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WACT SIVER – NACAC NEW LIFE INVITATIONAL
                                 Miramar City, Florida, USA
       North America, Central America, and Caribbean Athletics Association – NACAC AA
                      United States Track and Field Federation – USATF
                                   Saturday, June 5, 2021

Dear Coaches, Agents and WA Member Federations:

It is pleasure to extent to you and your Federation or Club an invitation for the WACT Silver –
NACAC New Life Invitational sponsored by NACAC AA and USATF.

As you are all aware due to the Pandemic of COVID-19 we were forced to cancel this event last
year and have had to deal with several obstacles before finally presenting the event this year
for the benefit of our athletes from the NACAC Area. We are very happy to stage this event and
with the cooperation of USATF we give our athletes the opportunity to move up in the World
Ranking as well as sharing part of the prize money.

The Organization of the WACT Silver – NACAC New Life Invitational will follow all CDC and
USATF COVID-19 protocol requirements.

SPECIAL TECHNICAL & ORGANIZATIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER
TO COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT SITUATION DUE TO THE COVID-19:

          •   There will be a specific number of spectators (2100) allowed, during and after the
              meet.
          •   Field events will have a total of six (6) trials per participant as specified by the
              World Athletics Competition and Technical Rulebook.
          •   The meet will be Open Division (International Athletes from NACAC &
              CONSUDATLE National Federations, University Students-Athletes and High-
              Performance Club Athletes that meet the standards within the top best marks of
              the projected number of entries for each event. For the selection of the
              participants in each event we will take in consideration the official marks from
              2019 up to 2021. The Meet Organizational Committee will have the absolute right
              to accept or not the individuals(s) entries.

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(DUE TO COVID-19 SCENARIO, THE MAXIMUM EVENTS AND ENTRIES ALLOCATED FOR THIS YEAR
                             EDITION ARE THE FOLLOWING)

                           EVENT(S)              GENDER      ENTRIES
                100 meters                          F           24
                100 meters                         M            24
                200 meters                          F           16
                200 meters                         M            16
                400 meters                          F           16
                400 meters                         M            16
                800 meters                          F           12
                800 meters                         M            12
                100 meters Hurdles                  F           16
                110 meters Hurdles                 M            16
                400 meters Hurdles                  F            8
                4x100 meters Relay                  F        8 teams
                4x100 meters Relay                 M         8 teams
                4x400 meters Relay                  F        8 teams
                4x400 meters Relay                 M         8 teams
                Long Jump                           F           12
                Long Jump                          M            12
                Triple Jump                         F           12
                Discus Throw                        F           12

Prize Money – there will be a total of sixteen (16) events receiving prize money as
described below.

                        Place                        Prize
                         1st                                 $1,600.00
                         2nd                                  1,200.00
                         3rd                                    900.00
                         4th                                    600.00
                         5th                                    400.00

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COVID-19 Protocol

NACAC AA will follow the guidelines required by USATF and the Department of Health and the
Department of Sports of the City of Miramar for each person (athletes, coaches, technical
officials, technical support personnel and the limited media personnel, that will be allowed to
enter the facilities).
    1. All athletes, official’s, coaches, technical personnel, media personal, and anyone involved with
       the meet organization and the competition must present an official ID and a certificate with a
       negative result for a COVID-19 PCR test done 72 hours of the start of the meet. Anyone that has
       both vaccinations and presents evidence, only must take the COVID-19 Antigen test 72 hour
       prior to the meet.
    2. Athletes coming from outside the United States must present a certificate of a PCR COVID-19
       test with a negative result done 72 hours prior to arrival in the United States.
    3. The use of a mask will be always required except when the athlete is competing. In field events
       the athlete(s) will be required to use the mask while he or she is not competing (making their
       trial).
    4. Disinfectant with at least 70% alcohol will be always provided in all places related to the
       competition area and where there will be concentration of athletes and other personal,
       restrooms, implements, etc.

For invited participants from outside Puerto Rico, please let us know, as soon as possible, the following:

    1. Confirmation of Participation.
    2. Send to us as soon as possible, date of arrival with all the details (airline, flight number, a
       breakdown of the number of participants (athletes-males and females, coaches, other support
       personnel, etc.), and information of departure.
    4. Host Hotel will be Springhill by The Marriott and Hampton Hotel. Send the above information to
       us via email.
The City of Miramar and the NACAC Organizing Committee is looking forward to hosting you and your
athletes, therefore do not hesitate to contact us if you have any specific needs and questions.
Cordially,

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Mike Sands – NACAC President
Keith Joseph – NACAC General Secretary
Tony Campbell – Meet Organizer
Clarence Williams – Parks and Recreation Athletic Program Manager
Prof. Michael A. Serralta – NACAC Technical Delegate

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Competition Dates:          Saturday, June 5, 2021

Location:                   Ansin Sports Complex – Miramar City, Florida

Competition Divisions:      Open Division (International Athletes from NACAC & CONSUDATLE
                            National Federations, University Students-Athletes and High-
                            Performance Club Athletes.

Rules of the Competition:   World Athletics Competition and Technical Rules.

Local Transportation:       The City of Miramar, Fl will provide local transportation to all invited
                            international athletes, to and from the airport, to and from the hotel
                            and to and from competition site with previous arrangement with the
                            Organizing Committee. You must let us know your arrival and departure
                            itinerary. Arrival and departure information must be sent to Tony
                            Campbell tony_campbell6@aol.com and Mike Sands
                            mike.sands54@gmail.com .

