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Lady Timberwolves Track & Field
*County Meet information*
The Stafford County Track and Field Championships will take place at North Stafford High School on Wednesday, May 10.
Field Events start at 10:30am
Running Events start at 1:30pm
Admission - $5.00Congratulations to the members of the 2023 SHMS Girls Track Team!
2023 SHMS Track Roster
Practices will be from 4:15-6:15 every school day, starting tomorrow, 3/23.
Tryouts:
Tryouts will last for 4 days, and over those days athletes will have opportunities to be timed/measured in the following events:
Sprints: 100m, 200m, 400m dashes, 110m hurdles
Distance: 800m, 1600m, 2400m runs
Jumps: Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump
Throws: Shot Put, DiscusThe top 3-8 athletes in each event (the number of athletes kept varies by event) whose performances hit the qualifying standards (shown below) will be kept for the team. Due to bus constraints, we are limited to 40 team members. Athletes are encouraged to try as many events as possible.
For tryouts, athletes will need:
- Athletic wear (prepare for cold weather) - Running shoes, shorts/athletic pants/leggings, sweatshirt/light jacket, hat/gloves (optional)
- Water - Water bottle refill stations are available
- Valid VHSL Physical form on file (Only one needed per school year)
Please check out these videos to learn about the events available, and have an idea what event(s) you want to focus on!
100m (Sprint) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmMCMDjbn1o
200m (Sprint) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3w6j9HFbZY
400m (Sprint/Middle-Distance) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omDXRm2Mqj0
800m (Middle-Distance) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c7dhdS81Tw
1600m (Distance) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6ejOPp1vjM
2400m (Distance) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrLNPD7FhYs
110m hurdles (Sprint) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j_DD-3LPpw&t=118s
Shot Put (Throws) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iM5tVbsXt4
Discus (Throws) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXNYjS9OzO4
Long jump (Jumps) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRa0DzsNoRE
Triple Jump (Jumps) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOqOtiL7m6A
High Jump (Jumps) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYMFEW3v328
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Smith at smithsk1@staffordschools.net
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*UPDATED* 2023 SHMS Track and Field Meet Schedule:
Tuesday, 4/11 - HOME vs HH Poole
Thursday, 4/13 AWAY @ Drew Middle
Tuesday, 4/18 HOME vs Rodney Thompson
Thursday, 4/20 AWAY @ Dixon-Smith
Wednesday, 4/26 AWAY @ Stafford Middle (at Brooke Point)
Thursday, 4/27 HOME vs Gayle
Tuesday, 5/2 AWAY @ AG Wright
County Championship - Wednesday, May 10 @ North Stafford High School
Meets should start around 5-5:15