Crimson Tide Invitational Meet Information
Committed Teams
The 2027 Crimson Tide Invite will be composed of teams from the southeastern United States and other invited teams.
The 2027 Crimson Tide Invite is an Open Event. Meet management reserves the right to limit accepted entries in specific events if required by the time schedule.
Entry Information
Entries close on April 6, 2027 at 5 p.m. CT. Entries can be made through Direct Athletics. Unattached competitors must create an individual Direct Athletics account and enter themselves online ahead of the entry deadline. All entry fees paid are final and will not be refunded if an individual athlete is not accepted.
A list of accepted entries will be posted no later than April 6, 2027 at 8 p.m. CT.
Entry Restrictions
Two relay entries per team for the 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m with unlimited entries in all other events. Meet management reserves the right to limit accepted entries in specific events if required by the time schedule.
Entry Fee
$1,000 per team per gender (14 athletes or more paid on Direct Athletics only)
$35 per individual/unattached athlete (13 athletes or less paid on Direct Athletics only)
All entry fees must be paid on Direct Athletics ahead of the entry deadline. This applies to all team and individual/unattached entries.
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be in the press box in the main grandstand, accessed through the west end.Â
Pick-up Time
- Friday, April 9: Noon - 9 p.m.
- Saturday, April 10: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Timing
PrimeTime Timing is the official meet timer.
Preferred Lanes
Sprint Races: 5-6-4-7-3-8-2-9-1
Oval Races: 6-7-5-8-4-3-9-2-1
Weigh-in
Located under the main grandstand.
Weigh-in Time
Friday, April 9: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (hammer only)
Friday, April 9: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (all other implements)
Saturday, April 10: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (shot-javelin-discus)
Implements must be checked in one hour prior to the event.
Facility Availability
The facility will be open for pre-competition workouts and warm-ups on Friday, April 9, 2027 and Saturday April 10, 2027.
Friday, April 9
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Track is Open
No jumps practice
No hammer practice
Saturday, April 10
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Track is open
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Hurdle warm-up
Men - Backstretch
Women - Homestretch
Weight Room
Contact Derek Yush at dyush@ia.ua.edu for scheduling.
Event Check-In
- Running events: 10 min before at clerk
- Field events: 60 min before with head official
Competition Warm-up
Hank Crisp Indoor Facility will be TBD. The grass practice fields North of the venue will be made available for warm-ups.
Runway Markings
Only athletic tape allowed. Chalk is not permitted.
Tentative Height Progressions
- Women's High Jump: 1.60, 1.65, 1.70, 1.75, 1.80, 1.83, 1.86, 1.89, 1.92
- Men's High Jump: 1.95, 2.00, 2.05, 2.10, 2.14, 2.17, 2.20, 2.23, 2.26
- Women's Pole Vault: 3.27, 3.42, 3.57, 3.72, 3.87, 3.97, 4.07, 4.17, 4.27, 4.37
- Men’s Pole Vault: 4.40, 4.55, 4.70, 4.85, 5.00, 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.50
Results
Available online via PrimeTime Timing.
Training Room
Info TBD. Contact Bernard Burroughs at bburroughs@ia.ua.edu and Mallori Crockett at mcrockett@ia.ua.edu.
Facility Layout
See Stadium Diagram.
Parking
See Parking Diagram.
Team Camp
Team tents provided by EventWorks, located north of the outdoor track. Email Erin Sloan at e.sloan@eventworksrentals.com. Orders are due by April 5, 2027.
Showers and Locker Rooms
Contact Patrick Rogers at progers@ia.ua.edu for scheduling.
Special Facility Rules
NCAA rules apply regarding headphone use.
Spectators
Non-ticketed event. Gates open 1 hour before the first event.
Clear Bag Policy
Applies to spectators only. See rolltide.com/allclear for details.
Updates
Check event page for updates and schedule changes.
World Athletics / USATF Championship Qualifying
The meet is sanctioned by World Athletics and USATF and will follow their reporting requirements alongside NCAA rules.
