Outdoor Track & Field Coaches Corner
57th Annual Men's & 28th Annual Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
Hosted by the St. Louis Sports Commission, Lindenwood University, McKendree University and Missouri Baptist University
May 22-24, 2008 - Ralph Korte Stadium
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62026
Coaches Packet
Tentative Order of Events
HEADQUARTERS & TEAM HOUSING:
Hyatt Regency - Riverfront
(formerly Adam's Mark Hotel, changed names in April 2008)
315 Chestnut
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-7400
*All teams are required to stay at the Hyatt Regency for the duration of the championships.
PRACTICE:
Ralph Korte Stadium is open for practice during the following times
Tuesday, May 20 - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.*
Wednesday, May 21 - 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 22 - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 23 - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
*No NAIA practice between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. This time is reserved for SIU-Edwardsville. Please plan accordingly.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Ralph Korte Stadium open for practice.
8:00 p.m. - Coaches Roundtable at Adam's Mark Hotel
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Ralph Korte Stadium open for practice
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Team Check-In, Adam's Mark Hotel (Mandatory)
Noon - 1:45 p.m. - Hall of Fame Luncheon, Adam's Mark Hotel (Mandatory for Head Coach)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Coaches Meeting, Adam's Mark Hotel (Mandatory for Head Coach)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Medical Meeting, Adam's Mark Hotel
TBD - Champions of Character Program
Thursday
7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. - Ralph Korte Stadium open for practice
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Track & Field Events
4:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
Friday
7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. - Ralph Korte Stadium open for practice
9:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. - Track & Field Events
5:45 p.m. - Senior Recognition
Saturday
6:00 a.m. - Marathon Start
1:00 p.m. - Track & Field Events
3:35 p.m. - NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athlete Recognition
6:15 p.m. - Final Awards Ceremony
OFFICIAL TRAVEL:
Anthony Travel – (866) 284-6242
CAR RENTAL:
National Car Rental: 1-800-227-7368 (reference contract ID# 5161246 for discount)
Enterprise Car Rental: 1-800-261-7331 Follow this link to receive event discount.
http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=01B1270
IMPLEMENT SHIPPING/STORAGE:
Teams are authorized to ship team tents, implements and poles to the Adam's Mark Hotel for a nominal handling charge:
(Name of person picking up)
NAIA May 2008
c/o Adam's Mark Hotel
4th and Chestnut
St. Louis, MO 63102
Be sure to label each item with team's name, contact person and cellular telephone number. Tents, implements and poles can arrive 3 days prior to pickup without a storage fee. All packages will be stored in the Adam's Mark package storeroom until they are picked up.
Day-to-day storage of implements is only available at Ralph Korte Stadium. Coaches are required to make all arrangements for return shipment of their implements. Implements must be in a pre-labeled container worthy of shipping. Attach completed shipping form to each item being shipped. All payment arrangements with the shipping company need to be done in advance and have implements/poles in the Adam's Mark package storeroom. If all arrangements are made and completed shipping form attached to each item being shipped, the Adam's Mark Hotel will make sure they get shipped back.
If there are further questions regarding shipping and storage of tents, implements and poles contact Joe Graf, Director of Catering and Conference Service, Adam's Mark Hotel St. Louis at (314) 342-4633 (direct) or (314) 241-9839 and by email at JGraf@Adamsmark.com
TICKET INFORMATION:
Daily: Adults $6.00, Students with ID $4.00, 7 and under FREE
3-Day Pass $15.00
TEAM TENTS:
The grassy area around the fence located right behind spectator seating, on the opposite side of the press box will be available for team tents and warm up area. Areas will be designated where team tents can be installed.
NAIA SPORT MANAGER:
Ruth Stein: (816) 595-8000
MEDIA COORDINATOR:
Scott Cummings, McKendree University
PARKING:
There will be more than 1,000 parking spaces available in a parking lot directly adjacent to Ralph Korte Stadium. Additional parking is available adjacent to the main parking lot, for overflow of more than 5,000. Emergency fire lanes, handicapped stalls and restricted parking zones will be enforced.
VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY:
TBD
MERCHANDISE:
Souvenir items will be sold at Ralph Korte Stadium track complex with prices ranging from $20 to $45. Souvenirs will also be sold at the Adam's Mark Hotel throughout the week of the championships. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
www.naia.org
