SPORT OVERVIEW

Welcome to WYSI Track & Field.  For 2021 we are building on the success of the program in recent years.      Once again, we have numerous opportunities for our athletes to compete in local track and field meets.   In addition, we have the privilege of calling one of the state’s newest and best equipped track & field facilities our home!    

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Mandatory Parents Meeting: April 28 @ 6:30 (Westfield High School - Cafeteria)  
• Mandatory Coaches/Volunteer Meeting: April 28 @ 6:00  (Westfield High School - Cafeteria) 
• First Practice: May5 (6:30 p.m. at High School Stadium)
• Last Practice: June 24
• Full Calendar: Remind App (Text 81010 Type @wysitrack)

PARENTS MEEETING

We will discuss the season in greater detail at Parents Meeting on Wednesday, April 28^th  at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. 

PRACTICES, MEETS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Calendar:    see link above and it is also  available on the Remind App (Text 81010 with the following message @wysitrack)

Practices: Practices will begin Wednesday (May 5^th) promptly at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on calendar).   Practices will be held primarily on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.   It is not required to attend every practice but encouraged to participate whenever possible.     

Volunteers/Coaches Needed – please contact commissioners if you are interested in coaching.  We need long distance, sprint, hurdle coaches as well as coaches for all field events.

IN-HOUSE MEETS: 

We will host two in-house meets scheduled for 5/20 and 6/10.    Plan to be at the track 10 minutes before meet start time with the last event finishing around 8:30 p.m. This time is approximate and may change based on the number of participants.   Athletes will have an opportunity to try a variety of events in our open call format.  These events are relatively laid back and fun.  Bring a blanket to lay out and watch from the infield.  Numerous volunteers will be needed to assist with officiating, timing and to ensure a smooth experience for our athletes.    

Track events* for In-house meets:  50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 100m Hurdles;            Relays: 4X100, 4X400, 

Field events for In-house meets- Shot put, Discus, Javelin, Long Jump, High Jump                               

* This is NOT the order of events.  We will hand out order of events at Parents Meeting

INDIANA YOUTH TRACK ASSOCIATION (IYTA) MEETS

All athletes (born 2014 and prior) in our club will have the opportunity to participate in four (4) local Saturday meets as part of the IYTA (Indiana Youth Track Association).  The dates and locations of these meets will be confirmed and shared at the parents meeting on 4/28.   

Additional information about the IYTA can also be found here: Indiana Youth Track Association | Indiana's Premiere Track and Field Association.   

USATF Membership

Information regarding USATF membership will be covered at the Parents Meeting on April 28^t.

AGE DIVISIONS  (for IYTA and USATF Meets)