Invitational Track and Field Meet - Cougar Athletics

2008 Azusa Pacific Invitational Track and Field Meet

The Azusa Pacific Invitational will take place Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Cougar Athletic Stadium on East Campus. There will be no hammer competition this year because of on-going construction in the competition area. See Schedule and Location sections below for details. Please remember to check the Track and Field website the week of the meet to confirm entries and view any schedule changes or announcements.

2008 Meet Entries

2007 Final Meet Results

Compiled Results
Heat Results

Entry Fee and Instructions

The cost of entry is $10 per person per event and $10 per relay team.

College/University Entry

College and university entries must be made online in advance through Direct Athletics. Entries must be completed online by Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Payment is due at Cougar Athletic Stadium on the day of the meet. Confirm your entry on our Track and Field website by Wednesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Late entries will be accepted only at the discretion of meet management. To discourage late entry, late entrants and requests for changes will be charged $25 per person per event and $25 per relay team. There will be no refunds for scratches.

Individual/Club Team Entry

Individual and club entries and payments must be made online in advance through Direct Athletics. Entries must be completed online by Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. and will not be accepted without payment. Confirm your entries on our Track and Field website by Wednesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Late entries will be accepted only at the discretion of meet management. To discourage late entry, late entrants and requests for changes will be charged $25 per person per event and $25 per relay team. There will be no refunds for scratches.

Schedule

View the final schedule (PDF)* posted April 16 for specific event times.

Check-In

Runners must check in with the clerk at the Clerk Tent at least 30 minutes before their event, or they will be scratched. Field event athletes must check in 20 minutes prior to their event site.

Location

The Azusa Pacific Invitational will be held at the Cougar Athletic Stadium* on APU’s East Campus located at the corner of Citrus Avenue and Alosta Avenue in Azusa, California 91702. To get to East Campus and the stadium:

Take the 210 Freeway to Azusa and exit at Citrus Avenue.
Travel north on Citrus and cross Alosta Avenue
Enter the campus by turning right (east) on University Avenue just south of Foothill Boulevard.
The stadium is on the north side of the parking lot.

View a detailed campus map or get door-to-door directions.

*Hammer events will not be held this year but will return to the Azusa Pacific Invitational schedule next year.

Facilities

The track and all runway surfaces are Martin IS-300 by Southwest Recreation Industries. No locker or shower facilities are available for this event.

Rules

The meet will operate under NCAA standard rules. A wind-gauge will be used for sprints and jumps. Jumpers and throwers will get four attempts. Field markers will be used for long throws. Timing will be fully automatic (FAT) for all running events. Athletes must wear 1/4" spikes or shorter.

Implement Weigh-Ins

Implements weigh-ins will be held at the south end of the field.

Warm-Ups

Running warm-ups may be conducted on the practice field southeast of the track.

Concessions

A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Results

Unofficial results will be posted on the results board throughout the meet. Final results will be available at the Track and Field website after the meet.

Awards

T-shirts will be awarded to all first place finishers in all heats and field event flights. These can be picked up at the Awards Tent after the results are announced.