Tempe City Meet 2026

Meet Information 

• For races needing prelims, athletes will advance to finals by finishing top 2 in their heat or one of the next fastest finishers (2 for races with 3 heats, or 4 for races with 2 heats)

  • Races not needing Prelims due to the number of athletes registered will automatically advance to Thursday's final

• Trainers will be at the finish line and also set up on the North side of the stadium for any issues 

  • Athletes needing to be taped should supply their own tape

  • Water and Gatorade will be available, but athletes should bring their own water bottles

• Check-in will be announced soon.

  • Athletes must check in prior to their race. Athletes who fail to check in and report directly to the start line will be disqualified 

• Pole vault starting height and progressions 

  • Boys- 7’4” w/ 6” raises 

  • Girls - 5’3” w/ 6” Raises

• High Jump starting height and progressions

  • Boys- 4’6” w/ 4” raises first 3 heights, 2” after

  • Girls- 3’9” w/ 4” raises first 3 heights, 2” after

• Long Jump will use the 8-foot board. 

• Triple boards available (we will not tape boards)

  • Boys Runway- 24ft, 28ft, 32ft, 36ft, 40ft

  • Girls Runway- 24ft, 28ft, 32ft

• Warm-ups should begin on the practice fields to the west of the stadium entrance. 30 minutes before the planned start of the event, athletes can check in and finish the last of their warmup on the infield. 

  • The meet schedule below has check-in and infield warmup times. Athletes should not be on the infield before this time and should leave after competing 

  • Athletes not warming up for an imminent event, or competing in the Pole Vault or High Jump, should NOT be in the infield

  • NO PARENTS, BROTHERS/SISTERS, FRIENDS, DOGS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FRIENDS (Human or Otherwise) SHOULD BE IN THE INFIELD AT ANY TIME!! 

  • There will be a warm-up area near Long/Triple Jump for warm-ups for those events 

  • NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE INFIELD OR IN THE AREA OF COMPETITION

    • This includes at Pole Vault and High Jump while waiting for their attempts. 

    • Athletes found with electronics will be warned and noted. If multiple athletes from the same team are warned multiple times, their coaches will be notified, and subsequent violations will be subject to disqualification  

• For field events, initial warmups should be completed before reporting to the event. Each athlete will be allowed 4 run-throughs or practice throws at the event before the competition begins. THIS SHOULD REMAIN TRUE FOR EVERY EVENT TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY.

  • Athletes throwing more than 1 implement will have each throw count towards their 4 allowable throws

  • The purpose of this is to keep the events moving on schedule and to ensure each athlete has the same opportunities during warm-up 

• 4x400 will use a 3-turn stagger

• 800, 1600, and 4x800 will use a 2-lane box alley start, and a 1- turn stagger

• 3200 will use a waterfall start, and a 1-turn stagger

RULES

Over the last few seasons, there have been a few rule changes, misinterpretations, or points of emphasis. Please read below to hopefully clarify a few rules and ensure that athletes and coaches are following the rules during competition  

• NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE INFIELD OR IN THE AREA OF COMPETITION

  • This includes at Pole Vault and High Jump while waiting for their attempts. 

  • Coaches should also limit the use of electronics in the infield but will not be disqualified. 

  • Athletes and coaches CAN review film at field events in NON-restricted areas. Athletes and coaches can review film in coaches' boxes at each event. 

  • Once an athlete's name has been called for an attempt, they can no longer review film unless taking subsequent attempts

• Athletes in throwing events do not have to leave the circle “under control”. However, they can’t leave the circle until the implement has landed; and must exit the back half of the circle

•  Watches will be allowed as long as they are being used as a watch. If athletes are seen using the watch to text, check messages, etc. that will be considered an electronic, and the athlete will be warned or potentially disqualified

• Athletes in Field events with 9 athletes or fewer must get a legal mark in their first 3 attempts in order to make it to the finals.  

• When a race is run in lanes, competitors are expected to run the entire race in their assigned lanes…. A competitor shall be considered to be out of the lane when:

  • Without being fouled and while running around a curve, steps on or over the inside lane line or curb for three or more consecutive steps with either or both feet.        

Spectator Information- 

• Tickets for each day will be $10 for adults, $5 Student/Senior/Military (must show ID)

• Tickets must be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/AZ12091

  • Day 1

  • Day 2

• Spectators should remain in the spectator areas. There should be NO spectators in the team camps, infield, coaches boxes, athlete competition areas, or any other area reserved for competitors, coaches, or meet staff

• Umbrellas or canopies in the home stands must be in the upper rows to allow a clear view for all spectators

• The concession stand will be available for all your snack and beverage needs!! Cash and Card accepted

• Spectator areas on the north part of the stadium (Shot Put, Pole Vault) are near our baseball facilities. Please be aware of the potential for flying objects.