The opportunity to #makeittohayward and compete at The Outdoor Nationals, Presented by Nike just became greater for high school track & field athletes around the country in more than 20 events.

Entry guidelines in 22 disciplines, primarily select relays, jumps and hurdle events, were eased today for the NSAF's June 30-July 3 meet at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.

"The impact of COVID-19 has been stronger in some track & field events than others," said NSAF Executive Director Jim Spier. "The national depth of performance to date has been affected more in certain relays, as well as 'technical' events like the 400 hurdles, steeplechase and some of the jumps. In order to have the most robust fields possible in every event at The Outdoor Nationals, we are loosening some of those entry guidelines."

Please note that the number of athletes accepted to enter each event and the meet's wait list policy remain the same.

The Outdoor Nationals entry guidelines page has been updated, with the 22 new event guidelines highlighted. Please check it out HERE: https://theoutdoornationals.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=14188&title_id=731&do=title&folder_id=1220

These events are also listed below:

BOYS Events

Event: Old Guideline / New Guideline

400m Hurdles: 54.40 / 55.40

 (300H as qualifier: 38.40/39.40)

2k Steeple: 6:25.00 / 6:40.00

 (3kST as qualifier: 9:55.00/10:10.00)

4x100m Relay: 42.45 / 43.45

4x200m Relay: 1:29.90 / 1:31.00

4x400m Relay: 3:20.50 / 3:25.00

800m Medley: 1:36.00 / 1:38.00

1600m Medley: 3:34.00 / 3:38.00

Distance Medley: 10:20.00 / 10:25.00

High Jump: 6-6.25 / 6-5

Pole Vault: 15-8 / 15-3

Long Jump: 23-2 / 22-4

Triple Jump: 47-0 / 45-6

GIRLS Events

Event: Old Guideline / New Guideline

400m Hurdles: 62.90 / 63.90

 (300H as qualifier: 43.90/44.90)

2k Steeple: 7:22.00 / 7:40.00

 (3kST as qualifier: 10:57.00/11:15.00)

4x100m Relay: 48.60 / 49.80

4x200m Relay: 1:43.80 / 1:46.00

800m Medley: 1:51.30 / 1:53.50

Swedish Medley: 2:22.00 / 2:24.00

1600m Medley: 4:12.00 / 4:15.00

High Jump: 5-6.5 / 5-5

Triple Jump: 38-10 / 37-9