TRACK & Field 101

TRACK & FIELD 101

Track and field consists of 8 separate event categories:

TRACK EVENTS

• sprints (400m races and shorter)

• relays

• hurdles

• distance (800m races and longer)

FIELD EVENTS

• horizontal jumps (long jump and triple jump)

• vertical jumps (high jump)

• pole vault

• throws (discus and shot put)

Athletes are welcome to try any and all events to see what they enjoy and excel at. Each event category has its own set of coaches. 

Center Meet Scoring

Top 3 athletes in each event score points. 1st= 5 points, 2nd= 3 points and 3rd= 1point

The team with the most points at the conclusion of all 16 events is the winner. Most points win!

League Meet Scoring

The top 6 athletes in each event score points. 1st= 10 points, 2nd= 8 points, 3rd= 6 points, 4th= 4 points, 5th= 2 points and 6th= 1 point.

The team with the most points at the conclusion of all 17 events is the winner. Most points win!

Determining League Champion

The league champion is determined by the overall record against the other 5 teams in our league (Lincoln, St Mary's, Tokay, Tracy, West).