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.
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
www.naia.org
