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THE HARTFORD Nationals Schedule & Venues

General Information, Schedule, and Venues

The 2024 THE HARTFORD Nationals will take place in Hoover, Alabama from July 12-18, 2024.

2024 THE HARTFORD Nationals Event Information Packet

General Information

 

Health and Wellness

Grandview Medical Center, Champions Sport Medicine and Aspire Sports Institute will provide medical support to the athletes competing at THE HARTFORD Nationals. They will be onsite at each competition if an athlete has a medical concern. Both the locations of the Athletic Trainers at each competition venue, and the locations of nearby hospitals and urgent cares can be found here.  In the event of a medical emergency, please call 911.

 

Additionally, Grandview Medical Center has produced a brief video on Sports Medicine and the Emergency Action Plan for THE HARTFORD Nationals. Please watch this video prior to arrival onsite. This is an important video regarding medical concerns, severe weather guidelines, injuries, heat related illnesses, and heat illness prevention.

 

  • Please refer to the medical tent if you have any medical concerns during the competition. These will be located here.
  • If you have a medical issue outside of competition please call your medical provider, note the local resources listed here, or call 911.
  • The Sports Medicine Team will be serving registered athletes. Please allow only one coach or family member with an athlete in the tent at any given time.
  • You are responsible for your own medications such as inhalers for asthma, epi pens for severe allergies, and oxygen (we do not have oxygen on site).
  • If an athlete is seen by the Sports Medicine Team and declared to have a concussion, they will be disqualified from competition.
  • The Sports Medicine Team uses best practices for monitoring core body temperature. If needed, rapid cooling is used before transport.

 

Emergency Medical Information

Grandview Medical Center

3690 Grandview Pkwy Birmingham, AL 35243

Children’s of Alabama

1600 7th Ave South

Birmingham, AL 35233

 

Additional information for hospitals and urgent care facilities located near each competition site can be found here.

 

General Security

General security will exist for the venues as well as occasional presence from local law enforcement. If you experience a security threat, immediately dial 911 to activate emergency response, and then inform Ryan Semke who is onsite with Move United at rsemke@moveunitedsport.org or 240-268-5370.

 

Competition Environment – Weather 

Alabama weather changes rapidly. Be sure to check the weather daily, and bring a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, bug spray, and shade tents and umbrellas as needed.

Heat-related illnesses are one of the greatest risks for athletes competing outdoors. It is advised to begin hydrating a couple of days ahead of your arrival at Nationals and continue to hydrate well throughout the week. Cooling towels will be provided by Move United and ample water and ice will be available at all sport venues.

Weather announcements will be communicated through the Nationals App. If severe weather happens during a competition, an announcement will be made via the Nationals App as well as over the PA system, where applicable, and the emergency plan will be followed.

The most common weather threat in Alabama is lightning. An event delay will be implemented if lightning strikes within 15 miles during an outdoor event. Participants will be notified through the Nationals App noted above. In the event of a lightning delay, attendees shall take shelter inside fully enclosed, grounded vehicles. An announcement will be made when the all-clear after a minimum of 30 minutes have elapsed since a detected lightning strike within a 10-mile radius of the venue.

 

Schedule of Events

Click for a detailed event schedule and the event map and expand the dates below for an overview schedule.

2024 The Hartford Nationals Schedule

Thursday, July 11, 2024

TimeEventLocation
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMTrack and Field Classification *By appointmentHyatt Regency Birmingham - 2nd Floor

Friday, July 12, 2024

TimeEventLocation
8:00 AM - 11:00 AMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Riverchase Ballroom
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMTrack and Field Classification *By appointmentHyatt Regency Birmingham - 2nd Floor
9:00 AM - 11:30 AMPara Track and Field Coaches TrainingHyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey C
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Riverchase Ballroom
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMPara Track and Field Coaches TrainingHyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey C
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMTrack & Field Practice / Field Implement Check-InSpain Park High School
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMRiverchase Galleria Social at BumperNetsRiverchase Galleria Mall
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Riverchase Ballroom
8:00 PM - 8:30 PMNew Athlete / Coach OrientationHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E
8:30 PM - 9:30 PMCoaches' MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E

