Meet Information
Location: Hope Academy track
721 S Washtenaw
Chicago IL
If you've not yet been to the track you are in for a treat.
It's Gorgeous, It's new, It's fast, and your athletes will Love it!
Parking: Coaches and team buses will be allowed in the lot next to the track
Spectators are not encouraged this season and will not be able to park in the lot.
There is parking on Washtenaw, Polk, Harrison and the Hope Student Center lot (formally Quest)
Bathrooms: There are Bathrooms on site.
Concessions: We hope to have a concession stand selling water, Gatorade and pre packaged snacks.
However please remind your athletes to bring their own fluids
Teams: Hope Academy, Latin, DePaul Academy, Beacon, Horizon, University High, Mather (G), Thornton, South Shore (G), Walter Payton (G), Regina (G), Lycee, North Lawndale, Westinhouse
Time: 10AM Field Events 11AM running events
Volunteers: Hurdles all
Workers:
PV Latin
HJ Payton
LJ Horizon/Thornton
TJ Latin/ Westinhouse
Shot Hope/Latin
Discus Hope/Latin
Exchange Zones:
1) Beacon
2) Mather
3) South Shore
Entries: Given the small size of the teams we can accommodate unlimited entries in each event.
Only 2 relay teams per school per event
4 events max. per athlete.
Awards: None...keeping it simple this year
Timeline
10AM field event start
11AM running event start
Rolling schedule
We will combine genders in the 3200 and possibly the 4x800 if prudent
Estimated finish time 3PM
Have your athletes go to the check in table for Hip numbers for all running events.
Only the anchor leg for relays needs to obtain a hip number.
Right Hip
Spectators are allowed but not encouraged
Spectators parking will not be allowed in the lot next to the track
We will have someone at the gate.
Only Team buses, coaches and officials will be allowed in the lot.
Spectators can park on the street or on the east or west parking lot of the Quest facility.
The Quest Facility is immediately North of the track
Spectators will be staged on the East side of the track.
There is a grass embankment along the track and below the train tracks for spectators
There is no seating but you may bring your own seat.
Entry to the spectator area is at the North/East side of the track. South/East corner of the Quest property
Accessible from both Quest Parking lots
Bathrooms are located on the West side of the Quest building.
Fees:
Payment is requested in advance of the meet.
We understand that Hope is being added as a vendor within the CPS system and that take a bit of time.
CPS coaches please keep on top of that within your school.
Official: