Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

TRACK & FIELDStanding Long JumpMen's Shot PutWomen's Shot PutHigh JumpRunning Long JumpSoftball Throw*PentathlonTennis Ball ThrowMini Javelin Throw*Athletes that can successfully throw more then 25 metersare strongly encouraged to participate in another field ortrack event.PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events plustwo relays.CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: Athletes must participate inArea competition to qualify for the Summer Games. Athletesshould be chosen for higher level competition from among the1st, 2nd or 3rd place winners from all divisions. Areas mayestablish additional criteria for advancement to higher levelcompetition based on behavior, overnight stay or medicalconsiderations. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e.,behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete forhigher level competition.ACTIVATION: Areas will receive quota slots after thecompletion of the Area Track and Field meet. Areas willdistribute quotas based on the criteria for advancementestablished by the Area.80Sports Information Handbook 2013-2014