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Meet Info

WELCOME to the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals

The NSAF is proud to bring you the Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, with our partners from RunnerSpace, AthleticNET, and TrackTown USA and USA Track & Field.

VENUE/LOCATION

Hayward Field

1530 Agate St

Eugene OR 97403

DIRECTIONS/PARKING

Directions to Hayward field along with parking information can be found HERE.

PRACTICE TIMES

The practice track will be open on Tuesday, June 11th from 5pm-8pm.

The main stadium will be open for practice, this includes field event venues. The javelin runway will be open but throwing will not be permitted.

PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION

A photo ID is required for all individual athletes/parents picking up a packet.

All packets will be distributed on-site at Hayward Field. Packets can be picked up on any day but must be picked up at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the event. 


Coaches will receive 1 complimentary 4-day wristband for every 10 athletes entered. The appropriate number of wristbands will be handed out when the packet is picked up.


For coaches picking up a packet with an individual athlete, a current coaching ID or letter from the high school stating you are the coach is required to receive a free coaches pass into the meet. Coaches must be with their athletes to obtain a coach's pass.  Parents accompanying an athlete are required to pay admission.

Athletes picking up their own packet must show a photo ID to receive the packet.

A coach's pass will allow the coach free admission into the meet as well as access to the warm-up field and the coach’s hospitality area.


The person picking up the packet on behalf of a team must be the designated pick-up person as documented on the team’s registration page on Athletic.net. This person must be prepared to show ID when picking up the packet on behalf of a team.

The bib number is the athlete's pass into the meet for all meet days.

The replacement fee for any lost bib number is $20.00.

PACKET PICK-UP TIMES

Packets will be available for pick up on the following days/times at the packet pickup area at Hayward Field:

  • Tuesday, June 11th from 5:00-8:00pm

  • Wednesday June 12th from 10:30am-5:00pm

  • Thursday June 13th   from 8:30am-5:00pm

  • Friday June 14th  from 8:30am-7:00pm

  • Saturday, June 15th from 8:00 am-Noon

RETAIL

Retail apparel will be sold during packet pick-up hours.

There will be a selection of merchandise available for pre-orders beginning approximately Friday, May 17, 2024.

-All pre-sales will be available for pick up in the retail area.

-Please bring an ID when picking up all pre-purchased apparel orders.

TICKETS -COMING SOON

All athletes receive free entry into the venue daily with their competition number

There is a $20 fee for replacing an athlete's competition number. Report to packet pick up for competition number replacement.

Spectator admission ticket info is HERE.

*THE NIKE OUTDOOR NATIONALS WILL BE CONTESTED USING USATF RULES

MEDICAL

Medical staff will be on-site during meet hours with physicians and trainers. The medical tent is located behind the stadium, near the warm-up track.

WARM-UP AREA

All warm-ups must be done in the warm-up/clerking area (turf field and 400m track adjacent to the stadium). Athletes will not be permitted to warm up on the stadium track or infield during the meet.

TEAM TENTS

No tents are permitted anywhere in the stadium.

RUNNING EVENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

ATHLETE CHECK-IN/CLERKING

Running event order will be girls followed by boys. Heat assignment by performance list, with "fastest" heat running last, except for trials where heats are randomized per USATF rule.

All athletes must show a competitor number to check-in for running or field events. Competitor numbers are provided in the team packet and remain the same for each athlete for all days of competition.

No PA announcements or event calls will be made. Athletes and coaches are responsible for knowing the event schedule.

For the safety and security of your items and others, please do not leave your personal items unattended in the clerking or warm-up areas.

UNIFORM/JEWELRY POLICY:

Athletes are permitted to wear what they want to wear. 

We recommend athletes do not wear their school uniforms.

Jewelry is permitted.

Scratches/changes can be reported to [email protected] up to the day before the meet.

Running Events: Athletes MUST check-in at least 30 minutes before the start time of their event at the Clerk of the Course to get a hip number or they may be scratched from the event.

Field Events: All field event athletes must check in to the Clerk of the Course in the warm-up area at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their event.  Field event athletes will be escorted from clerking to the field event.

Relay Events:

All relay teams must fill out a relay card at check-in, listing all names in the correct order. 

Relay cards will be provided at the clerking area. 

All relay teams must use their own team baton. Batons will not be provided by meet management. A commemorative baton will be given to each team at check-in. The use of the commemorative baton is permitted.

  • The 4x200  relay will be conducted using a four-turn stagger.

  • The 4x400 and Sprint Medley Relay will be conducted using a 3 turn-stagger

  • The 4x400 relay will be conducted using a one-turn stagger.

  • The Mixed 4x400m relay will be conducted: boy, girl, boy, girl.

LANE ASSIGNMENTS & PREFERENCES

Seeding according to standard USATF rules. Hayward Field is a 9-lane track.

Lane preferences: 5-6, 4-7, 3-8, 9, 2, 1

SHOES

Refer HERE for a list of shoes not permitted per USATF rules.

Only ¼” pyramid spikes are allowed on the track. Spikes will be checked at clerking.

STARTING BLOCKS

Per USATF rules, starting blocks must be used in events 400m or less and athletes must start in the “down” position.

FALSE START

Per USATF rules, one false start disqualifies the person who committed the offense.

HURDLES 

The boy’s 110m hurdles are 39 inches.

The boy’s 400m hurdles are 36 inches.

The girl's 100m hurdles are 33 inches.

The girl's 400m hurdles are 30 inches.

FIELD EVENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

POLE VAULT/JAVELIN SHIPMENT

There will be no pole vault or javelin shipping available to the stadium. Athletes in these events will need to coordinate his/her implement transportation.

POLE VAULT/JAVELIN STORAGE

Implement storage will be available each competition day for only that day, prior to the competition only. Storage will be located next to the implement weigh-in. No overnight, on-site storage is available.

IMPLEMENT WEIGH IN

All implements will be checked in the tunnel area, under the stadium. House implements will be available on-site. Athletes may also bring their own implements. All accepted implements will be available for any athlete in the competition.

Flight assignment by performance list: best flight last, random within the flight.

There is a 60-second per-attempt rule for all field events.

AWARDS STRUCTURE/PROCEDURE:

Medals will be awarded to the top 6 in all events.

Awards ceremonies will be held for Championship events and will take place on the infield once results are final.

All-American T-shirts will be awarded to the top 6 finishers in Championship events only.

One commemorative relay baton will be given to each All-American team finishing in the top 6 in the Championship division.  This baton can be used for competition.

RESTROOMS/SHOWERS:

Permanent restrooms are available in the stadium. Portable restrooms and hand washing stations will be located near the warm-up area. Showers are not available on site.

WATER/FOOD/BEVERAGE:

Bottles of Gatorade and cups of water will be available to all athletes in the medical area as well as the recovery area. Water will be available at the field event areas.

Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.  

Coolers are NOT permitted in the venue. Concessions will be open on-site.

 
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