Algona Invite - COED May 3, 2024

We would like to welcome you to Algona Middle School. We wish all the athletes the best of luck! It is our
hope that all participants excel in all of their events and both coaches and athletes will display the best qualities
of sportsmanship during the meet. Here is information as it pertains to the meet. Please read carefully and if
there are any questions please feel free to call Andy Jacobson, Activities Director at 319-215-5581.

Boys Teams: Algona, Bishop Garrigan, Emmetsburg Forest City, Humboldt, North Union, Webster City
Girls Teams: Algona, Bishop Garrigan, CGD, Emmetsburg, Humboldt, Saint Edmont, Webster City

The meet is scheduled to start at 4:15 and will follow this format
4:15 - 7th and 8th grade boys field events, Girls Running Events switching after the girls DMED

4:55 (Approximate) - 7th and 8th grade Girls Field events - Boys Running events
After the boys DMED, the races will follow with Girls (slowest to fastest heats 7th followed by 8th)
followed by boys with the same format.
**In some races we may combine 7th and 8th grade heats but will not have boys and girls in the same
heat.

Divisions: We will run a 7th grade and an 8th grade division both boys and girls. In all running events, 7th
grade will run first, followed by 8th grade. If you wish to enter a combined relay team, they should be entered
in the 8th grade division. The clerk may elect to run 7th and 8th grade divisions together if a low number of
entries dictates. It is likely that distance races (800 and 1500) will be run in one group.

Entries: Entries will be limited to 4 individual entries per event (including field events) and 2 relay teams from
each school. Individual participation is limited by IHSAA/IGHSAU policy - individuals may participate in a
maximum of 4 events, 3 of them running. Coaches are asked to report to the press box immediately
upon arrival to write in any changes in events - Or EMAIL me throughout the day. After 10AM I will email
out the meet program as soon as I get everything seeded. If you notice a mistake or need to make a scratch
please email me the change as that will help things start right at 4:15pm.

**We will be utilizing Bound for Meet Entries - Entries will open at 9am on Wednesday 5/1/24 and our entry
deadline is 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3.

Order/Scoring: The standard order of events will be followed. Scoring will be 10-8-6-4-2-1 for all events. Only
the top two individuals and top one relay finisher for each team in each event will be allowed to score points
and earn ribbons
Field events: Field events will begin at 4:15. We will start the boys high jump at 4’ 2” in 7th grade and 4’ 6” in
the 8th grade division and in the girls division at 3’8’’ in 7th and 3’10’’ in 8th

**This order field of events will be followed for both boys and girls
Shot Put - 7th grade, followed by 8th grade (3 attempts)
Discus - 8th grade, followed by 7th grade (3 attempts)
High Jump - 7th grade, followed by 8th grade
Long Jump - 8th grade, followed by 7th grade (3 attempts)

Equipment: Gym shoes work fine on our all-weather track. If spikes are used, they should be no longer than
1/8”. Starting blocks will be provided.

Concessions: We expect the concession stand to be open during the meet.

Football field: There will be no camps, coaches, or spectators allowed on the football field. ONLY
CONTESTANTS and WORKERS.
BUSES: - You can drop off your kids in the circle drive out in front of our new entrance gateway. If you are
coming from the north take a left nearest the NEW softball field to enter the Circle drive. After drop off, please
park towards the far west end of our West Cement Parking lot. DO NOT pull into the BACK LOT behind our
school by the main gate as there will be a lot of cars/traffic there and the space will be tight for buses to exit.
****Boys Field events first while girls running events through the DMED****
This order field of events will be followed for both boys and girls
Shot Put - 7th grade, followed by 8th grade (3 attempts)
Discus - 8th grade, followed by 7th grade (3 attempts)
High Jump - 7th grade, followed by 8th grade
Long Jump - 8th grade, followed by 7th grade (3 attempts)

4:15 FIELD EVENTS:

Shot Put (7th then 8th)
Discus (8th then 7th)
Long Jump (8th then 7th)
High Jump (7th then 8th)

4:15 RUNNING EVENTS:

4 x 800 Meter Relay (possibly both 7th/8th together)
4 x 100 SH Relay 7th Grade 8th Grade
100 Meter Dash 7th 8th
Distance Medley (Possibly both 7th/8th together)

—--------------------------------------------Girls and boys switch field events/running after DMED-------------------------------------

—------------------------------------Order of heats for remainder of meet 7th girls, 8th girls, 7th boys, 8th boys—--------------

400 Meter Dash 7th 8th

4 x 200 Relay 7th 8th
1600 Meter Run (Possibly both 7th/8th together)
100 M Hurdles 7th 8th
200 M Dash 7th 8th
Sprint Med. Relay 7th 8th **2 entries per
200 M hurdles 7th 8th
800 M Run 7th 8th
4 x 100 Relay 7th 8th **2 entries per
4 x 400 Relay (Possibly both 7th/8th together)