Meet Information
2022 Indoor Meet of Champions
Welcome to the 2022 Indoor Meet of Champions! We are fortunate this year to have the Meet of Champions hosted by Hope Academy of Chicago and supported by Under Armor.
The Meet of Champions is endeavoring to offer a quality experience to both middle school and high school athletes.
For the high school portion of the meet, due to the fact this is a school sponsored meet during the IHSA season, there is no waiver or exemption needed to compete. However, this is not a club meet and you must represent your high school in order to compete. You do not need to come with your team but will represent your team
Entries
The entry fee for participation in the 2022 Indoor Meet of Champions is $20 for up to 2 events. The fee is an entry fee and not a competition fee. The fee is due whether the athlete competes at the meet or not. All entry fees must be paid before registration closes otherwise the athlete will be removed from the meet. Athletes can switch events any time before the close of theregistration.
For team registrations, please contact the meet director. We will send a team package to you along with contract from the Hope Academy athletic department.
The deadline to register is March 1st, 2022. Registration will be closed at that time. Any athlete that wants to participate in the meet after the close of registration will be assessed a $10 late fee.
Invitational Events: High school events only. Invitational events will be the top 1 or 2 heats of an event or flight. Check the schedule for how many sections will be run.
Tentative Meet Schedule
8:00am- Track Opens for Warm Ups
Running Events - 8:00am - 10:30am - Middle School Session
8:15am - 60 meters prelims
9:00am - 1600 meters
9:30am - 200 meters
10:15am - 60 meters finals
10:30am - 800 meters
Running Events - 11:00am - 3:00pm - High School Session
11:00am - 60 meters hurdle prelims
11:30am - 60 meters prelims
12:00pm - 3200 meters
12:45pm - 60 meters hurdle finals
1:00pm - 60 meters finals
1:15pm - 1600 meters (Boys first followed by Girls)
1:45pm - 200 meters
2:15pm - 800 meters (Girls first followed by Boys)
2:45pm - 400 meters
Running Events - 3:30pm - 6:00pm - USATF Meet
3:30pm - 4x1 Mile Relay
4:00pm - 800m HS Girls Club
4:15pm - 800m Men's Pro
4:30pm - 800m Women's Pro
4:45pm - DMR Relay
5:00pm - Q &A with Pro Athletes
6:00pm - Facility Closed
Field Events - Middle School and High School Sessions
8:30am - Middle School Long Jump (Boys / Girls)
9:45am - Middle School Shot Put (Girls / Boys)
12:00pm - High School Long Jump (Boys / Girls)
12:30pm - High School Shot Put (Girls /Boys)
12:00pm - High School Triple Jump (Girls / Boyss)
1:30pm - High School Weight Throw (Girls / Boys)
6:00pm - Facility Closed
Meet Information
COVID Facility Requirement as of January 9, 2022
*please continue to review updated guidelines at:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/covid19-response
Effective January 3, 2022 the following individuals are exempt from the Vaccination requirement:
- Youth 18 or under
The following individuals are required to submit proof of vaccination in order to enter and use Park District spaces
- Adults over the age of 18
- All spectators if food or drink is served
- Adults participating in private events inside a park facility
Masks are required for spectators at all times. Athletes must have masks on when not actively warming up or competing. Masks are allowed while running but not required.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is located at the entrance to the facility. You will pick up your packet during the athlete check in. Athletes will receive their bibs at check-in. All competing athletes and teams need to complete, sign and turn in the waiver when you check in for your packet.
Waiver Link
Admission Fee
Spectators tickets will be sold online. Tickets are non-refundable and $10 per session (or $15 for the whole day) plus a $1.50 transaction fee:
- Middle school session. = $10
- High school session = $10
- Pro session = $10
- All day pass = $20
Coaches Passes
All coaches will receive one free pass for 5 to 10 athletes and 2 free passes for more than 10 athletes.
Divisions
There will be two divisions, high school and middle school. Middle school athletes may not compete up in the high school events as the IHSA high school season has started.
Awards
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be given out for each event. These medals will be located either in the center of the track at a table or at packet pickup.
Heat Sheets
Heat sheets will be available on March 4th, 2022
Live Stream
TBD
Spike Policy
The only spikes allowed at this meet are 1/4 pyramid spikes. Spikes can only be worn on the track. You will not be allowed to go into the stands or other areas of the facility with spikes.
Concessions
TBD
Contact Info
Any meet questions can be sent to Dan Daly at dpjd26@gmail.comor Michelle Parekh atmichelleparekh@me.com.