SPORT OVERVIEW
Welcome to WYSI Track & Field. For 2019 we are building on the success of the program after making significant changes last year. Once again, we have numerous opportunities for our athletes to compete in local track & 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! Come be a part of this programs transformation and expose your young athlete to the many benefits of Track & Field.
The calendar link above will be consistently updated and should be referenced as the official schedule for our season. You should be able to import this calendar into multiple formats.
PRACTICES
Practices will begin (May 9th) promptly at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on calendar). 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 22 and June 6. Plan to be at the track by 5:50 p.m. with the last event finishing around 8:30 p.m. This time is approximate and may change based on the number of participants. The first event (beginning at 6:00 p.m.) will be the 50m dash. 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, Pole Vault (6th grade and older).
* 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 2012 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 can be found on the 2019 WYSI Track & Field Calendar
Additional information about the IYTA can also be found here:
We will discuss these meets in greater detail at Parents Meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
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. This topic will be covered at the parents meeting as well.
- USATF Indiana Meet: June 15-16 - Ball State University, Municie, IN
- USATF National Youth Championships: June 25-30, Durham, NC
- USATF Region 7 Meet: TBA
- USATF National Junior Olympics Meet: July 24-28 Sacramento, CA