TENTS
Union County Public Schools does not allow tents to be placed in the stands at any stadium. Please do not set up team tents in the stands as you will be asked to remove them. Tents may be placed at the top of the home stands next to the press box, but not near the fencing where vendors will be set up. Tents may also be placed anywhere along the path down to the away bleachers/second concession stand area. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

PACKET PICK-UP
All athletes and coaches will enter at the entrance closest to the tennis courts and traffic circle. Packets will be available for pick-up at this entrance. Athletes and coaches will receive wristbands that must be worn at all times.
We will not have heat sheets in the packets — everything will be available online before and during the event.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Certified athletic trainers from Cuthbertson High School and Atrium Health will be onsite. Schools not traveling with a trainer should send necessary supplies (tape, pre-wrap, etc.), as we will have a limited supply. All injuries or medical emergencies should be reported to the athletic trainer, located either in the training room or the medical tent.

COACHES BOX
There will not be a coaches box at the regional meet, just like at the state meet. Coaches should not be on the infield unless they are serving as meet officials. High Jump, long jump, and triple jump coaches must coach from outside the fence. Pole Vault is the only exception to this rule and coaches will be able to coach their pole vaulters from the infield. All Pole Vault coaches must have NCHSAA approval to be on the infield. 

TIMING
Timing will be provided by Pierre Timing. Live results can be found at pierretiming.com.

AWARDS
Awards for the top three finishers in each event will be presented at midfield immediately after the final heat. Please have your athletes stay to receive their awards and be recognized. Team awards will be presented after the conclusion of the meet. 

OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK
Union County Public Schools does not allow outside food or drink unless it is brought in by a team coach at the team entrance. Coolers may only enter through this entrance. Parents and spectators will not be allowed to bring in food or drink. 

CLEAR BAG POLICY
All spectator bags must be clear and will be checked at the entrance. Athletes must use the athlete entrance with their team if bringing bags.

DUTY ROSTER FOR COACHES

7A West Field Event Workers

• Shot Put:   Hicks (Cuthbertson),  Tony Bundick (Porter Ridge)
  
  

• Discus: Liz Stewart (Weddington),  Riggins (Hickory Ridge)
  
  

• High Jump: Featherston (Cuthbertson), Meredith Forrest (Porter Ridge)
  
  

• Pole Vault: Georgia (Cuthbertson), (North Meck)
  
  

• Long Jump: Liu  (Cuthbertson), Missy Redmond(McDowell), William Taylor (McDowell)
  
  

• Triple Jump: Stephanie Bridwell (Hickory Ridge), Allen (West Cabarrus), Anna Shelton (Weddington)

7A Central Field Event Workers

• Shot Put: CJ Davis (Jack Britt), Mike Albert (Grimsley) 
  
  

• Discus: Miki Turners (Cary), Brian Harrington (Fuquay-Varina), Eric Pulling (fuquay-Varina) 
  
  

• High Jump: Abe Faison (Chapel Hill) , Garcia Chavis (Grimsley) 
  
  

• Pole Vault: Elizabeth Tapp (reagan),
  
  

• Long Jump: Terron Eldridge (RJ Reynolds), Kevin Shelf (Long Jump), Russell Woodward (Grimsley) "No raking" 
  
  

Triple Jump: Jonnie Grove II (Pine Forest), Nateja Hale (Parkland)  

• Hurdle Crew: Cuthbertson Staff, Volunteers
  
  

4x1 Relay Zones

• Zone 1: Grell (Cuthbertson), Montenaro (Weddington)
  
  

• Zone 2: East (Cuthbertson), Spencer (Weddington)
  
  

• Zone 3: Lemay (Cuthbertson), DeMarcus Berry (Porter Ridge)
  
  

4x2 Relay Zones

• Zone 1/3: East (Cuthbertson), Mont (Weddington)
  
  

• Zone 2: Allen (Cuthbertson), Desi Hoagland (Porter Ridge) 
  
  

4x4 Relay Zones

• Relay Zones: Cuthbertson, Weddington
  
  

• Cones: Derek Lemay
  
  

4x8 Relay Zones

• Relay Zones: Cuthbertson
  
  

Other Assignments

• Announcer:
  
  

• Starter: Jon Potts, USATF
  
  

• Timing/Finish Line: Pierre Timing
  
  

• Athlete Check-in: Under the scoreboard
  
  

JURY OF APPEAL: 7A CENTRAL Hughes (Parkland), , Peoples (Grimsley)  7A WEST- Moore (Marvin Ridge), Riggins (Hickory Ridge), Causebrook (Ballantyne Ridge)

Field Event Referee: USATF
Running Event Referee: USATF 

Umpires- Bekki Leanord (Curve), Anna Donlan (Curve), Derek Lemay (Hurdles/Straightaway), Hinson(Weddington) (hurdles/straightaway), Causebrook (BR) (Straightaway) 

IMPORTANT MEET REMINDERS

• Coaches without assigned duties must stay off the infield.
  
