Meet Waivers Required 

Gately Waiver: https://bit.ly/3dS1OXf (Page 2 Only)

USATF Waiver: http://bit.ly/3d2HGn2

Bring both to the meet to expedite entry, limited copies on site (Each waiver covers both days)

***Time Schedules Are Tentative and Subject To Change Once Entries Close***

Temperature checks in the lobby upon arrival. Temperatures above 100.4 will be denied entry to the facility. 

 Masks must be worn at all times. Competing athletes MUST wear their mask below the nose keeping mouth covered.

If you are feeling sick or feeling sick please stay home.

Chicagos Emergency Travel Order: https://bit.ly/35oUBdx

Everyone must socially distance at least six feet while inside the facility.  

Hand sanitizers are available throughout the facility. 

Starting blocks are provided by meet management, no outside starting blocks allowed.

Athletes should bring and retrieve their own throwing implements.

Entry

Athletes should report to Gately Indoor Track at the designated time on the schedule. All athletes should enter Gately Indoor Stadium through the South entrance of the building, there will be signage or staff directing you. Temperature checks will occur upon entry.

Coaches/Non Coaches Entry

Currently the capacity is unknown. More details will come later on how to obtain a pass into the meet, there likely will be a fee per session. It will be the coach & athlete's responsibility to pass information to relevant individuals once it becomes available. There will be no sign ups or  payments on site, all will be done in advance. 

Packet Pickup

Packet and race bib pickup will be inside the east entrance will, athletes must turn in their waiver prior to receiving their race bib. Athletes please do not lose your bib number as it is your ticket into the facility for both days for competition only.

Warm Up

Athletes should report to the track for warm up at the designated time, not earlier. Social distancing guidelines must be followed while warming up in the designated warm up areas. Distance athletes may warm up outside at their discretion or use what equates to Lane 7 around the oval if there are no obstructions in addition to regular warm up areas. 

Implement weigh in for throws will occur at the competition site, bring your own implements. There will be staff directing you and providing updates about entry into the arena for practice. Only water is allowed on the arena floor, please bring your own water as fountains are shut down due to COVID policy. 

Locker Rooms

There will be limited locker room access. Athletes will be able to change out of any winter gear (coats, boots) after receiving their bib number. Please bring a lock if you choose to store items in express lockers. Any updates will be communicated at a later date via email.

Race Check In

Athletes should report COMPETITION READY to the clerking area and will be escorted to the start line no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Field event athletes should check in with the head official of that event. Social distancing guidelines must be followed while awaiting placement in lanes.

Post Race

Upon completion of your event marshals will guide you off the track so you may grab your belongings and proceed out the northeast exit via the warm up track into the hallway. Athletes who qualify for finals (60, 60H) should report back to check in at the designated time to allow for proper race prep. Any updates will be communicated at a later date via email and on-site.  

Exit

Athletes who have completed their event should plan to immediately exit the facility after getting dressed via the East  exit in the hallway. At the current time athletes will not be able to stick around and watch events due to COVID policy. Any updates will be communicated at a later date via email.

Meet Contacts:Pierre Nealon (Saturday events), pnealon1@gmail.com & Dan Daly (Friday events), dpjd26@gmail.com