COLLEGIATE DIVISION CONTACT

Don Turnbull, Collegiate / Multi-Event Division Coordinator
Email: trakn@yahoo.com | Cell: (714) 337-5480

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COLLEGIATE DIVISION GENERAL INFORMATION

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The Mt. SAC Collegiate Division is solely for “invited” teams and local teams with athletes who have met qualifying standards.  Other collegiate teams are welcome to register in the Elite Division.  Please see Elite Division Information for additional information.  

With the many changing needs of collegiate programs, along with the issues administrating the vast number of ever-changing entries, we have made this necessary operational change.

After reviewing the current situation of the Spring Break Los Angeles Area Track Meets and after much discussion, including with the other area meet directors and collegiate coaches, the collegiate division will now follow the following entry guidelines below in p.

1.  We have invited approximately 20 programs to compete in the Collegiate Division of the Mt. SAC Relays.
o  Invitation is based on past Mt. SAC Relays attendance and current team rankings.
o  Invited teams are guaranteed to get the majority of their team into the collegiate meet with the following caveats:
    § The Multi Events – There is only one Elite Division Multi-Event and no Collegiate Division.
    § Maximum of three athletes per field event, unless space is available.
    § Athletes from invited teams will automatically be considered for Elite Division events.
o    Benefits of our collegiate invitation only system
    § Teams will be able to remain at one location, rather than traveling to multiple competition sites.
    § Teams can plan travel earlier and hopefully save on flight and hotel costs.
    § The Mt. SAC Relays will be able to focus on fewer teams and provide better service to them.
    § Each invited team with a minimum of 20 athletes competing will be provided a reserved team tent and additional services.

2.  Local colleges / universities (not invited as a team), with individuals whose performances warrant consideration for the Collegiate Division, will be considered. Please contact Collegiate Division Coordinator Don Turnbull at trakn@yahoo.com for entry information.

3.  Teams wishing to be considered as an “Invited” team for future Mt. SAC Relays should also contact Collegiate Division Coordinator Don Turnbull at trakn@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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REGISTRATION BEGINS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM

All invited collegiate teams will register on Direct Athletics. 

• Collegiate programs, (NOT invited as a team), with athletes that warrant consideration for the Elite Division, must enter use the Elite Division Registration Website.  
• Invited collegiate programs (ONLY) will register through the Invited Colleges Registration Link for ALL of your entries including Elite Division Considerations.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER SEPARATELY.

DATES AND DEADLINES

• Sunday, March 1st @ 12:01 am
  
  • Registration Opens
• Saturday, April 4th @ 11:59 pm
  
  • Registration Closes
• Monday, April 6th @ 5:00 pm
  
  • Accepted Entries Posted
• Thursday, April 9th @ 11:59 pm
  
  • Scratch Deadline
• Friday, April 10th @ 10:00 pm
  
  • Final Accepted Entries Posted
  • Tentative Heat/Section Information Posted

ENTRY MARKS

All running marks submitted must be achieved using a fully automatic timing system (no hand times accepted) and all marks must be verifiable on the TFFRS, DA, World Athletics or USATF performance lists, from 2025 or 2026 seasons.  In the distances (ONLY), comparable events may be used for qualification purposes.  In the majority of contested events, Direct Athletics will force or list your best mark.

MINIMUM ENTRY STANDARDS

Minimum entry standards have been sent to collegiate teams invited to the Mt. SAC Relays. We will do our best to accommodate your entire team, but due to time and entry limitations, some events may be limited. Using ’25 or ’26 marks, all entries will be rank ordered and used to fill the number of Collegiate Division entry slots available.

ELITE DIVISION PLACEMENT

If a Collegiate Division entry warrants an Elite Division placement, that athlete will be automatically considered for Elite Division Events. If you DO NOT wish to compete your athlete(s) in the Elite Division, please contact the Collegiate Division Coordinator.

