Track Season Started

The track season officially started on the 12th of April 2021, at Galileo Middle School. The coaches for both girls and boys track are Coach Pechek, Coach Drobny, Coach Banker, and Ms. Bustillos. The coaches train their athletes in events such as running, jumping, and throwing.

As I interviewed Coach Pechek about boys track he stated that, boys track has started the same time when girls track has started. Since it has already started, they will still allow you to join track; all you need is your physical, permission slip and a blue card filled out. You also do not have to pay fees! This is also very important since it is a big deal since athletes usually have to pay fees.

This year, Coach Pecheck has a lot of emotions for Covid-19 and track happening at the same time. Because quarantine and the virus is still happening, he is nervous that it could possibly get cancelled. Overall, Coach Pechek is very excited that the kids could do something fun during school while Covid-19 is still happening.

In track practice, the girls and boys both practice together either outside or inside the gym, depending on the weather and how cold it is. Track practice starts at 3:45 pm and goes to 5:35 pm after school at our track and the field when the weather and temperature are good. If not, they practice in the gym and in the school hallways.

In track practice they do warm ups and the coaches teach them different events in track and field. Coach Pechek and the other coaches do want kids to try it and have fun!

In track and field, they do require athletes to wear masks. If they are outside, 6-feet-apart, and socially distancing, they are allowed to take off their masks!

Good luck to all the athletes who are doing track and field!