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Louisville Indoor Games

General Information

The Louisville Indoor Games will be held on Feb. 3, 2024, at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. This event is open to high school athletes.

Doors open at 7 a.m. for coach and athlete check-in at the South 30th Street entrance. Doors open at 8 a.m. for spectator admission at the main entrance from Lot A. The meet begins at 9 a.m.

Use the below address to find the meet location using GPS:

Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
3029 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40212

Registration

Click HERE to register. Registration cost is $15 per individual athlete entry and $50 per relay team entry.

There are limited entries for all events.

Races will be seeded after event declaration.

Coaches

Coaches are not allowed on the competition floor, excluding pole vault coaches. There will be a designated box near the pole vault pit.

Coaches must have a wristband credential to enter the building. These will be provided at team check-in. The number of credentials provided is based on the number of registered athletes on a team as follows: 2-5 athletes – 1 credential; 6-10 athletes – 2 credentials; 11-15 athletes – 3 credentials; 16+ athletes – 4 credentials.

NOTE: Coaches credentials will not be provided for unattached athletes.

Spectators

Spectator tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is $15 per person (+ $2 facility fee) for an all-day pass. Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 1 at 9 a.m. ET. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Preferred Hotels

For teams traveling from out-of-town, the Holiday Day Inn Express, 800 W. Market Street, is offering a special rate for those attending the Louisville Indoor Games. Click HERE to register.

Live Stream

For anyone who is not able to watch the competition inside the facility, you can watch the event LIVE on Milesplit. Click HERE to join the stream with Milesplit PRO.

Concierge Table

Louisville Tourism will staff a concierge table located near the lobby area to provide information regarding local restaurants, attractions etc. For advance community information, click HERE.

USA Track & Field 

USA Track & Field will have a table to assist with membership enrollment and to promote the USATF National Youth Indoor Championship.

Event Merchandise

Custom-made event merchandise will be available to purchase on-site.

Parking

Buses will be directed to designated parking areas by facility personnel. Bus parking is free. Parking for vans and cars is available on-site for $5 a vehicle. An in-and-out parking pass is available for $10; please let the parking attendant know if you want this type of pass. Van and car parking is only available in Lot A; access is off of Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Order of Running Events

Doors open at 7 a.m. for coach and athlete check-in; meet start time is at 9 a.m. This meet will have a rolling schedule.

  • 4 x 800 relay
  • 60 meter hurdles
  • 60 meter dash
  • -Raise Track-
  • 1-mile run 
  • 4 x 200 meter relay 
  • 400 meter dash
  • 800 meter dash 
  • 200 meter dash
  • 4 x 400 meter relay
  • 2-mile run 

Order of Field Events

Doors open at 7 a.m. for coach and athlete check-in; field events will follow the below schedule.

  • Boys’ shot put followed by girls’ shot put
  • Boys’ and girls’ long jump
  • Boy’s high jump followed by girls’ high jump
  • Boys’ and girls’ triple jump
  • Girls pole vault followed by boys’ pole vault

Spikes

  • Only 1/4″ spike are allowed.
  • Athletes must go through spike-check to have spikes tagged prior to entering the facility. Spike-check will be located in the tent adjacent to the main entrance.
  • Spikes are only permitted on the competition floor.
  • Wearing spikes is not allowed on the concourse or in the stands.

Team Camps

All teams may establish a team camp in the area designated on the mezzanine level located at the north end of the facility or in the bleachers located near the South 30th Street entrance. Athletes may NOT camp in the grandstand area.

Safety Policy

The use of headphones and cell phones are only permitted in the team camp area. No bags are allowed on the track or in the warmup area.

Cell phones will not be allowed on the arena floor.

Hydration

There will be no post-race hydration provided. Please make sure to bring your own water or hydration. Only water will be allowed near the track or other competition areas.

There are water fountains in the facility as well as concessions available for purchase.

Pre-Race Guidelines

  • Athletes must declare their attendance at the declaration table in the mezzanine area to be seeded in events.
  • Athletes are to report to the clerking area when events are called over public address system. Any athlete who does not report by the third call will be scratched from the event.
  • Field event(s) check-in occurs adjacent to field event competition areas
  • No substitutions or race day additions will be allowed. Athletes must wear bib number on front of uniform, clearly visible. Hip/Lane numbers (if applicable) shall be worn on the left chest and left hip, clearly visible and not obstructed by uniform.

Post-Race Guidelines 

  • It is important that all athletes exit the track once their event is finished. Finish line officials will guide athletes to the exit.
  • Meet management medical staff will be on-site at all times. If a medical emergency occurs, team trainers will be allowed in to attend to their school’s athlete.

Results

For live meet results, click HERE. Overall meet results can be found HERE

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will open at 7 a.m. on the day of the meet. Packet pickup will take place in the mezzanine.

Medical

Athletic trainers will be stationed at the south end of the facility near the finish line.

Awards

Fleet Feet Louisville will be providing awards for the top three male and female finishers in each event.

Timing

DC Timing is the timing company. Photo Finish Timing (FAT) will be used for all running events.

Implements

The meet will not provide any throwing implements. Starting blocks will be provided.

Sanctioning

The Louisville Indoor Games is sanctioned by USA Track & Field.

Age Categories

The Louisville Indoor Games is for high school-aged athletes only.

Contact

For questions or additional information, please contact:

MiKayla Morton
Louisville Sports Commission
mmorton@louisvillesports.org