GTC South Carolina Open & Masters Track Classic/USATFSC Open & Masters Track & Field Championships

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

GTC South Carolina Open and Masters Track Classic - Eastside High School, 1300 Brushy Creek Rd., Taylors, SC. Rubberized asphalt track.

🛑 Safety and Surfaces

• Surfaces: Vertical and Horizontal jump runways, approaches, and aprons are rubberized asphalt.
• Participation: If surfaces are not satisfactory, athletes must decide whether to participate before the first jump.
• Refunds: Athletes can receive a refund for their entry fee for that event only: original Run Signup processing fee excludes this refund.
• Javelin Surface: The javelin approach is grass: athletes should wear appropriate footwear if wet.

👶 Age Categories

• Open Division: For athletes aged 18 - 29 years.
• Masters Division: Competitors will be categorized in 5-year age groups.
• Under 18 Participation: May compete only with special exception from meet directors.
• Registration: The underage athlete must request permission and have a parent or legal guardian sign up.

📋 Registration Information

• Order of Events: Order of Events (subject to change)
• Mail-in Registration: $.50 more per event.
• Discounts: Greenville Track Club members receive a 20% discount. Join Greenville Track Club (runsignup.com)
• Commemorative T-shirts: Free for first 100 entering at least 2 events: $10 on meet day.

🏅 Awards

• Medals: Awards to top 3 in each event across all age groups.
• USATF Medals: Separate medals will be presented to USATF members in the SC association.
• Sanctioned Event: The meet is USATF sanctioned and held as a South Carolina USATF Association Championship.
• Equipment: Throwers must provide their own implements: Pole Vaulters must bring their own poles.

⚠️ Important Considerations

• Weather Risks: Events may be canceled or delayed due to severe weather: registrants will be transferred to a new date.
• Travel Advice: Avoid non-refundable air tickets: consider trip insurance and refundable hotel reservations.
• Health Guidelines: No specific restrictions, but follow CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 and wear face masks if unvaccinated.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit here.