41st Ralph Vernacchia Invitational
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Bellingham, WA | Civic Stadium
- Western Washington (host), Simon Fraser, Seattle Pacific, Alaska Anchorage, Central Washington, Saint Martin's, British Columbia, Everett CC, Pacific Lutheran, Trinity Western, Green River College, Northwest Univ., Evergreen State, Olympic College, Pacific Lutheran.
Note: Team scores will be kept according to NCAA rules: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 for the top 8 individuals regardless of affiliation, and 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 for relays (only one relay per institution may score).
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our spacious grandstands are covered and provide ample room for safe viewing.
- $8 for adults
- $5 for students (Viking Territory Passes accepted)
- Free for children 5-and-under
| THROWING EVENTS |
| 9:00 |
Women's Hammer Throw |
| 11:40 |
Men's Hammer Throw |
| 1:30 |
Women's Discus Throw |
| 1:30 |
Men's Shot Put |
| 3:30 |
Men's Discus Throw |
| 3:30 |
Women's Shot Put |
| FIELD EVENTS |
| 10:50 |
Dick Henrie Women's Pole Vault |
| 11:00 |
Women's Triple Jump (South Runway) |
| 11:00 |
Men's Triple Jump (North Runway) |
| 12:00 |
Men's Javelin |
| 12:55 |
Women's High Jump |
| 1:00 |
Men's Long Jump (North Runway) |
| 1:20 |
Dick Henrie Men's Pole Vault |
| 1:45 |
Women's Javelin |
| 2:30 |
Women's Long Jump (South Runway) |
| 3:50 |
Men's High Jump |
| TRACK EVENTS |
| 10:35 |
Men's 10,000m |
| 11:20 |
Men's 4x800 Relay |
| 11:35 |
Women's 3000m Steeplechase |
| 11:55 |
Men's 3000m Steeplechase |
| 12:15 |
Women's 4x100 Relay |
| 12:20 |
Men's 4x100 Relay |
| 12:30 |
Women's 1500m |
| 12:45 |
Men's 1500m |
| 1:05 |
Women's 100m Hurdles |
| 1:15 |
Men's 110m Hurdles |
| 1:25 |
Women's 400m |
| 1:35 |
Men's 400m |
| 1:55 |
Women's 100m |
| 2:10 |
Men's 100m |
| 2:40 |
Women's 800m |
| 2:50 |
Men's 800m |
| 3:10 |
Women's 400m Hurdles |
| 3:20 |
Men's 400m Hurdles |
| 3:35 |
Women's 200m |
| 3:45 |
Men's 200m |
| 4:10 |
Pfueller Family Women's 5000m |
| WWU SENIOR RECOGNITION |
| 4:35 |
Senior Recognition |
| TRACK EVENTS |
| 4:50 |
Brent Golden Memorial Men's 5000m |
| 5:15 |
Women's 4x400 Relay |
| 5:25 |
Alex Binkerd Memorial Men's 4x400 Relay |
The
Ralph Vernacchia Invitational is named in honor of the long-time mentor of the men's track & field and cross country programs at Western. Ralph's career included one cross country and seven track & field district titles, as well as countless NAIA All-Americans and NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Ralph retired in 2011 from Western, where he was a professor in the PE Department, and from USA Track & Field, where he was the co-chair of the Sports Medicine & Sciences' Psychological Services subcommittee. He served as psychologist for the 2000 USA Track & Field Olympic team in Sydney. He was inducted into the WWU Viking Hall of Fame in 1988 as a coach.
Professional timing and results services will be provided by
PNTFO. Follow live results at
live.pntfo.com. Final results will be posted on TFRRS.org shortly after the conclusion of the meet.
- The City of Bellingham has an Atlas track at Civic Field Stadium, which includes the high jump area, dual pole vault and long/triple jump runways, and the javelin approach. A structural re-coating occurred in 2018. The facility allows a maximum of quarter-inch spikes for all running and jumping events, and 3/8" maximum for the javelin throw. The throwing circles are brushed concrete.
- All events can be contested within the facility's fences. Except for the high jump, the field events are on the outside of the perimeter of the track on the north side of the stadium.
- The track is eight lanes; multiple heats will be required in most events, including 800m, 1500m/mile, and 5000m.
If teams need locker and shower space after the meet, Civic Field Stadium has very limited space. Please plan to give us plenty of advanced notice, and to supply your own towels.
- The WWU Ralph Vernacchia has established itself as one of the premier meets in the Pacific Northwest with a history of over forty years! Our long-time meet management team has shown the ability to put on a meet for the athletes, creating the best competitive situations possible in all events.
- The WWU Vernacchia regularly attracts over 500 competitors representing around 40 teams, offering deep, competitive fields.
Civic Field Stadium is a great place for a FIELD and track meet.
