Track and Field

DATE:  July 10-11, 2020

SITE:  Hummer Sports Park, SW 6th and Tuffy Kellog Dr., Topeka, KS 66606. Click here for directions.

TIME:  See below for the schedule of events.  Check-in will open at the entrance of the stadium on Fri., July 10th at 11am & Sat., July 11 at 6:30am.  Avoid the hassle and lines at check-in by taking advantage of the Pre-event packet pick-up on Thurs., July 11th from 5-8pm at Academy Sports in Topeka. See below for more information.  All Athletes must check-in prior to their first event.

FEE/PAYMENT:  $35 per athlete.  Maximum of 5 events. 

REGISTRATION:  Registration will open March 1st.  Online registration only.

DEADLINE:  Friday, July 3 at 6pm.  The deadline will not be extended.  Absolutely NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.  No Exceptions.

T-SHIRTS:  Commemorative t-shirts will be distributed to participants who register prior to the posted deadline.

LODGING:  Click here to make your room reservations now

COMMISSIONER:  Perry Henault - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 785-845-072

Please Note: By registering for this event, all participants agree to the Sunflower State Games No Refund Policy and all posted rules and polices. Click here for more information. 

DIVISIONS:  Divisions for both Male and Female. 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12. 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

EVENTS:  1500-Meter Race Walk, 100-Meter Dash, 200-Mete Dash, 400-Meter Dash, 800-Meter Run, 1500-Meter Run, 80-Meter Hurdles, 100-Meter Hurdles, 110-Meter Hurdles. Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Hammer Throw.

COMPETITION FORMAT:

• USATF rules as modified by SSG will govern the meet.
• Click here for SSG Age Determination Dates.
• Field Events will receive 3 attempts, no finals.
• For the safety of all participants, throwers must have prior knowledge and experience throwing implements. NO FIRST TIME THROWERS!
• All participants must supply their own implements. Hurdles and blocks will be provided. TurboJavs will be provided.
• Click here for SSG Hurdle Height specifications.  Attention hurdlers:  Please look over the specs and pay special attention to the highlighted areas as this will be the order in the schedule, top to bottom, for hurdles.
• Click here for official Implement Weights.
• If a participant loses their Bib there will be a $10 Bib Replacement Fee.
• 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.
• 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:

• Click here for the 2020 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.

PACKET PICK-UP:

Packet Pick-up will take place at Academy Sports, located at 1133 SW Wanamaker, on Thursday, July 9 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. If you 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.