Officials shall park in their designated lot (See Facility Map #17). Further instructions will be emailed by the meet manager.
Upon arrival, make your way to the officials hospitality room (See Facility Map #18) and sign in. To enter the stadium go to the north gate (See Facility Map #1).
Please be in full OHSAA T&F Official uniform along with your lanyard to get you all access through the facility.
THIS IS FOR THOSE 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. The 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.
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 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
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.
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. 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)
*** 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.
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 Athletic Trainer will closely monitor the conditions and work on updating the time schedule and communicating the all clear.
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 - Whte 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)