Registration is through Direct Athletics for this meet.

Meet is Full!!!

Please Join us for the 6th Annual John Tasopolos Memorial Invitational!

John Tasopolos Invitational was created due to the generosity and for the legacy of John Tasopolos. John graduated from St. Petersburg High in 1960 and was a member of the Track and Field team. John graciously established a Scholarship Foundation to recognize students and athletes who exemplify athletic or community achievement, promote good sportsmanship, encourage and maintain high scholastic achievement, carry themselves with integrity at all times and to assist those in need with the costs of higher education.



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Coaches Meeting: Will be March 25th, 2025, via Zoom

Link will be posted 



Meet Information:

Current List of Teams Participating:

Palm Harbor University

Pinellas Park

Tarpon Springs

Hollins

Osceola (Seminole)

Clearwater

Bell Creek

Clearwater Central Catholic

St. Petersburg Catholic

River Ridge

Classical Prep

St. Stephens Episcopal

Lakeside Christian

Northeast (SP)

Lakeside Christian

Bradenton Christian

East Lake

Countryside

St. Petersburg

1.  Arrival Time: 

     Due to the dismissal time of SPHS it is imperative that NO BUS or ATHLETE or SPECTATOR arrive before 2:30 PM.

    The only exception will be for Javelin and Pole Vault.

      If team buses, athletes, or spectators start arriving before 2:30 then we will have massive congestion as students and staff are leaving.

     Please be mindful of this request.

     Limit on Field Event Entries:

     We are limiting all field events to only TWO (2) entries. 

     We suggest only entering your top athletes. 

     We will measure every attempt.

     All Other Entries:

     Three (3) entries, per event

   ***Per FSHA Rules Athletes can only compete in 4 events 

     Limit of three (3) events per athlete (unless running a relay)

     There will be a "Consolation" 1600 with unlimited entries.

     Meet Registration:

     Directathletics.com

     Close of Entries:

     Entries will close on Monday, March 24th at 11:59 PM

    Due to the number of teams, and entries, we WILL NOT reopen entries if the deadline is missed.

     Final Schedule:

    We will send out the final schedule on Tuesday, March 25th

     Payment:

     $100.00 Per Team ($200.00 for both the Boy's and Girl's Teams)

     Fees may be mailed or delivered at the meet during the coach's meeting.

     Checks Payable to "SPHS"

     $8.00 per spectator

     Coaches must have ID Card for entry

     Infield:

     The infield will be closed to all spectators.

     Electronic devices and any "headgear" will be prohibited on the infield.

     Volunteer Officials:

     Please assign three volunteers to run the PV, HJ, Jav, Shot, Discus, LJ/TJ

     We will provide tape measures, rakes, flags and marking devices

     If you would prefer to run a particular event, please state what event, otherwise we will assign volunteers where needed

    Of course, any help with hurdles and zone judges will be appreciated

    Tent City:

     Will be located on the tennis courts behind the Visitors Bleachers ONLY

     Concession Stand/Restrooms:

     Will be located on the Home Bleacher Side

     In order to access the area athletes must exit the open gate just across from the Triple Jump Pit. 

     Please advise your athletes to stay off the track while walking over to the area

   Please advise your athletes to not linger on the grass along the curve

     Awards:

     Individual awards, for the top three place holders, can be picked up at the awards tent that will be located on the infield

     Trainer:

     Will be located on the infield

     Schedule of Events:

   •   3:00 PM
   •    Javelin/Shot/Discus is located on the Grass Field next to the primary parking lot and will begin at 3:00 PM
   •   Boys Javelin followed Girls
   •   Boys Shot followed by Girls will begin after Javelin is completed
   •   Girls Discus followed by Girls will begin after Javelin is completed
   •   Pole Vault

     Girls followed by Boys

   1.   3:30 PM
   2.    High Jump
   3.   Boys followed by Girls
   4.    Long Jump
   5.   Boys followed by Girls (PV Side)
   6.    Triple Jump
   7.   Girls followed by Boys (HJ Side)
   8.   4:00 PM -4 x 800 M Relay Final
   9.   4:20 PM (Third Call will be timed so that we are prepared to start as soon as 4 x 800 is completed)
   10.    1600 M "Consolation" / Must be registered
   11.   Please enter best times as the top two heats will race in the evening section
   12.   All other heats will race at 4:15 PM
   13.   5:00 PM (Timed Finals)
   14.    100 M Hurdles
   15.    100 M Dash
   16.    1600 M (Top 32 seeded times)
   17.    4 x 100 M Relay 
   18.   SPHS Senior Night Presentation / John Tapsopolos Award
   19. 400 M Dash
   20.   400 M Hurdles
   21.   800 M Run
   22.   200 M Dash
   23.  3200 M Run (Top 24 Seeded Times)
   24.   4 x 400 M Relay
   25.   Trophy Presentation for top three teams
   26. MVP Presentation Boy/Girls