Each year, Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers youths an opportunity to participate in the Hershey National Track & Field Youth Program: "More than a track meet."
This program emphasizes participation, friendship, and sportsmanship. It is designed to introduce local children between the ages of 9-14 to physical fitness through basic track and field events, such as running, jumping, and throwing.
Watch the Centre Daily Times for announcements.
This is a free event.
2005 Local Qualifier:
The date of
the local qualifier has not yet been announced, but it has generally
been the Saturday after Mother's Day and has been held at the State
High track.
Additional information
on the Hershey Track and Field Youth Program can be found at:
http://www.hersheystrackandfield.com/index.asp
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RULES
The only restriction for participation is age. A
participant’s age is as of December 31, 2005.
A participant must compete in
his/her age group and sex division.
9 & 10 Year Olds
Born in
1994-1995
11 & 12 Year Olds
Born in 1992-1993
13 & 14 Year
Olds
Born in 1990-1991
Participants may not wear shoes
designated for spikes. In field events, any shoes designed for turf sports are
not allowed.
Participants may not compete in their bare feet, slippers or
socks.
Starting blocks are not
permitted.
EVENTS
Boys & Girls (9-10)
1. 50
Meter Dash
2. 100 Meter Dash
3. 200 Meter Dash
4. 400 Meter Dash
5.
4 x 100 Meter Relay
6. Standing Long Jump
7. Softball Throw
Boys
& Girls (11-12)
1. 100 Meter Dash
2. 200 Meter Dash
3. 400
Meter Dash
4. 800 Meter Run
5. 4 x 100 Meter Relay
6. Standing Long
Jump
7. Softball Throw
Boys & Girls (13-14)
1. 100 Meter
Dash
2. 200 Meter Dash
3. 800 Meter Run
4. 1600 Meter Run
5. 4 x 100
Meter Relay
6. Standing Long Jump
7. Softball Throw