There are a few changes in the event order for the state meet this year.
A lot of folks have been waiting a long time to see the changes we're seeing this year. Others will greet the changes with a collective yawn. But we all should be aware of what's coming down the pike.
Probably the biggest changes for this year concern the 3200s. For 2015, 4A will have the Thursday morning 3200s and 5A the Friday morning 3200s, reversing what has been the case for the last several years.
A similar situation plays out in 2A/3A. This year, 2A will have the Thursday afternoon 3200s, putting 3A in the bright-and-early-on-Friday session.
You will also note a change in the rotation of order of classifications for finals. This year, that order goes 3A, 4A, 1A, 2A, and 5A. Essentially, this change moves 3A from last to first and moves everyone else one step closer to last in the order.
Finally, there has been some movement in field event orders. Throws coaches from 5A and 4A may be happy to note that they have no Friday responsibilities at state this year.
2015 CHSAA Track and Field Bulletin
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As mostly unrelated reminders, coaches, please have your rosters updated by March 1 if you would like to have them transferred over without the need for a second set of entries on Max Preps. Also, if you are hosting a meet, please make sure your online registration request for that meet is submitted.
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