Track and Field
Before registering for your event, please read the Sunflower State Games General Rules, Refund Policy and Frequently Asked Questions.
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DATE:
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July 12-13, 2019
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SITE:
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Hummer Sports Park, SW 6th and Tuffy Kellog Dr.,
Topeka, KS 66606. Click here for directions.
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TIME:
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See below for the schedule of events.
Check-In will open at the entrance of the stadium on Fri., July 12th at 11am & Sat., July 13th at 6:30am
Avoid the hassle and lines at check-in by taking advantage of the Pre-event packet pick-up on Thurs., July 12th from 4-8pm at Academy Sports in Topeka. See below for more information.
All Athletes must check-in prior to their first event.
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FEE/PAYMENT:
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$30 per athlete. Maximum of 7 events.
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REGISTRATION:
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Online registration opens March 1st. For mail-in registration, download and print forms from the right column of this page. Online registration is strongly encouraged.
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DEADLINE:
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Saturday, July 6. Deadline will not be extended. Absolutely NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted. No Exceptions.
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T-SHIRTS:
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Commemorative t-shirts will only be distributed to participants who register by June 30.
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COMMISSIONER:
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Perry Henault: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 785-845-0762
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MALE DIVISIONS
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FEMALE DIVISIONS
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RUNNING EVENTS
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FIELD EVENTS
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| 8 & Under | 8 & Under | 1500-Meter Race Walk | Shot Put |
| 9-10 | 9-10 | 100-Meter Dash | Discus |
| 11-12 | 11-12 | 200-Meter Dash | Javelin |
| 13-14 | 13-14 | 400-Meter Dash | Triple Jump |
| 15-16 | 15-16 | 800-Meter Run | High Jump |
| 17-18 | 17-18 | 1500-Meter Run | Pole Vault |
| 19-29 | 19-29 | 3000-Meter Run | Long Jump |
| 30-34 | 30-34 | 80-Meter Hurdles | Hammer Throw |
| 35-39 | 35-39 | 100-Meter Hurdles | |
| 40-44 | 40-44 | 110-Meter Hurdles | |
| 45-49 | 45-49 | Steeplechase | |
| 50-54 | 50-54 | ||
| 55-59 | 55-59 | ||
| 60-64 | 60-64 | ||
| 65-69 | 65-69 | ||
| 70-74 | 70-74 | ||
| 75-79 | 75-79 | ||
| 80+ | 80+ |
COMPETITION FORMAT:
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USATF rules as modified by SSG will govern the meet.
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For all participants the age group is determined by their age on the day of competition.
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For the safety of all participants, throwers must have prior knowledge and experience throwing implements. NO FIRST TIME THROWERS!
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All participants must supply their own implements. Hurdles and blocks will be provided. TurboJavs will be provided.
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Medals must be picked up on site and will NOT be mailed. Please note that for field events, results will not be posted until the conclusion of the event.
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All participants are advised to bring their own water bottles to remain hydrated in the excessive heat. Water stations will be set up throughout the complex, however in an effort to reduce waste from paper cups, you are encouraged to bring your own water bottle for refills.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Field event check-in will be on-site. Please be ready to compete at that time. Events will begin promptly when scheduled.
- All running event check-in will be conducted at the heating tent.
- Please note that for running events, a rolling schedule will be used. All running events will be conducted Female first followed by Male, and youngest to oldest.
- It is the athletes responsibility to have all warm up completed prior to competition start time. Note: As with all track meets, events may run faster or slower, depending on the number of entries.
- Cafeteria style denotes that you have an opportunity to complete all trials in your registered field events within the allotted time. IT IS THE ATHLETE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE COMPLETED ALL TRIALS IN THEIR FIELD EVENTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING OF THE EVENT!
- In the High Jump and Pole Vault competitions, the bar will be begin at the height noted by the Games Committee. Once the bar begins it's progression, it will not be lowered for any reason, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All result protests must be made no later than 30 minutes after the results have been posted on site. A protest fee of $75 will apply and must be paid on site. If the protest is ruled to be in favor of the protesting party, the $75 protest fee will be returned.
- ALL RESULTS ARE FINAL AFTER THE 30 MINUTE PROTEST DEADLINE AND WILL NOT BE CHANGED ONCE THEY ARE POSTED ON THIS WEB SITE.
- Medals will be distributed to the top three in each group once all trials have been completed in particular age groups. Medals must be picked up on site and will not be mailed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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FRIDAY, JULY 12TH RUNNING EVENTS
(Rolling schedule starting at 6pm)
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FRIDAY, JULY 12TH FIELD EVENTS
(Cafeteria Style)
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| 100m Dash | Hammer Throw (Ages 13+): 1pm-4pm |
| 800m Run | Shot Put (Ages 13+): 4:30pm-9pm |
| 200m Run | Triple Jump (Ages 13+): 5pm-8pm |
| 3000m Run | Discus (Ags 11+): 4pm-8:30pm |
| 1500m Race Walk | High Jump (2'6" Start Height): 5pm-9:30p |
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SATURDAY, JULY 13TH RUNNING EVENTS
(Rolling schedule starting at 9am)
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SATURDAY, JULY 13TH FIELD EVENTS
(Cafeteria Style) |
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80m Hurdles
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Javelin (Ages 13+): 8am-12pm |
| 100m Hurdles | Pole Vault (ages 11+) (5' 6" Start Height): 8am-12pm |
| 110m Hurdles | Long Jump: 8am-12pm |
| 1500m Run | Shot Put (Ages 12 and Under): 8am-10am |
| 400m Dash | Turbo Javelin (Ages 12 and Under): 10am-12pm |
| Steeplechase (Ages 13+) | |
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A rolling schedule will be used for all running events. Female first followed by male, and youngest to oldest
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PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet Pick-up will take place at Academy Sports, located at 1133 SW Wanamaker, on Thursday, July 12 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. If you check take advantage of packet pick-up at Academy Sports, you do not need to check in at the entrance to the stadium prior to competition. Please note: Late entries will NOT be accepted at packet pick-up.
