A: All high school track athletes in Minnesota are eligible to enter the meet (although the unique meet format does limit participation based on performance). Any school that has a relay team in Friday’s competition will not be allowed to compete in that event on Saturday. Individuals who compete in Friday’s open events are eligible to compete on their team’s relays on Saturday.
Q: Who is selected to compete in the Elite-Meet?
A: For Friday's competition, we limit the field size (listed HERE) and the top individuals and relays from the entries submitted compete against one another.
Q: Do indoor times count towards entry?
A: YES
Q: What are the standards in each event to get into the meet?
A: There are no set standards, we simply take a limited field size listed HERE and the top marks compete!
Q: Can I see where an athlete currently ranks?
A: NO. The rankings will be posted after the entry deadline.
Q: Can I enter a mark from last year/season?
A: NO. All marks have to be from the 2010 season
Q: Does the meet count against the meet total for my team?
A: The MSHSL says yes. The two-day Elite Meet counts as one meet. Athletes are limited to competing in a max of 4 events over the two days.
Q: Do I enter in hand-held or FAT or convert it myself?
A: If your time is in HH, please enter it to the tenth only. If it is FAT, then enter to the hundreth. We'll convert the HH up .24. Do NOT do this yourself.
Q: Do I need two times from two different meets to be considered?
A: NO. A second meet/second performance is only needed upon request for tie-breakers.
Q: Can an athlete do more than one event?
A: YES. Keep in mind though, that we will stick to the MEETSCHEDULE as written. The meet WILL run on time. This includes field events. Athletes will jump/throw in order and will have 1-minute to make their attempt. If they are not present, they will scratch that attempt. All athletes in the jumps and throws will receive all 6 attempts on Friday.
Athletes are limited to competing in a max of 4 events over the two days (3 field & 1 running; 2 field & 2 running; 1 field and 3 running). An athlete may do no more than 2 running events of 800 meters or longer. Any school that has a relay team in Friday’s competition will not be allowed to compete in that event on Saturday. Individuals who compete in Friday’s open running events are eligible to compete on their team’s relay(s) on Saturday. Individuals who compete in Friday's field events cannot compete on the two-person relay team in that same field event on Saturday.
Q: Where do I send my entry? Who do I pay my entry fee to?
A: Please follow the entry info listed HERE. You can pay your entry fee in cash or check (to 'Hamline Track and Field') at the check in table the night of the meet. Fee info is also listed HERE.
A: The only conversion allowed is from 1600 to 3200m. If you would like to convert a time, please email Paul Schmaedeke at pschmaedeke@hamline.edu and he will convert it for you.
Q: What is the Fastest Kid! event?
A: For the second year, we are hosting Hamline Elite Meet – St. Paul's Fastest Kid! This event is a 100m race for 5th and 6th graders in St. Paul schools. The goal of this event is to promote fitness and athletics at school, as well as giving youth a chance to compete and visit a college campus!
We are inviting St. Paul schools to have 5th and 6th grade boys and girls run a timed 100m dash at school. The top male and female finisher in each school will have the opportunity to race in the Fastest Kid! race on April 25th. Event participants will receive free admission, a free t-shirt and free admission for 2 parents/guardians.
Click HERE for more information on St. Paul's Fastest Kid!
Q: Are photos from the Hamline Elite Meet available?
A: d3photography.com will be taking photos at the Hamline Elite Meet. They have been covering collegiate and high school events since 2003. Images of the Hamline Elite Meet will be available by sunrise tomorrow. Visit online at www.d3photography.com/hamlineelite. Prices start at $2 for a 4X6 print. Contact directly for pricing large quantities of the same print. If you are interested in having a particular photo taken, flag down the d3 photographers (with the pink media passes).Note: Participants’ picture, name, voice, or likeness may be used in promotions in association with the Hamline Elite Meet.
Q: Who do I contact for other questions about the Elite Meet?
A: If you have additional questions concerning the Elite Meet, please contact Keri Goeltl, Elite Meet Coordinator, at kgoeltl01@hamline.edu.
Q: Who can enter the Elite Meet?
A: YES. Keep in mind though, that we will stick to the 