Lady Timberwolves Track & Field

Congratulations 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, Discus

The 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