GRC Heavy Metal Throwdown Invitational 2017

Lexington, KY

Meet Information

Live Results:
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GRC Heavy Metal Throwdown Invitational

George Rogers Clark (GRC) in partnership with Transylvania University will be hosting a high school track meet on Saturday April 8, in Lexington Ky at Transylvania University. We hope to make this a first rate invitational on Transylvania's new outdoor track. Please mark your calendars and attend this meet. We will also highlight a section of our sport that sometimes is over looked that being the throwing events.

Last year we had numerous State and Regional Champions participated in the meet in a multitude of events which have lead to many meet records that could stand for years to come. But who's to say more won't be set this year.

Transylvania's Athletics Complex features an 860-seat grandstand, an eight-lane track, and an artificial turf field. Concessions, T-shirt sales and public Restrooms will also be available.

Spectator Fee:
$5.00 Adults
$3.00 Students and Children

The Athletic Complex address is 555 West 4th Street, Lexington KY 40508.

Entry Fees:
$75 per team. Boys & Girls are separate teams. $150 for both.
$15 for individuals.
$25 for each additional team. (B teams) If you are planning to enter a B team, you must notify Jason Moncer (jason.moncer@jessamine.kyschools.us).

Entries will be online, and the ENTRY DEADLINE IS Wednesday, April 5th by 11:59 PM.

Fees can be paid on day of meet.

The meet will start at 10:00 am.
Coaches meeting at 9:30 am at the same time the track will open for warm ups at the finish line.

Timing will be FAT.

Videoing done by stridershigh.com

We will have a rolling schedule using the typical format with the following additions:

*The 3000m Steeplechase is after the 4x400 relay.
*TurboJav will be limited to THREE THROWS ONLY.
*A point scoring Throwers 4x100 Relay will be inserted into the schedule immediately after the 4x100 relay. Athletes in the Throwers 4x100 MUST REGULARLY COMPETE IN THROWING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON and must contest at least one throw in this meet.

Athlete's can participate in a maximum of 4 events. With a maximum of two athletes per event per team and one relay. Standard scoring will be used.

There will be 3 jumps or throws for Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump and Triple Jump. The top 9 participants will be called back to compete in the finals getting an extra 3 jumps or throws per event. Turbo Jav will be limited to 3 attempts.

Medals for 1st-3rd, Ribbons for 4th-8th
Individual awards will be presented to the top eight (8) finishers in each event.

Trophies to the top male and female overall thrower.
Trophies to the top three throwers in Shot Put and Discus.

Trophies will be given to the top three teams in both the boys and girls at the conclusion of the meet.

Those interested in participating contact Dodd Dixon at dixonandjuett@gmail.com or 859-513-0551

Roster and entry questions should be directed to Jason Moncer at jason.moncer@jessamine.kyschools.us

USATF Events and Unified team Events may be included if notified well in advance of the meet for those that would like to compete in a Non-KHSAA Track and Field Event.