Directions: Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium is located on the south end of the North Central College campus in the athletic complex. Please click here to access our campus map and here for directions to campus.

Parking: Bus parking will be available along the north end of the stadium. Van parking will be available in the lot in front of Merner Field House (adjacent to the stadium) and on the streets. PLEASE NOTE: The driveway and parking lot south of Merner Field House are restricted to construction traffic only. Buses and other team vehicles are prohibited from parking in those areas.

Meals/Lodging: Ideal options for hotels and restaurants may be found by visiting the City of Naperville Visitors Center website at www.visitnaperville.com.

Entries: All College/University and Unattached/Club Entries must be entered via the website by Monday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m and finalized by Wednesday, May 18 at 11:03 am. DO NOT EMAIL, CALL, OR FAX ENTRIES.  Priority will be given to current collegiate athletes for lanes, sections, flights, and field event finals.  Failure to follow instructions will not gurantee entries.  Additional entry information can be found here.

Coaches' Check-In: Will be in the ticket booth on the first floor of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.

Implement Weigh-in:  All weigh-ins will be conducted on the first floor of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Weigh-ins for hammer and discus will be from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. Weigh-ins for javelin and shot put will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 21. Weigh-ins will close on time.

All implements must be weighed prior to competition. Illegal implements will be impounded and may be picked up by coaches or athletes after the event's conclusion.

Field Events: Nine competitors will advance to finals in each field event. Priority will be given to collegiate athletes.

Starting Heights: Women's Pole Vault - 3.25m
                                Men's Pole Vault (Flight #1) - 4.75m
                                Men's Pole Vault (Flight #2) - 4.45m
                                Women's High Jump - 1.45m
                                Men's High Jump - 1.73m.

Pole Vault/High Jump Progression Chart

Throwing Events: All throwers will have the first round of throws measured. Subsequent rounds must meet minimum marks for measurement.
Men's Discus - 40.00m
Women's Discus - 37.00m
Men's Hammer - 40.00m
Women's Hammer - 37.00m
Men's Shot Put - 13.00m
Women's Shot Put - 11.00m

Running Events: First, second, and final calls will be given for each running event. Athletes are responsible for checking in with the clerk, or the athlete will be scratched. Check-in will be conducted at the starting line for each event.

Results: Will be posted outside the stadium press box after each event. Full results will be available at  northcentralcardinals.com after competition. Coaches should review event results - all results will be FINAL upon the conclusion of the meet.  Final results will be updated to TFRRS system. 

Infield Restriction:
-Athletes should refrain from throwing footballs, fribees, or objects on the infield.
-Non-competitors and fans must remain in the stands.
-Electronic devices (i.e. cell phone, head phones, etc.) are prohibited in competition venues (i.e. infield track, throwing areas, jump areas)

Team Camps: Non-competitors should be in the stands or Merner Field House. Athletes should refrain from making camps or throwing footballs, frisbees, or other objects in the infield. Entrances will be restricted through the stadium doors – do not climb fences for entry. The infield will be reserved for athletes to warm up and check in only. Extra traffic becomes a distraction and creates an unsafe environment for competitors and meet management. Please enforce this with your coaching staff and athletes. Teams are responsible for recovering their camp areas (ie. implements, uniforms, garbage, etc.) Your cooperation is appreciated.

Inclement Weather: The North Central College athletic training staff will follow all procedures regarding lightning and storm conditions. Res-Rec Center will be available for teams to set up camps and for athletes to warm up.

Questions: Should be directed to North Central College assistant coach Mahesh Narayanan.

PRELIMINARY MEET SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 19
12:15 p.m. - Main Cage (East field)
                      Men's Hammer Throw
                      Men's Discus Throw (Flight 2 & 3 - immediately following men's hammer)
                      Women's Hammer Throw (immediately following men's discus)
                      Women's Discus Throw (Flight 2 & 3 immediately following women's hammer)

2:15 p.m. - Lower Cage (adjacent to track and baseball field)
                      Men's Discus Throw (Flight 1)
 
2:45 p.m. - Lower Cage (adjacent to track and baseball field)
                      Women's Discus (Flight 1)

4:30 p.m. - Women's Pole Vault
                            Men's Pole Vault Flight #1 (immediately following Women's Pole Vault)
                            Men's Pole Vault Flight #2 (immediately following Flight #1)

7:30 p.m. - 5,000-Meter Run (five sections run slow to fast)
7:30 p.m. - Men's Section 3
7:50 p.m. - Men's Section 2
8:10 p.m. - Women's Section 2
8:35 p.m. - Women's Section 1
9:00 p.m. - Men's Section 1

9:20 p.m. - 10,000-Meter Run (Women)
10:05 p.m. - 10,000-Meter Run (Men)

Friday, May 20
Field Events
3:00 p.m. - Javelin (women first - men to follow)
                    Long Jump (men and women simultaneously)
                    Triple Jump (immediately following long jump; men and women simultaneously)
                   

3:00 p.m. - High Jump (women followed by men)
                    Shot Put (men followed by women)

Running Events (men followed by women, fast sections first)
4:00 p.m. - 110-Meter/100-Meter Hurdles - Prelims
                    100-Meter Dash - Prelims
5:15 p.m. - 4x100-Meter Relay
5:25 p.m. - 1,500-Meter Run
6:15 p.m. - 400-Meter Hurdles
6:35 p.m. - 400-Meter Dash
7:05 p.m. - 100-Meter Dash - Finals (collegiate athletes only)
7:15 p.m. - 100-Meter/110-Meter Hurdles - Finals (women first) (collegiate athletes only)
7:25 p.m. - 800-Meter Run
8:05 p.m. - 200-Meter Dash
8:40 p.m. - 3,000-Meter Steeplechase
9:20 p.m. - 4x400-Meter Relay

*The schedule will only roll if weather or conditions permit.