SPORT OVERVIEW

Welcome to WYSI Track and Field.  For 2020 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 and field facilities our home! 

PARENTS MEETING      

Wednesday, April 29th  at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. 

ONLINE CALENDAR:       

A calendar of practices and meets will be shared at the Parents meeting on April 29 and will also be available on the Remind App (Text 81010 with the following message @wysitra)  

PRACTICES

Practices will begin Wednesday (May 6th) 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.

MEETS

We will host two in-house meets scheduled for May 21 and June 11.    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 2013 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 4/29.   

Additional information about the IYTA can also be found here

USATF Membership

Westfield Track Club is a USATF Member Club. USATF is the governing body of Track & Field in the United States and serves as the organization that selects athletes for the Olympics.

By joining USATF, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in a series of USATF sanctioned Track & Field and Cross Country Meets.   USATF membership is optional ($20) and can be completed at:  USA Track & Field    Be sure to enter our Club # 16-1427 when registering. Families are responsible for all entry fee and travel related expenses.   
  

• USATF Indiana Meet: June 13-14 - Ball State University, Municie, IN
• USATF National Youth Championships:  June 23-38, Miramar, FL
• USATF Region 7 Meet: July 9-12 - Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• USATF National Junior Olympics Meet: July 27- August 2, Jacksonville, FL