Teams bringing school vehicles that are NOT buses may park in any of the lots marked with a parking symbol (See Facility Map). Please note that these vehicles should say “School Transportation” or be labeled with some identification noting that this is a school issued vehicle and not to be charged for parking. Be aware that middle school busses may be present and to stay out of their area. NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED IN THE LOT BEHIND THE HIGH SCHOOL MARKED AS NO PARKING. VIOLATERS ARE SUBJECT TO BE TOWED

Teams bringing busses shall park those busses off site at the North Royalton Baptist Church (6616 Royalton Road, North Royalton, OH 44133). There will be a crosswalk setup to cross Route 82 manned by police to ensure safe crossing. (See Facility Map #19)

Upon arrival, enter at the north or south gate (See Facility Map #1 or #2) and send a coach to the visitor side concession stand to pick up your packet for the day. In this packet will be a meet program for those days events along with wrist bands for those who will have an athlete competing in the Long Jump, High Jump or Pole Vault. This wristband will allow a coach access to the infield area. Only coaches with a wristband will be allowed access. Athletes that are not competing in these events shall NOT be permitted in the field event areas inside the track. See the section below outlining the new OHSAA Rules for 2025 for Football Field & Stadium Turf Access.

Restroom facilities will be available on the home and visitor side but no locker room facilities will be available.

We ask that you do not arrive earlier than 2:40pm to allow the high school busses and staff to be out of the way. The facility will open at 2:45pm for coaches and athletes only.

THIS IS FOR THE SCHOOLS COMING FROM EAST OF I-77 THAT WOULD USE I-480 WEST

For those of you who are traveling from the East and would normally take I-480 WEST to I-77 SOUTH, you are unable to do this as ODOT is working on the bridge deck at that interchange. Your best advice is to look at Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, etc and use the address of 14713 Ridge Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 to get to the school. If you are coming from the West, North or South this will not apply to you. 

Please make sure that you plan ahead and accordingly due to traffic and any other construction between your location and the school.

There will be a virtual coaches meeting on Tuesday, May 27th at 5:30pm. This meeting will take place in Microsoft Teams. In order to receive an initiation to join the meeting (which will go out 24 hours in advance) please sign up using this form.  We respectfully ask that only coaches attend this meeting. We do not need your entire staff, one or two coaches per school should be more than adequate.

Packets will be available for pickup at the visitor concession stand (See Facility Map #3)

Per the OHSAA, Individual and Relay awards will be presented immediately following the conclusion of each event at the award stand. Please advise your athletes of this procedure.

NO TENTS IN THE BLEACHER AREAS. No Team Camps may be setup in the bleachers in the home stands. Team camps can be setup in the visitor side bleachers but NO TENTS shall be permitted. Please see the facility map for locations where tents are permitted inside the stadium as well as outside the stadium. (#4 No Tent, #8 and16 Tents allowed)

NO electronic devices are allowed within the track or at field event venues. Coaches will be able to use video technology in their designated coaching area.

Only 1/4" or 1/8" spikes will be allowed including starting blocks

All implements will be certified before being allowed to be used in competition. (See Facility Map #5).

Implement inspection will begin at 2:45pm and close at 3:45pm. Any implement that is deemed unfit will be impounded for the remainder of that days competition.  Legal implements will be brought to the events by the officials or meet management

Implements will NOT be provided by North Royalton.

No tape is permitted on the track or runways. Athletes are permitted to use chalk on the runways and high jump apron (NOT PROVIDED). Relays may use half cut tennis balls to mark their exchange zones (NOT PROVIDED). Runway markings should be off to the side of the runway. 

Coaches will have access to their respective field event coaching box. ONE COACH per team will be granted access to each events box. Access will only be granted via proper credential in the coaches packet. Credentials will be checked by meet management and officials. See the section below on Football & Stadium Turf (Infield)

Both Starting Blocks and Relay Batons shall be provided by North Royalton.

Starting Blocks are First Place International Starting Blocks and block holders will be provided. No student athlete shall hold blocks, only the designated block crew shall hold them.

Relay batons will be provided. Leadoff runners will be provided their baton at the starting line and anchor runners will return the baton upon completion of their race. Teams may not use their own baton.

The officials assigned for the Regional Championships will be using fully integrated electronic starting devices for our races. The sound emanated from the speakers is directed to the athletes and, therefore, may not be heard in the stands. 

The electronic starting device used meet all NFHS competition regulations as well as OHSAA regulations related to the amplification of sound. The sound used at the meet will be a tone similar to that used in swimming. 

Thank you for being quiet at the start of each race to help ensure fair competition.

*** NEW FOR 2025 *** 

To ensure ongoing safety and fairness, the use of the infield turf for warmups, coaching or congregating is strictly prohibited. Coaches may only be in the approved coaching box areas for the Long Jump, High Jump and Pole Vault. These coaches will have a wristband for access. 