  

• Athletes must be scratched before the Monday deadline.  There will be NO scratches at the coaches' meeting. Otherwise, a DNS (Did Not Start) will disqualify them from the rest of the meet. A DNF (Did Not Finish) is acceptable.
  
  

• Parents and non-competing athletes are not allowed on the infield.
  
  

• Field events will check in at their event site.
  
  

• Running event athletes must check in at the clerk's tent by first call and remain in the clerking area.
  
  

  • Failure to check in by second call may result in being scratched.
    
    

  • No parents or coaches allowed in the clerking area.
    
    

• Running events take precedence over field events.
  
  

• Athletes must check out of field events properly (and return within 15 minutes).  The 15 minutes check-in / check-out rule will be in effect.  Tell your athletes to check out with the event judge and return within 15 minutes maximum.  (5 minutes prior to the event, 10 minutes following the conclusion of their heat.)  If an athlete is in a field event and gets a first call for a running event, they should check out of their event and check-in at the Clerk’s Table and then return to the field event.  Event judges will be instructed to allow athletes to go “out of turn” if necessary.  The Clerk will be instructed to not “hold” athletes competing in field events.  It is the responsibility of the athlete to report to the starting line for their event.  It is the responsibility of the coach and the athlete to report to the starting line for their event.
  
  

• Clerks will not hold athletes for field events.
  
  

• Athletes competing in two field events simultaneously must check in and out promptly.
  
  

• Back-to-back running events: athletes can check in once for both events.
  
  

SPORTSMANSHIP
All coaches and athletes are expected to show good sportsmanship. Taunting, profanity, baton throwing, or refusal to follow official instructions will result in disqualification.

WIRELESS DEVICES
No cell phones or wireless communication devices are allowed in competitive areas. NO META GLASSES!!! 

JUMPS/THROWS

• LJ/TJ/Shot Put: 3 attempts; Top 9 advance to finals (3 more attempts).
  
  

SEMI-FINALS

• Semi-finals will be held for 100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, and the 100m dash only. Top 8 advance to finals.
  
  

• All other running events are timed finals.
  
  

IMPLEMENT INSPECTION

• Schools must bring their own shot puts and discuses.
  
  

• Implements will be weighed and impounded.
  
  

• Pole vaulters must be weighed and poles verified.
  
  

STARTING HEIGHTS

• Girls High Jump: West- 4'4 Central- 4'8
  
  

• Boys High Jump: West-5'8 Central-5'8
  
  

• Girls Pole Vault: West- 6'0 Central-5'6
  
  

• Boys Pole Vault: West- 8'0 Central- 7'0
  
  

ADVANCEMENT TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

• Top 4 finishers in each event will qualify for the NCHSAA 4A State Meet at NC A&T on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  
  

• All ties for 4th place must be broken according to NFHS rules.

• After all regions are complete there will also be 4 at large bid for the next 4 best performers in 7A
  
  

• No entry needed; qualifiers will automatically be entered into the state meet.
  
  

• Mandatory Zoom meeting for coaches with qualifiers:
  
  

NFHS UNIFORM RULES

• Uniforms must be worn as manufactured.
  
  

• No bare midriffs; shorts must be worn above the hips.
  
  

• One visible logo (no larger than 2¼ square inches) allowed.
  
  

• Relay team uniforms must match clearly by color/school (not necessarily identical).
  
  

• Visible undergarments are considered foundation garments and have no logo/color restrictions.
  
  

• First violation: Warning. Second violation: Disqualification.
  
  

ADDITIONAL RULES

• No wireless devices allowed in competitive areas.
  
  

• Athletes must wear complete uniforms at all times while on the track or infield.
  
  

• Failure to comply = warning first, then disqualification.

• If any foul language is heard it will be an automatic DQ 

• Any taunting or unsportsmanlike conduct will be an automatic DQ