W E L C O M E
In middle school track and Field, our philosophy is to expose young student athletes to the sport by teaching a variety of workout styles, form, pacing, race etiquette and strategy. Most importantly, how to be a good teammate.
All runners should know wherever life take them, this is a sport they call always come back to for enjoyment, stress relief, to build social connections, or to compete.
Outdoor track 2024
Coaching Staff: Michael McCarthy, Gregg Morton, Dawn Palme
Email: Michael.mccarthy@gorhamschools.org
First practice Monday. 4/22*
Last day Thursday 5/23
Visit the tab labeled Outdoor Track General Info for more info.
Updated Meet schedule as of 04/01/24
Students will only attend practice on days they attend school
Students should be ready for practice by 2:45 pm and meet on the Outdoor basketball courts
If you're using the locker rooms to dress out for practice, change quickly, and take all of your belongings out with you or use a lock.
Practice will go until 4:00 pm - the late bus will be available, students need to sign-up at the beginning of the school day.
No practice on Fridays or ER days.
What to bring:
Clothes/Layers comfortable and appropriate for running and the weather. We will run outdoors even if it is cold
Sneakers appropriate for running distance - Running spikes are not allowed in middle school track. If you want to get Flats (this is definitely not necessary) you can, but the spikes must be unscrewed. Practicing in flats is not recommended unless it is done for short distances on the track.
Water bottle labeled with name.
A Watch for timing intervals and longer runs. Helps athletes with pacing and personal responsibility.
Uniforms:
Students will be supplied with a uniform top, there is a number on the back.
BLACK SHORTS can be your own, if you do not have a pair of black shorts, we can find you a pair. Otherwise, there should be no other colors with the exception of a little bit of white on them, such as a stripe.