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    Outdoor Track & Field National Championships Quick Facts

    58th Annual Men's / 29th Annual Women's

    Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

    May 21-23, 2009

    Hosted by the St. Louis Sports Commission, Lindenwood University,

    McKendree University and Missouri Baptist University


    Ralph Korte Stadium at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

    Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62026

    Coaches Packet (coming soon)

    Tentative Order of Events


    HEADQUARTERS & TEAM HOUSING

    Hyatt Regency St. Louis - Riverfront
    315 Chestnut
    St. Louis, MO 63102
    (314) 241-7400

    Teams are required to stay at the headquarters hotel for the duration of the championships.

    Team Reservation Form

    Credit Card Form

    PRACTICE   

    Ralph Korte Stadium is open for practice during the following times.  Please plan your schedules accordingly.

    Tuesday, May 19         10:30a 8:30p

    Wednesday, May 20      7:00a-8:30p

    Thursday, May 21          7:00a-9:00a

    Friday, May 22               7:00a-9:00a

    COMPLETE SCHEDULE

    Tuesday

    10:30a-8:30p     Ralph Korte Stadium open for practice

    8:00p                 Coaches Roundtable, Hyatt Riverfront

    Wednesday

    7:00a-8:30p      Ralph Korte Stadium open for practice

    10:00-11:30a    Team check in, Hyatt Riverfront (mandatory)

    Noon-1:45p       Hall of Fame Luncheon, Hyatt Riverfront

                              (mandatory for head coach)

    2:00p-4:00p      Coaches Meeting, Hyatt Riverfront

                              (mandatory for head coach)

    2:00p-4:00p      Medical Meeting, Hyatt Riverfront

    TBD                   Champions of Character Program

    Thursday

    7:00a-9:00a       Ralph Korte track complex open for practice

    10:00a-10:00p   Track & Field Events

    4:45p                 Opening Ceremonies

    Friday

    7:00a-9:00a       Ralph Korte track complex open for practice

    9:30a-8:45p       Track & Field Events

    5:45p                 Senior Recognition

    Saturday

    6:00a                Marathon Start

    Noon-6:10p      Track & Field Events

    3:35p                NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athlete Recognition

    6:30p                Final Awards Ceremony

    OFFICIAL TRAVEL

    Anthony Travel: (866) 284-6242

     

    CAR RENTAL

    National Car Rental: 1-800-227-7368

    (reference contract ID# 516124 for discount)

    Coupon- Free Weekend Day

    Coupon - Weekly Discount

    Enterprise Car Rental: 1-800-261-7331. Follow link for discounts.


    IMPLEMENT SHIPPING/STORAGE

    Teams are authorized to ship team tents, implements and poles to the Hyatt Regency-Riverfront for a nominal handling charge. 

    Label each item with team name, contact person and cell phone number. Tents, implements and poles can arrive 3 days prior to pickup without a storage fee. 

    Daily storage of implements is only available at Ralph Korte Stadium.  Coaches are required to make all arrangements for return shipment of their implements in advance. Implements must be in a pre-labeled container worthy of shipping.  Attach completed shipping form to each item.  All payment arrangements with the shipping company must be done in advance, and prepackaged equipment brought to designated area in the hotel.  If all arrangements are made and completed shipping form attached to each item, the Hyatt Regency-Riverfront will make sure they get shipped back.

    Schedule of fees


    For questions about shipping please contact:

    Tricia Schoner, Dir. of Catering & Conference Services

    Hyatt Regency-Riverfront

    (314) 342-4633 (direct)

    (314) 241-9839

    Tricia.Schoner@hyatt.com

    TICKET INFORMATION

    Daily: adults $6, students with ID $4, 7 and under FREE
    3-Day Pass: $15

    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

    TBD

    PARKING

    More than 1,000 parking spaces are available in the main lot directly adjacent to Ralph Korte Stadium. Additional parking is available in an adjacent lot for overflow. Emergency fire lanes, handicapped stalls and restricted parking zones will be enforced.

    PHOTOGRAPHY

    David W. Preston Photography

    MERCHANDISE

    Souvenir items will be sold at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis River Front and/or Ralph Korte Stadium track complex throughout the week of the championships. Prices range from $15.00 to $45.00. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. 

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