That happened to the top hurdler in Michigan 2 years ago. She was called to
pick up her medal in the 100 hurdles & when she reported for the 300 hurdles
was told the entries were closed. Now in the regional & state meets, all
non showing competitors are called before the event is closed just to make
sure the person or relay is running.
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Subject: t-and-f: Arrogant officials and decisions...
> Listers,
>
> Where do we draw the line at HS meets? Here's the scenario...
>
> All-American high schooler at his/her last meet. He/she checks into an
event
> 5 minutes too late. Do you strip this child of their last opportunity to
> compete in his/her state?
>
> THESE MEETS ARE FOR THE KIDS!! Officials are stripping kids of some of the
> most fond memories of their HS years. In NJ, some of the state's finest
> athletes were "robbed" of a chance to finish their careers because of some
> stupid rules.
>
> I think if you have a kid at a meet who's tops in the state in their
event,
> page that person just to make sure they are not running the event. But
don't
> close the event and have kid miss out because he was off warming up and
> didn't hear the call.
>
>
> Larry A. Morgan
> Elizabeth Heat TC
>