No spectators shall be inside the fenced areas at any time. Failure to comply will result in removal from the facility with no refund issued.

Team members who access the restricted area/competition area are subject to the below policy:

First Offense – Warning issued to TEAM. The official will report the warning to the referee, documenting the time. The referee will attempt to notify the head coach. The warning stands regardless if the coach is officially notified.

Second Offense – DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE MEET (ejection) for those accessing the restricted area.  As the warning applies to the team, ANY member of that team is subject to disqualification for the meet.

Third Offense – DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE MEET (ejection) for those accessing the competition area & disqualification from the event for any participating athletes.

Note 1 – Those disqualified from the meet are subject to additional penalties in line with OHSAA policy.

Note 2 – Per NFHS Rule 1, school administrators (athletic directors, principals, school admin, superintendents, etc.) are considered members of a team and, therefore, are subject to NFHS and OHSAA rules and enforcement of rules by contest officials and meet management. This includes NFHS rules on unsporting & unacceptable conduct and rules related to restricted areas such as infields/competition areas an interference.

According to the following, all admission is based on teams, not schools.

All teams receive admission for one (1) head coach PLUS one (1) additional coach for each specialty area listed below (jumps, pole vault, sprints/hurdles, distance, throws) when their team has entries in the specialty. Maximum six (6) per team.

Jumps - High Jump, Long Jump

Pole Vault - Pole Vault

Sprints/Hurdles - 100, 200, 400, 100H, 110H, 300H, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400

Distance - 800, 1600, 3200, 4x800

Throws - Shot Put, Discus

Only those athletes scheduled to compete and alternates as detailed below, shall be issued complementary admission. This admission shall be granted for both days of the meet.

Relay Alternates: The following allowance will be made for Relay Alternates

• 8 athletes would be allowed to be listed on relay cards

• Each qualifying relay team receive FREE admission for 6 of the runners listed on the Relay Card.

• If a school lists 8 runners of the Relay Card, the school would need to provide a “PAID TICKET” for the remaining 2 runners upon their teams entry to the facility.

$11.00 Adults, $5.00 Students on the day of the meet at the ticket gate. Tickets can be purchased online at the OHSAA Website: www.ohsaa.com/tickets

Gates will open at 3:45pm to spectators on BOTH DAYS of the competition.

Re-Entry will be allowed ONLY with valid hand stamp, otherwise a new ticket will need to be purchased.

Tickets will ONLY be sold at the North Ticket Gate (See Facility Map #1)

Should the instance of inclement weather (thunder/lightning) happen the following procedures will be immediately put into place:

• Competition will be suspended.

• The entire stadium shall be cleared by all spectators, officials, athletes and coaches, including restrooms.

• Athletes and Coaches will make their way to the designated shelters that will be open OR may head back to their team vehicles (See Facility Map for Locations).

• Spectators will be asked to return to their personal vehicles.

• The "30 Minute Rule" shall be applied for any/all lightning or thunder.

Competition shall not be resumed until at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or clap of thunder. Any subsequent lightning or thunder after the beginning of the 30 minute count shall reset the clock and another count shall begin.

• Meet Management, Meet Referee and Atheltic Trainer will closely monitor the conditions and work on updating the time schedule and communicating the all clear.

Please see the note below from the Athletic Trainers:

Hi Everyone,

Scott and I will be the Athletic Trainers hosting the upcoming Regional Track meet at North Royalton High School. We will provide plenty of ice and water for all teams.  If any of your athletes have a pre-existing injury that needs attention and you cannot provide treatment prior to their departure, please email us or send a note with them so we are able to provide what is needed. Please send your teams with proper supplies if you are able.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!

Thank you,

Chelsea Kuntz (chelsea.kuntz@northroyaltonsd.org)

Scott Bryan (scott.bryan@northroyaltonsd.org)

The following are the markings that will be used for the Regional Championships.

• 100/200/400 - White Start Line

• 800 - White Start Line - 2 Turn Stagger (White and Green Break Line with Cones) - White 3m step back line

• 1600/3200 - Green Start Line - 1 Turn Stagger (White and Green Break Line with Cones) - Green 3m step back line

• 100 Hurdles - White Start Line - Yellow Hurdle Marks

• 110 Hurdles - White Start Line - Blue Hurdle Marks

• 300 Hurdles - White Start Line - White Hurdle Marks

• 4x100m Relay - White Start Line - Gold - Gold - Gold Exchange Zones

• 4x200m Relay - Black Start Line - Black - Black - Gold Exchange Zones

• 4x400m Relay - Blue Start Line - 3 Turn Stagger - Blue - Blue - Blue Exchange Zones (White and Green Break line with Cones)