Region II Division II and III

Regional Meet Information Letter

 

The Regional Championships will be held at Gatesville High School on March 8, 2008. The regular season is about over and it is time to make sure you have all the information needed concerning the Regional Meet.

 

 

*** If you are going to a meet on February 23rd, please email or call me and let me know. All results must be submitted to me before midnight of the 23rd or they will not be accepted. Absolutely No Exceptions.

ebalch@gatesvilleisd.org

 

Please read carefully the following information:

 

1.        If a lifter cannot compete for any reason, contact me immediately. I will have final results for Regionals updated by Sunday afternoon so you can see where your lifters are. After 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 25th, you will be responsible for the entry for your lifters, whether they compete or not. Failure to assume responsibility will result in disqualification of your team from Regional competition.

 

2.        Check the names and totals of your lifters to be sure everything is correct. Also check totals of your lifter and other lifters to make sure no one has been overlooked. If there are any mistakes contact me ASAP. www.thspa.org

 

3.        All lifters must compete in proper equipment. If you have any questions, check the Rules and By-Laws on the website. www.thspa.org

 

4.       Any school that has not paid their dues will pay a $200.00 dollar fine or their lifters will be disqualified from competition at the Regional Meet.

 

5.        REGIONAL MEET- Items to bring

 

a.        Entry fee- $25.00 per lifter

b.       Checks payable to Gatesville High School

c.        Eligibility Blank list from the Rules and By-Laws on the web-site signed by your Principal or Superintendent.

d.       Scholarship Applications for senior lifters.

 

6.        We will have a concession stand for your lifters. A meal deal will be offered for $5.00. Hamburger, chips, drink, and candy bar.  Please let me know if you plan to feed your lifters and I will have tickets when you arrive.  A Hospitality room will be provided for all coaches and workers.

 

7.        Weigh-in for the Regional Meet will be conducted from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7th and 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th.

 

8.        Regional T-shirts will be for sale for $20.00 each

 

9.        Lifting will begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

10.     Phone #’s for Hotels in Gatesville for the Regional Meet

 

a. Holiday Inn Express- Brand New

b. Best Western                   (254)865-2281

c. Regency Motor Inn         (254)865-8405

 

 

 

11.     If you have a lifter who has qualified in two weight classes, you must DECARE         WEIGHT by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25th, 2008. I will have the regional website updated by Sunday February 24th. If I get no weight declaration they will be assigned to the heavier class. Most coaches already know what class they will declare lifters, please let me know ASAP.

 

12.    Please check the web site through out the week to check for changes in the standings. There are always lifters dropping out. I will update web site immediately when I am notified of changes so you can find out where your lifter is in the standings.

 

13.     The State will be on March 29th, 2008 at the Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX.

 

14.     Entry Fee for the State Meet is $25.00 per lifter.

 

 

Contact info:

Email is the best way. ebalch@gatesvilleisd.org

Phone: 254-493-8237

After 6:00 p.m. 254-865-2623

 

I hope I have covered everything. If you have questions please email me. Good Luck, and be sure to get information to me on time.

 

Sincerely,

 

Eric Balch