Flying at the Track

Flying at the Track is Back!!

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Information

• Date: Saturday April 13th, 2024

• Time: 10am to 12:30pm (Check-in between 9:30 and 9:45am)

• Where: Olathe North High School Track (Northwest corner of the high school building)

• Who: Kindergarten through 5th Grade (Space is limited to the first 250 athletes registered)

• Cost: We are asking for a donation of $10 to the Olathe North Track & Field Team (Cash or check to USD233) the morning of the event. If you cannot donate we still want your children to be able to participate so please still sign up & bring the kids to enjoy a morning of Track & Field.

Come “Fly at the Track” with the Olathe North High School Track and Field team on April 13th from 10am-12:45am .  Kids Kindergarten through 5th grade can come have fun running, jumping, and throwing with the Olathe North Track and Field athletes and receive instructional guidance from some of the best athletes in the KC area and even the entire state of Kansas!  In addition, all participating kids will receive a medal at the completion of the experience.  Flying at the Track is only open to the first 250 to register.

The main emphasis of Flying at the Track is to provide your child with a fun experience while introducing the sport of Track and Field.  The Olathe North athletes will provide age-appropriate instruction with an emphasis on having FUN!  Events include age appropriate low hurdles, the long jump, the high jump, throws (shot put using a softball and javelin using a pool noodle), and running out of the starting blocks.

Children will be divided into groups based on age/grade and guided to different stations around the Olathe North Track and Field Complex.  Parents are welcome to follow their child(ren) to each station.

Register

To register please visit our online registration link.  Registration is open to the first 250 to register.

Schedule of Events

9:30 – 10:00am Check near the bleachers of the Olathe North Track

10:00 - 10:20am Introduction and group Warmup

10:20 – 10:40am Station 1

10:40 - 11:00am Station 2

11:00 - 11:20am Station 3

11:20 – 11:40am Station 4

11:40 - 12:00pm Station 5

12:00 – 12:20pm Station 6

12:20 - 12:40pm Station 7

12:40pm Medals and a group picture

What to Bring:

• Camera

• Water Bottle to carry around (We do NOT have access to fill up water while out at the track)

• Proper running attire (shoes, weather appropriate clothing, NO track spikes please)

• Any personal medical care or gear (inhaler, etc.)

• A ready to have fun attitude!!!

Day of Check in

Please arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 so that we can get everyone checked in and no one misses any of the experience.  Tables will be set up for check in by last name.  Children will receive a personalized bib and grouped based on the child’s age/grade.

Parking

Please park in the parking lots on the North side of the school (these are the closest lots to the track).

Questions

If you have questions, please contact lhusemanon@olatheschools.org and include “Flying at the Track” in the subject line.