The National Scholarship Invitational Powered By NCSA

University of Tennessee Teammates Justin Gatlin and Hassaan Stamps, create The National Scholarship Invitational to create collegiate opportunities for High School Track and Field Student Athletes. 

Thursday April 7, 2023- American Sprint Great Justin Gatlin and NCAA Champion teammate Hassaan Stamps interviewed with Todd Grasley of DyeStat and RunnerSpace to officially Launch; "The National Scholarship Invitational Powered By NCSA (Next College Student Athlete)". This event will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at beautiful IMG academy in Bradenton, FL. Each year, thousands of High School and Youth Student-Athletes in the sport of Track and Field and Cross Country go unnoticed and unsigned, leaving hundreds if not thousands of scholarship dollars on the table. 

The National Scholarship Invitational is the only High School Track and Field Meet in the country designed for athletes to showcase their talents and abilities in front of college coaches that are actively looking to sign student athletes to their rosters, ON THE SPOT!!

All an athlete needs sometimes is an opportunity and The National Scholarship Invitational is THAT OPPORTUNITY, for athletes that really want to run, jump or throw while pursuing an enhanced academic degree. There will be coaches there from the Junior College, NAIA, Division I, II or III Level. We have created a platform that allows athletes a beautifully desperate moment to continue to pursue their academic and athletic careers in a real life now or never moment! Receiving a scholarship can be a life changing and Gatlin wants athletes to have the chance to write their own destiny. 

Our Partner, NCSA (Next College Student Athlete) is the industry leader in student-athlete recruitment has Partnered with The NSI (The National Scholarship Invitational) to help educate parents, coaches and student-athletes about the extensive and meticulous college recruiting process. NCSA, will be onsite with recruiting coaches armed with all types of educational materials specifically designed to properly prepare the High School Student-Athlete for a career after High School. 

If you are in the class of 2023 and still unsigned, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! If you are a rising Junior and want to get on a school's radar, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! If you are a Sophomore or Freshman and want to get some early exposure, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

" I want to quantify the access to opportunities for our youth", states Gatlin and this event will do just that.

Mark your calendar and register today for "The National Scholarship Invitational powered by NCSA Hosted by IMG Academy"

Where Dreams and Reality Collide

***NEW EVENT ADDED***

We are excited to announce The High School National Multi Event Championships for The Decathlon and The Heptathlon happening during the Weekend of The National Scholarship Invitational at IMG Academy!!! Follow all entry information to take part in this amazing EVENT!!!!  

                                               THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INVITATIONAL – MEET INFORMATION

JUNE 3, 2023 – IMG ACADEMY – BRADENTON, FL

KEY DATES AND EVENTS FOR MEET WEEK

Tuesday, May 30

5:00 PM EST – All entries are due and close on www.runsignup.com. No late entries will be accepted.

Wednesday, May 31 (ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT)

9:00 PM EST – Accepted entries & Final Meet Schedule will be released

Thursday, June 1

1:00 PM EST – Heat sheets and flights for field events will be released

Friday, June 2

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST – Packet pick-up at Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST – Practice/shakeout

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST – NSI Social Event: Food, Fun and Examining the Process, Location Track Side IMG Track and Field Facility

Saturday, June 3

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Late packet pick-up and implement weigh-in

8:00am – 5:00 PM – Competition Schedule TBD

ENTRY INFORMATION

All entries will be handled via www.runsignup.com.

Entry Deadline:

All submissions are due by Tuesday, May 22, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST. You may edit entries online at any time before the entry deadline. All entries submitted from May 23-May 31, 2023 will be considered LATE. At 12:00am on May 31, 2023 all entries will be considered FINAL. It is our goal to provide opportunities for everyone, but we have projected field sizes to ensure a meet that remains on schedule, so it is possible that entries will not be accepted. Final accepted entries will be emailed and posted online at www.runsignup.com by 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, June 1, 2023. All questions and concerns should be directed to ScholarshipInvitational@mail.com  Any special requests are required to be sent via email for approval.

ENTRY FEES AND PAYMENT:

Entries fees and payment will be accepted only online at www.runsignup.com. Payments are required at the time of entry. Entry fee is $85 per athlete for unlimited events until May 31, 2023 11:59pm. 

ENTRY RESTRICTIONS:

·       This meet is strictly for high school athletes (9th – 12th grade)

·       Entries must be verified and achieved within the last 12 months

·       If you have a mark that is questionable, additional verification will be required (proof of meet results in which mark was achieved)

·       Entries that cannot be verified will be adjusted to a no mark/no time and seeded accordingly

·       Field sizes will be enforced in the field events

PARKING/SPECTATOR ENTRY:

Parking will be included in the admission fee for all spectators that attend the meet, no payment will be accepted at the gate.

Tickets can be purchased online via:

https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/TheNationalScholarshipInvitational  

The admissions price is $25  

Children 10 and under $10

Parking will be available at :

IMG Academy Stadium

5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210. 

FACILITY RULES:

For your safety and the safety of all competitors, no electronics/headphones in the competition areas. Coaches need to abide by coaching boxes and no spectators will be allow in the warm-up or competition areas.

TENTS:

No tents will be allowed in the stands, but tents can be used in the warm-up area.

PACKET PICK-UP:

Athletes/coaches can pick up their packets in the lobby of the Legacy Hotel at IMG. Only a wristband will be required for entry. Each Athlete will receive one wrist band for entry and two wrist bands for travel party for access to specific areas. Example: {One wristband-athlete, One wristband- Parent and One wristband Coach for access to special areas}. Additional wristbands will be available at the scheduled admissions price. Athletes will receive color-coded bibs that will allow them access to the Coaches VIP Area based off their classification in school.

CHECK-IN FOR RUNNING EVENTS:

Athletes may check in 60 minutes prior to their event but are required to check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their event. Check-in tent will be located at the warm-up track.

CHECK-IN FOR FIELD EVENTS:

Field event athletes must check-in at the event area. Athletes may check-in 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the event. Officials will provide warm-up time blocks for each flight. All field events must check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their event.

WEIGH-IN:

Weigh-ins will be held from 7:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Implements must be turned in no later than one hour before the start of the scheduled event. The games committee has the discretion to withhold any throwing implements for safety and competition reasons.

MEDICAL AND ATHLETIC TRAINER INFORMATION:

Medical staffs will be available throughout the duration of the competition schedule. We will do our best to accommodate the needs of athletes. EMS will be available on site and physician will be on call for all medical emergencies.

PRACTICE/SHAKEOUT:

The practice/shakeout window for all competitors will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

SPECTATORS/CODE OF CONDUCT:

Spectators will not be allowed in warm-up or competition areas. Any language or behavior from athletes, coaches, parents, or spectators deemed unsportsmanlike will result in disqualification and removal from the meet.