IHSAA Media Release
May 27, 2001
Contact: Jim Russell, Sports Information Director
317-846-6601
jrussell@ihsaa.org
MEDIA ADVISORY ON TRACK & FIELD, GIRLS TENNIS STATE FINALS COVERAGE
Three IHSAA state champions will be crowned this weekend in Indianapolis as the 2001 tournament series in boys track and field, girls track and field, and girls team tennis reach their conclusion. Listed below is the pertinent information for each event.
STATE FINALS CREDENTIALS INFORMATION
The 2000-01 IHSAA State Finals Media Pass will be honored for each of the IHSAA state finals events this spring. These passes were originally issued to media outlets last fall for use the entire school year. The passes are black and laminated.
Outlets who need replacement credentials should make their request on company letterhead to Jim Russell at the IHSAA office. The fax number is 317-575-4244.
Because of the Memorial Day holiday, no credentials will be mailed this week.
TRACK & FIELD WILL CALL INFORMATION
For outlets specifically needing credentials for admittance to the either of the state track & field state finals this weekend, those approved requests will be available at Media Will Call at the Carroll Track and Field Stadium at IUPUI.
TRACK & FIELD PRESS BOX PHONES
Pool phones will be available in the Carroll Stadium press box. The phones will accept 800 and credit card calls.
TRACK & FIELD PARKING
There is no reserved lot for media use. IUPUI campus parking lots and garages will be available each day.
GIRLS TENNIS WILL CALL INFORMATION
For outlets specifically needing credentials for admittance to the girls tennis state finals, those approved requests will be available at the Tennis House at the North Central High School tennis complex.
BOYS TRACK & FIELD STATE FINALS FACTS
Friday, June 1
Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis
TIMES
Field events, 3 p.m.; Running event trials, 4:15 p.m.; Running event finals, 6:15 p.m.. Note: The last event (4 x 400 relay) is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
$6.
DIRECTIONS
Carroll Stadium is at 1001 West New York St. on the IUPUI campus just west of the downtown area. New York Street runs one-way eastbound. From downtown Indianapolis, use Michigan Street (one-way westbound) to the IUPUI campus and follow the signage to the track stadium.
PARKING
Public parking will be available in IUPUI lots adjacent to the track. There is no media parking available; media members should use the public lots.
HEAT SHEETS
Are available on the IHSAA website at Boys Track/2001 State Meet Heat Sheets.
RESULTS
Will be posted continuously Friday on the IHSAA website under Boys Track/2001 State Meet Results. All preliminaries and finals results will be included.
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD STATE FINALS FACTS
Saturday, June 2
Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis
TIMES
Field events, 3 p.m.; Running event trials, 4:15 p.m.; Running event finals, 6:15 p.m.. Note: The last event (4 x 400 relay) is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
$6.
DIRECTIONS
Carroll Stadium is at 1001 West New York St. on the IUPUI campus just west of the downtown business area. New York Street runs one-way eastbound. From downtown Indianapolis, use Michigan Street (one-way westbound) to the IUPUI campus and follow the signage to the track stadium.
PARKING
Public parking will be available in IUPUI lots adjacent to the track. There is no media parking available; media members should use the public lots.
HEAT SHEETS
Are available on the IHSAA website at Girls Track/2001 State Meet Heat Sheets.
RESULTS
Will be posted continuously Saturday on the IHSAA website under Girls Track/2001 State Meet Results. All preliminaries and finals results will be included.
GIRLS TEAM TENNIS STATE FINALS FACTS
Saturday, June 2
North Central High School, Indianapolis
TIMES
Semifinals, 9 a.m. Consolation and championship matches, 2 p.m.
ADMISSION
Free.
DIRECTIONS
North Central High School is at 1801 E. 86th Street on the north side of Indianapolis. From I-465, exit at the Keystone Avenue/Ind. 431 exit. Follow Keystone Avenue south one mile to the 86th Street intersection. Turn right (west) on 86th Street and proceed one mile to North Central High School. The tennis complex is in the back of the school.
PARKING
Available on site.
PRE-TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Will be available Tuesday on the IHSAA website at Girls Tennis/2001 State Finals Pairings.
RESULTS
Will be posted Saturday on the IHSAA website under Girls Tennis/2001 State Finals Results
IHSAA 00-01/047