2026 Hempfield Track and Field Information
1. Required Paperwork – MUST be handed in by 2/18
Proof of Athletic Physical – PIAA CIPPE form OR Section 7 Recert. Form
1. If on HEMPFIELD High team in fall or winter – One page Section 7 Recert. Form
2. If no HS sport so far this school year, FULL PIAA CIPPE packet completed by a physician.
All athletes MUST be registered in the ATS system. If you were on an HHS fall or winter sport,
simply update your information in the ATS app. If not, you need to register on the ATS app.
THIS MUST BE DONE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE!
2. Schedule (Competition Schedule is on the reverse side)
a. First Day of Practice – Monday, March 2, at the HHS stadium field house.
b. Practice lasts from 3:20-5:40, every day. If you can’t commit to this, this team is not for you.
c. First week - coaches will assess all athletes and make decision about who will stay on team.
d. “Regular Meets” 5 on Mondays, 1 on a Tuesday. Usually all team members compete in these. “Invitational Meets” are mostly on weekends. Only qualifying athletes compete in these.
e. The Jeff Bradley Invitational (Sat. 4/11) is a BIG meet that we host. All team members are expected to attend this meet. We also seek parent help to make this meet a success.
3. Basic Requirements to Join Team
a. All paperwork must be handed in on time.
b. All eligible team members must come into the season with basic flexibility, strength, and the ability to run training workouts. Athletes must do workouts throughout February on their own to make sure they’re ready for the beginning of the season. See Google Site for Workouts.
c. All eligible team members must commit to the Hempfield Track and Field Team. Attendance at every practice and meet is mandatory. Other non-PIAA sports and any other school activities can not interfere with our training, practices and/or meets.
d. You must have passing grades in ALL your classes to participate on this team.
e. A strong work ethic is expected. If team members are distractions to others or the practice plans, a progressive discipline plan is in place to remediate and/or remove individuals from the team.
4. Equipment
a. A pair of quality running/training shoes
b. Cold weather workout clothing. A hoodie, long sweatpants, gloves, and any “layering” clothing are needed. We will do most of our training and all our competing outside. All athletes must be prepared – every day.
c. For competition, event-specific track and field shoes (running spikes or throwing/jumping shoes) are encouraged. Coaches will help direct new athletes to help determine needs.
d. Team uniforms will be issued after the roster for the team has been finalized.
Request to join the Hempfield Track and Field Schoology Group
(Access Code: 8XDP2-MPG8B)
Any questions, please contact head coach Barb Wolf - jumpcoachwolf@gmail.com
Please return all required paperwork to the Hempfield Athletic Office by February 18.
Jan 17, 2025 02:03 pm
ATS for Spring Sports will open on January 20. Played Hempfield School District sport before? No need to set up a new portal. Log into your previous portal.
ATS instructions can be found on the HSD website under Athletic Training (ATS Athlete Portal Instructions).
FORMS are due in ATS by February 18. If an athlete has played a Fall or winter sport for the 2025-2026 season, athletes will ONLY need to complete the PIAA section 7 recertification form. Any forms dated prior to May 1, 2025, are not valid for this season.
Questions regarding ATS can be directed to hsdathletics@hempfieldsd.org or Jennifer_wettig@hempfieldsd.org.
Concussion testing is 2/18 and 2/24 in room 121 (Buchanan side), starting at 3:30 pm. This is required for baseball, softball, boys lax, girls lax, pole vaulters, and boys' volleyball. No sign up required. Athletes and parents are welcome to reach out to the Athletic Trainer to see if testing is needed.