Saturday, July 13, 2024

TimeEventLocation
5:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast for those within the host hotel room blockHyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey A/B
7:30 AM -12:30 PMJunior Field & Jumps Competition – U17 and U20

Open (Adults) Long Jump & High Jump Competition
Spain Park High School
8:00 AM - 11:00 AMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Riverchase Ballroom
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMOpen Track Practice / Field Implement Check-InSpain Park High School
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWheelchair Tennis TournamentSpain Park High School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWheelchair Tennis Drop In and Tryout the SportSpain Park High School
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLunch *pre-purchase requiredSpain Park High School
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Riverchase Ballroom
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMField Implement Check-In (Sunday competitors only)Spain Park High School
1:30 PM - 5:00 PMWheelchair Tennis Drop In and Tryout the SportSpain Park High School
1:30 PM - 7:00 PMWheelchair Tennis TournamentSpain Park High School
2:00 PM - 7:00 PMJunior Field & Jumps Competition – U11 and U14Spain Park High School
3:00 PM - 7:00 PMOpen Track PracticeSpain Park High School
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Riverchase Ballroom
7:30 PM - 8:30 PMEducational Session for Athletes – Eat to CompeteHyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey C
7:30 PM - 8:30 PMEducational Session for Coaches –Connection Based Coaching: USOPC Coaching Education ResourcesHyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey D/E
8:30 PM - 9:30 PMCoaches' MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E

Sunday, July 14, 2024

TimeEventLocation
5:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast for those within the host hotel room blockHyatt Regency - Wynfrey A/B
6:30 AM -12:30 PMTrack Competition (All Age Groups)
6:30AM - 7:15AM: Track Warm Up

7:30AM: Competition Starts
3000m, 5000m, 100m, 4 x 100m Relay, Universal Relay
Spain Park High School
7:30 AM - 12:30 PMOpen (Adults) Shot Put & Discus Spain Park High School
8:00 AM - 11:00 AMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWheelchair Tennis TournamentSpain Park High School
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLunch *pre-purchase requiredSpain Park High School
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
1:30 PM - 7:00 PMWheelchair Tennis TournamentSpain Park High School
2:30 PM - 7:00 PMTrack Competition (All Age Groups)

2:30 PM– 3:15 PM: Track Warm Up

3:30 PM: Competition Starts
60m, 60m weave, 800m, 200m
Spain Park High School
3:30 PM - 7:00 PMOpen (Adults) Javelin & ClubSpain Park High School
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
7:30 PM - 8:30 PMEducational Session - SSI and Vocational Rehabilitation – The Keys to Getting ApprovedHyatt Regency - Wynfrey C
9:00 PM - 10:00 PMCoaches' MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E

Monday, July 15, 2025

TimeEventLocation
5:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast for those within the host hotel room blockHyatt Regency - Wynfrey A/B
6:30 AM - 12:30 PMTrack Competition (All Age Groups)
6:30AM - 7:15AM: Track Warm Up

7:30AM: Competition Starts
1500m, 20m, 400m, 800m Medley Relay
Spain Park High School
8:00 AM - 11:00 AMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMSwim Classification *By appointmentLakeshore Foundation
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWheelchair Tennis ClinicSpain Park High School
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMThe Hartford Gifting MomentSpain Park High School
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLunch *pre-purchase requiredSpain Park High School
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMShooting - Open Practice TimeFinley Center
3:00 PM - 4:30 PMWelcome Ceremony Social

Sport clinics: Boccia, Cycling, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Fencing
Hoover Met Complex
5:00 PM - 7:30 PMWelcome CeremonyHoover Met Stadium
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Paratriathlon Briefing MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E
9:00 PM - 10:00 PMCoaches' MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

TimeEventLocation
5:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast for those within the host hotel room blockHyatt Regency - Wynfrey A/B
7:00 AM – 11:00 AMParatriathlon Competition