REGISTRATION FEES

• Individual (per event) = $45
• Relay Team (per event) = $80
• Multi-Event (Elite Division Only) = $200

Registration fee credit card hold must be completed at the time of entry on Direct Athletics. The actual fee will be charged once the Scratch Deadline had passed (see “Dates and Deadlines” above).

CONTESTED EVENTS

• Running Events:
  
  • 100M, 200M, 400M 800M, 1500M, 5000M, 10,000M, 100 / 110M Hurdles, 400M Hurdles, 3000M Steeplechase, 4x100M, 4x400M
• Field Events:
  
  • Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot, Discus, Javelin, Hammer
• Multi-Events:
  
  • Decathlon (Elite Division Only), Heptathlon (Elite Division Only)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Collegiate Division sections of the 66th Mt. SAC Relays, presented by NIKE, will be contested on Thursday, April 16th through Saturday, April 18, 2026. Schedule will closely mimic 2025 schedule.

• Thursday, April 16th
  
  • Javelin Festival
  • Distance Carnival (evening) = 3,000M Steeplechase
• Friday, April 17^th
  
  • Collegiate Division Events
  • Distance Carnival (evening) = 5,000M, 1,500M, 10,000M
• Saturday, April 18th
  
  • Hammer

SCRATCHES

Report any scratches* online at:
https://www.mtsacathletics.com/specialevents/MtSACRelays/scratchforms/collegiate
*Any scratch past the scratch deadline will incur the entry fee charge.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The Mt. SAC Relays will be contested regardless of weather conditions. There are no refunds due to inclement weather, acts of God, police or fire department closure or any other circumstances beyond our control. The Mt. SAC Relays reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule the event without refund.

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MEET DAY INFORMATION

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PARKING

• There is no charge for invited team buses or vans.  If arriving in a van, please let the parking staff know you are an “Invited Team.”  
• ALL INVITED TEAMS WILL BE PROVIDED TWO ADDITIONAL PARKING PASSES FOR ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN THEIR TEAM PACKET (must first be picked-up at the packet pick-up). 
• All other vehicles will be charged $10. 
• Bus parking is ONLY available in Lot F (North side of Temple Avenue). 
• The invited team parking pass will allow vans and other types of vehicles to park for free in the Parking Lot F, Gateway Parking Structure (Southwest corner of Temple Avenue and Bonita), Champions Parking Structure (behind stadium) or in Lot F (next to Hammer Cage, small lot, fills up quickly).  
• Vehicles must adhere to all Mt. SAC . 
• See Mt. SAC Campus Map Website for parking lot locations and details.

PACKET PICK-UP

Team packets will be distributed at the Team Packet Pick-Up Office located east of the stadium box office, at the North end of stadium. Closest parking location is Parking Lot F (North side of Temple Avenue). Use the tunnel that runs beneath Temple Avenue and connects Lot F and the stadium front gate / box office.

• TEAM PACKET: Each invited team packet will contain Meet Program, Athlete and Staff Wristbands, 2 Parking Passes, and additional materials.

• Athlete heat and lane change WILL occur if there are scratches or a competitor fails to declare.
• Final heat and lane assignments will be assigned, on meet day, in hipping area.
• Please be aware that depending on the number of sections, there may be some slight time changes to the schedule. Please check runmtsac.com for FINAL TIME SCHEDULE.
• Shoe Check will be done at hipping.  Athletes must wear approved shoes (World Athletics Approved List) or must have WA approval in accordance of Regulation 7 of the Athletic Shoe Regulations for medical/safety reasons.
• NCAA Field Limits will also be adhered to.  1,500M=12, 5,000M=24, 10,000M=48, 3K Steeplechase=18  
• Preferred Lane Order = 5-6-4-7-3-8-2-9-1
• No needle or pin spikes allowed on the track.
  
  • Omni-Lite, pyramid or Christmas tree, spikes up to 1/4″ in length are allowed on the Hilmer Lodge Stadium Track.
• Markers – Only white athletic tape may be used to place marks on the track/runways.  No chalk, duct tape or permanent markers may be used as a mark.