Facilities:                 The Ansin Sports Complex 5,000+ Seating Capacity, 8-Lane Oval/ 9-
                            Lane Straightaway, 400m Standard Track, Discus and Hammer Throw
                            (combined), FTX Mondo Surface, High Jump, WA (World Athletics)
                            Certified, Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole
                            Vault, Steeplechase, Warm-Up Area, Locker Rooms w/ male &
                            female showers, Concession Stand, Press Box

Parking:                    There are plenty of parking spaces at the facilities.

Medical Services:           Paramedics will be on site for any emergency as well as an
                            ambulance.

Warm up:                    Preliminary warm-up will be done at the designated area outside the
                            stadium.

Trainers:                   Tents will be in designated areas by the Organizing Committee.

Call Room:                  There will be two call rooms for the flow of the athletes. Athletes must
                            check in at least an hour before their event at the Secretariat and call
                            room area. Athletes that do not comply with this rule will be scratch
                            from the event.

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Weight in:                      All implements must be turn in and weighted in by the Technical
                                Director at least two (2) hours before the start of the throwing
                                event for proper certification of such implements.

NACAC Technical Delegate: Prof. Michael A. Serralta

Officials:                      The Central Florida Track Officials Association (CFTOA) will be
                                officiating the competition. (To Be Confirmed)

International Area Starter:     Tiffany A. Banks (USA)

International PF Judge:         Noel Cedeño (PUR)

Photo Finish:                   Half Mile Timing, Inc. – Scott Peters

Competition Director:           TBD

Technical Director:             TBD

Announcer:                      Phillipa Willie

Entries:                        Entries must be done online no later than Friday, May 28, 2021,
                                and sent to Scott Peters halfmiletiming@yahoo.com , with copy
                                to Tony Campbell tony_campbell6@aol.com and Michael
                                Serralta, at mserralta.nacac@gmail.com .
                                No late entries will be accepted.

Results:                        Due to COVID-19 restrictions, results will be posted in the
                                following web page: (to be determined)

 Since we are running several events, heats against time it is a mandatory that you enter a
legitimate time for each competitor. Failing to do this means that your athlete will not be
accepted in the meeting.

Final Declarations: Final declarations and scratches in running events must be done at least an
hour before the start or as soon as possible. This is compulsory, and the coach or agent must
notify the Competition Secretariat.

Uniforms: Athletes must wear the official school or club uniform. Bib numbers will be issued to
all athletes and must be used by all the athletes in the front part of their jersey.

Awards:         A T-shirt will be given to all participants.
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WACT SILVER LABEL – NACAC NEW LIFE INVITATIONAL
                               Miramar, Florida, USA
                               Saturday, June 5,2021

                                 Schedule of Events

Num.      Time                 Events                   Gender            Round
101    2:00 p.m.   Discus Throw                          Men              Finals
102    2:00 p.m.   Long Jump                            Women             Finals
103    2:00 p.m.   100m Semi-Finals                     Women           Semi-Finals
104    2:15 p.m.   100m Semi-Finals                      Men            Semi-Finals
105    2:35 p.m.   100m Hurdles Women Semi-Finals       Women           Semi-Finals
106    2:55 p.m.   110m Hurdles Men Semi-Finals          Men            Semi-Finals
107    3:00 p.m.   400m Hurdles Women Finals            Women             Finals
108    3:10 p.m.   400m Hurdles Men Finals               Men              Finals
109    3:15 p.m.   Long Jump                             Men              Finals
110    3:20 p.m.   100m Women Finals                    Women             Finals
111    3:30 p.m.   100m Men Finals                       Men              Finals
112    3:40 p.m.   400m Women Final                     Women             Finals
113    3:50 p.m.   400m Men Final                        Men              Finals
114    4:00 p.m.   800m Women Finals                    Women             Finals
115    4:10 p.m.   800m Men Finals                       Men              Finals
116    4:20 p.m.   200m Women Finals                    Women             Finals
117    4:30 p.m.   200m Men Finals                       Men              Finals
118    4:30 p.m.   Triple Jump – Women                  Women             Finals
119    4:40 p.m.   100m Hurdles Women Finals            Women             Finals
120    4:50 p.m.   110m Hurdles Men Finals               Men              Finals
                                       BREAK
121    5:20 p.m.   4x100m Relay Women Finals            Women             Finals
122    5:30 p.m.   4x100m Relay Men Finals               Men              Finals
123    5:40 p.m.   4x400m Relay Women Finals            Women             Finals
124    5:50 p.m.   4x400m Relay Men Finals               Men              Finals
Note:
This schedule is a working document that can changes due to special circumstances. Any
change must be approved by the Technical Delegate.

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Entry Form

 Team/Club                                     Abrev.          Cell Phone

 E-mail                                        Agent / Coach

               Name                  Event #   Time/Mark         Meet         Date/Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Relay 4 x 100 – Yes ( )   No (   )
Relay 4 x 400 – Yes ( )   No (   )

 Send to: Scott Peters halfmiletiming@yahoo.com , Tony Campbell tony_campbell6@aol.com
 and a copy to Michael Serralta, at mserralta.nacac@gmail.com .
 No late entries will be accepted.

In the Meet Column you must indicate the name of the meet where the time/mark was
established if time/mark cannot be confirmed the entry will NOT be accepted.

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For more information, contact:

Tony Campbell
Meet Organizer
tony_campbell6@aol.com
Tel. +1 (310) 901-8314

Michael Serralta
NACAC Technical Delegate
mserralta.nacac@gmail.com
Tel. (787) 402-7130

Mike Sands
NACAC President
mike.sands54@gmail.com
Tel. +1 (310) 901-8314

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