Welcome to the 2009 edition of the Burlington County Open Track and Field Championships.  This is the oldest track meet in South Jersey, dating back to 1929. This year the Open has returned to the six-lane all weather track at Maple Shade High School.  A special thanks goes out to the Maple Shade Board of Education for providing its fine facilities for this championship meet.

 We ask all contestants, coaches and spectators to not stand along the fence next to the track because it interferes with the runners in the outside lanes.  A reminder to all coaches and contestants that you must remain out of the infield when not involved in an event.
 
 

MEET PROCEDURES
 

1.  Each packet contains one card to be filled out for each entry in each running event, and one card for each field event entry.  Please fill out all requested information on all cards.

2.  All competitors must have a check-in card to give to the official in charge of the running events.  The card will be returned to the competitor and must be worn on the front of the uniform.  In the 1600 relay, the card must be worn by the fourth runner.

3.  Runners advancing for the trials or semifinals and/or finals of the 100, high hurdles and do not need new cards as they advance.

4.  Uniforms must be worn for gate control personnel to allow competitors free access to and from the stadium.

5.  In the 100 meter dash and 100/110 meter high hurdles, if more than 18 competitors report, semifinals will be run immediately following the trials.  Runners who advance must not leave the area and should report directly to the starting line for the semifinals.

6.  In the field events:  Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin the top 8 will advance to the finals.  All first throws will be measured in the shot, discus, and javelin.  However, the second and third throws must meet the following standards:
 
 

                    BOYS                           GIRLS

7.  Starting heights in the pole vault and high jump will be determined by the information supplied on the check-in cards.

8.  The 400 IH and 200 and 400 meter dashes are finals on time.  The fastest seeds will run in the final heat.

9. Good luck to all participants!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This meet is conducted under the rules and regulations of New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and The Burlington County Scholastic League.  The Meet Director is Ed Colona and the site director is John Mitchell.

OPEN MEET AWARDS
 

Individual awards will be presented in three categories this year:
 
 

               MEDALS
 

     BOYS  1 - 6         GIRLS  1 - 6
 

Team awards will be presented as follows:
 

  OPEN CHAMPION

BOYS  1ST, 2ND & 3RD
GIRLS 1ST, 2ND & 3RD
 
 
 
 

TEAM SCORING
 

 PLACES  1 - 6  POINTS 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1
 
 
 

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