, 3200m, & 3200m Relay

Qualifying Procedures (Prelims)

• 2 heats: Top 2 + next 4 fastest

• 3 heats: 1st + next 5 fastest

• 4 heats: 1st + next 4 fastest

• 5 heats: 1st + next 3 fastest

Parking: Bus parking located North and East of stadium

Scoring: 10 – 8 – 6 – 4 – 2 – 1

Awards

• Medals: Top 6 individuals & relays

• Plaques: Team Champion & Runner-Up

• Presentations:

  • 4:30 PM

  • End of meet (weather permitting)

Team Camps - Southwest side of stadium

Facility Expectations

• Dispose of trash properly

• Clean team camp and bus areas before departure

• Coaches should complete a final walkthrough

Field Turf Policy

• No food or drinks (except water)

• No sunflower seeds

Severe Weather Plan: All attendees will be evacuated to the middle school building east of the track

Running Events (Girls followed by Boys)

Qualifying Procedures for Finals:

• 5 heats: 1st place in each heat + next 3 fastest times

• 4 heats: 1st place in each heat + next 4 fastest times

• 3 heats: 1st place in each heat + next 5 fastest times

• 2 heats: Top 2 in each heat + next 4 fastest times

NSAA Class B State Meet Qualifying Standards

Running Events

• Top 3 finishers from each district qualify automatically

• Plus the next 6 fastest times statewide (non-qualifiers)

• Maximum of 24 qualifiers per event

• Ties are broken to the thousandth of a second

Field Events (Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus)

• Top 3 finishers qualify automatically

• Plus the next 6 best marks statewide

• Ties for final qualifying spot: all tied athletes qualify

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Vertical Jumps (Pole Vault, High Jump)

• Top 3 finishers qualify automatically

• Plus athletes meeting the additional qualifying mark (based on NSAA standard)

• Tie-breaking requirement:

  • Boys Pole Vault: must clear 9’6” or higher

  • Girls Pole Vault: must clear 6’6” or higher

Relays

• Top 2 teams qualify automatically

• Plus the next 4 fastest times statewide

• Maximum of 16 relay teams

• Ties are broken to the thousandth of a second