University of Oklahoma Athletics

J.D. Martin Invitational Info

J.D. Martin Invitational Info

January 11, 2008 | Track and Field

Jan. 11, 2008

Norman, Okla. -- The University of Oklahoma is gearing up to host the Eighth Annual J.D. Martin Invitational, Feb. 1-2, in the Mosier Indoor Center.

Meet information including entry procedures and schedule can be found below. A PDF of the J.D. Martin Invitational packet can also be found here.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NOT ALL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED - DUE TO LIMITS ON FIELD SIZES

Events and Schedule: The information listed here is tentative.  The number of accepted entries will determine the final list of events, time schedule and number of heats.  You will need to check our website following the close of entries (SoonerSports.com).

Entry Deadline: 12:00 NOON (CST) Monday, January 28, 2008. 

Entry Procedure: All entries are to be done online with Direct Athletics (www.directathletics.com). Team, open and unattached entries will be accepted.  Phone or faxed entries will not be accepted.

If you do not have an account with Direct Athletics you will need to create one prior to entering the meet.  To create an account with Direct Athletics, visit the website, click the "New Users Click Here" button, and then follow the instructions.

Entry Fee: $20.00 per accepted athlete and $20.00 per accepted relay. The maximum entry fee for a team is $300.00 per team, per gender ($300.00 for women, $300.00 for men). Payment is due at packet pick-up.

Accepted Entries: All accepted entries will be posted on our website as soon as possible following the entry deadline (SoonerSports.com).  Due to limited field sizes, not all athletes will be accepted for entry into the meet.

Meet Schedule: The schedule given here is tentative and WILL BE revised upon the close of entries.  A final schedule will be posted on our website as soon as possible following the entry deadline (SoonerSports.com).

Packets: Coaches and athletes may pick up packets in the Mosier Center on Friday, February 1 beginning at 8:00 am, and on Saturday, February 2 beginning at 8:00 am.  NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN TO RECEIVE YOUR CREDENTIALS.  IF YOU DO NOT CHECK IN YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

Parking: Parking is available in the eastern most portion of the Duck Pond parking lot. Enter the lot from Brooks Street and head to the far east end (the end closest to the Duck Pond). A pedestrian gate on the northeast corner of the John Jacobs Track Facility is open to a sidewalk that crosses over to the entryway of the Mosier Indoor Facility. Because of classes on the Norman campus, only cars belonging to spectators and competitors parked in the east end of the lot will not be ticketed.  Access to Brooks Street is possible from north or southbound Jenkins Avenue (the street that runs on the east side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium).

Training Room: Athletic trainers will be present in the Mosier Center. Requests for use of specific training modalities must be made to our athletics training staff at (405) 325-8001.

Implement Weigh-In: Weights and Measures will be located in the northwest corner of the Mosier Center. All throwers must have their implements weighed-in at least one hour prior the start of their event.

Spikes: Spikes must not exceed 1/4". High jumpers may use 3/8" spikes.  Though not required, pyramid spikes are preferred.

Results: Live, as well as final, results will be available on the University of Oklahoma Athletics website - SoonerSports.com. In addition, printed results will be available throughout, and at the conclusion, of the meet.

Meet Information: Please direct all calls to the meet director.  Calls made to staff members may not be returned.  Also, please remember to check the website for updated information as well as the final event schedules.

Meet Director: Skip Pickens
Phone:  405-325-8205
email:  skip@ou.edu
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: HEPTATHLON AND PENTATHLON
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008

Women's Pentathlon
1 p.m. 60-Meter Hurdles
TBD High Jump
TBD Shot Put
TBD Long Jump
TBD 800-Meter Run
Men's Heptathlon (Friday)
2 p.m. 60-Meter Dash
TBD Long Jump
TBD Shot Put
TBD High Jump
Men's Heptathlon (Saturday)
9:30 a.m. 60-Meter Hurdles
TBD Pole Vault
TBD 1,000-Meter Run

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:  J.D. MARTIN INVITATIONAL
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008

Field Events
11 a.m. Weight Throw

Women

Following Weight Throw Men
Following Shot Put Women
Following Shot Put Men
11 a.m. Long Jump Women
11 a.m. High Jump Women
12:30 p.m. Pole Vault Women
12:30 p.m. High Jump Men
1 p.m. Long Jump Men
2:15 p.m. Triple Jump Women
3:30 p.m. Pole Vault Men
3:30 p.m. Triple Jump Men
Track Events
12:30 p.m. Mile Run Women
12:40 p.m. Mile Run Men
12:50 p.m. 60-Meter Hurdles (Preliminaries) Women
1:05 p.m. 60-Meter Hurdles (Preliminaries) Men
1:20 p.m. 60-Meter Dash (Preliminaries) Women
1:40 p.m. 60-Meter Dash (Preliminaries) Men
2 p.m. 1,000-Meter Run Women
2:10 p.m. 1,000-Meter Run Men
2:20 p.m. 60-Meter Hurdles (Final) Women
2:25 p.m. 60-Meter Hurdles (Final) Men
2:35 p.m. 60-Meter Dash (Final) Women
2:40 p.m. 60-Meter Dash (Final) Men
2:45 p.m. 400-Meter Dash Women
2:55 p.m. 400-Meter Dash Men
3:05 p.m. 600-Yard Run Women
3:15 p.m. 600-Yard Run Men
3:25 p.m. 800-Meter Run Women
3:30 p.m. 800-Meter Run Men
3:35 p.m. 200-Meter Dash Women
3:55 p.m. 200-Meter Dash Men
4:15 p.m. 3000-Meter Run Women
4:30 p.m. 3000-Meter Run Men
4:45 p.m. 4x440-Yard Relay Women
5 p.m. 4x440-Yard Relay Men

 

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