Advancement to the State Open Championships: The first place finisher from each class
meet plus the next 14 best performances across all of the class meets in each event.
Advancement to the New England Championships: The top six finishers from the State
Open Championships. Athletes must declare their intent-to-enter the event at the New England
Meet when receiving their state open award. If fewer than six athletes declare, the 7th place
and then the 8th place finisher will be allowed to declare.