7:00AM – 7:45 AM: Paratriathlon Course Open for Transitions Set Up

8:00 AM: Competition Starts
Oak Mountain State Park
8:00 AM - 11:00 AMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMArchery Classification *By appointmentHyatt Regency - 2nd Floor
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMSwim Classification *By appointmentLakeshore Foundation
9:00 AM – 10:30 AMSwimming Clinic 1 (*Repeated in clinic 2)Lakeshore Foundation
9:00 AM – 12:00 PMShooting Competition Preliminaries *By sign upFinley Center
10:00 AM – 11:30 AMAdaptive Boxing ClinicLakeshore Foundation
11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSwimming Clinic 2 (*Repeat of clinic 1)Lakeshore Foundation
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLunch *pre-purchase requiredLakeshore Foundation & Finley Center
12:00 PM – 8:00 PMPowerlifting Competition

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Weigh-In

2:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Warm Up Benches Open

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Rookie & NextGen Competition

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Elite & Legends Competition
Lakeshore Foundation
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
1:30 PM – 4:30 PMShooting Competition Preliminaries *By sign upFinley Center
2:00 PM – 3:30 PMSwimming - Practice Session 1Lakeshore Foundation
3:30 PM – 5:00 PMSwimming - Practice Session 2Lakeshore Foundation
6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLakeshore Foundation SocialLakeshore Foundation
7:00 PM – 8:00 PMMove United Para-College Recruiting ShowcaseLakeshore Foundation
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & CoachHyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
9:00 PM - 10:00 PMCoaches' MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

TimeEventLocation
5:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast for those within the host hotel room blockHyatt Regency - Wynfrey A/B
7:00 AM – 12:00 PMSwim Competition - Short Course

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM: Swim Warm Up

8:00 AM: Competition Starts
100 (4x25) Medley Relay, 200 Free, 25 Free, 75 IM, 100 IM, 100 Back, 50 Free, 50 Breast, 25 Breast
Birmingham CrossPlex
8:00 AM - 11:00 AMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach

*Only athletes beginning competition on Wednesday PM or Thursday
Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
8:30 AM – 10:00 AMShooting Competition Finals (SH1 & VI Youth & Adult)Finley Center
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMArchery Classification *By appointmentHyatt Regency - 2nd Floor
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMPractice – ArcheryHoover Met Stadium
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMShooting Competition Finals (SH2 Youth & Adult)Finley Center
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLunch *pre-purchase requiredFinley Center & Birmingham CrossPlex
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach

*Only athletes beginning competition on Thursday
Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
1:30 PM – 3:30 PMPractice – ArcheryHoover Met Stadium
3:00 PM – 8:00 PMSwim Competition - Short Course

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Swim Warm Up

4:00 PM: Competition Starts

100 (4X25) Free Relay, 100 Breast, 50 Back, 100 Free, 25 Back, 50 Fly, 25 Fly, 100 Fly
Birmingham CrossPlex
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMCheck-In: Athlete & Coach

*Only athletes beginning competition on Thursday
Hyatt Regency - Riverchase Ballroom
9:00 PM - 9:45 PMCoaches' MeetingHyatt Regency – Wynfrey D/E

Thursday ,July 18, 2024

TimeEventLocation
5:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast for those within the host hotel room blockHyatt Regency - Wynfrey A/B
7:00 AM – 12:30 PMSwim Competition - Long Course

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM: Swim Warm Up

8:00 AM: Competition Starts
200 Medley Relay, 200 Free, 150 IM, 200 IM, 100 Free, 50 Breast, 100 Breast, 50 Free, 50 Back, 100 Back, 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 400 Free, 200 Free Relay
Birmingham CrossPlex
8:00 AM – 1:00 PMArchery CompetitionHoover Met Stadium
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLunch *pre-purchase requiredBirmingham CrossPlex & Hoover Met Stadium
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMClosing Dinner Celebration *Pre-purchased tickets requiredFinley Center

Event Venues

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the recommended airport for those traveling to our event via airplane. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United all service Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Ground transportation is the responsibility of each athlete, coach, and family members attending Nationals.  Transportation is not provided by the local organizing committee or Move United.

Host Hotel

Host hotel information can be found on our Host City and Hotels page.

Competition Venues

Downloadable Map & Venue Addresses is HERE.