Track & Field Information
2022 Christiana Middle School Track and Field Information
Practice
After the final team has been announced, the practice schedule** will be:
**Practice schedule is subject to change based on weather and track availability.
3-Strike Policy
Student athletes will be held to a high standard of accountability to be able to participate on the CHMS Track & Field Team. Please refer to the team handbook given on the first day of practice for more information about the 3-Strike Policy.
Transportation
Athletes and parents are responsible for timely transportation after practice and track meets. Students must be picked up no later than 20 minutes after practice has ended each day of practice. Athletes who are picked up more than 20 minutes late will be given a strike after the first grace day. Please make sure that rides to and from practice and meets are scheduled ahead of time.
Absences
Athletes must notify the head coach beforehand if they are going to miss a practice. This should be done through email. Practice is MANDATORY. Unexcused absences will result in a strike. All absences that are mentioned ahead of time will be excused.
Academic Requirements
Student athletes must maintain a C average throughout the season. One D will result in suspension of meet participation until the grade becomes a C. One F will result in a suspension from practices and meet participation until the grade becomes a C. Athletes receiving an F must still attend all practices and will complete missing assignments, extra credit, and/or other assignments to improve their grade.
Behavior Issues/Discipline Logs
All athletes on the team are representatives of not only the Track & Field Team but also of CHMS. There is a high standard of behavior that the athletes must follow. Any discipline log write ups filled out by a teacher in school or behavior issues outside of school will result in a strike or removal from team dependent on the severity of the behavior.
Dues
A team due of $50.00 will be required once the final team is announced. This money will count as our team's donation / fundraiser for the year. It will help pay for meet fees and other supplies needed for the season. This money is non-refundable. Cash or Check is accepted.
Team Sweats
A team store has been set up for you to order your athletes team sweats and shorts that are REQUIRED to be purchased in order to participate. Additional items may also be purchased for family and friends.
Uniforms
Uniform shirts will be assigned to the athletes after the team is announced. It is the sole responsibility of the athlete to wash and return all uniform shirts at the end of the season. If athlete fails to do so, a fee of $40 will be charged for any missing uniforms. Shorts and running tights/tops will be purchased separately and will be kept by the athlete.
Failure to bring/wear proper uniform to track meets will result in athlete not running events they are scheduled to run in at the meet.
Weather During Meets
The weather in the beginning of the track season can be very chilly. Per competition rules, relay teams MUST match. If Athletes wish to wear something under their jerseys to stay warm, it needs to be all BLACK with no logos or stripes.
Running Attire for Practice
We run in the school hallways and outside depending on the weather and events. Every day for practice athletes must bring proper attire for every type of weather including:
Tennis Shoes
Shorts and Long Pants
T-shirt and Sweatshirt
Gloves and hats if necessary
Remind App
Coaches use the Remind App to communicate with athletes and parents about practice changes or cancellations. Information about how to sign up will be explained at the mandatory parent meeting.
Order of Events at a Track Meet
100 Meter Low Hurdles
100 Meter Dash
4 x 200 Meter Relay
1600 Meter Run
1600 Meter Run (JV)
4 x 100 Meter Relay
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
200 Meter Dash
4 x 400 Meter Relay
*Girls go first in each event, then boys.
Season
Usual Meet Regulations and Info:
- The gate fee is $5 for all sports including Track and Field (this goes for school aged children).
- Athletes are only allowed to participate in up to 3 events total (relays and field events included).
- Athletes should go to the infield when the “first call” is given and check in. Do not go to the infield before that call is made.
- Each team can enter 3 athletes in each open event.
- Girls will begin all events followed by the boys.
- False starts will be a disqualification.
- Running out of the designated lane for more than 3 strides results in disqualification.
- Running out of the designated lane and interfering with another athlete results in disqualification.
- Boys will run the 110m hurdles at the lowest setting.
- Girls will run 100m hurdles at the lowest setting.
- The scoring will be: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
- Athletes must stay in their lane until they are instructed to leave the track to avoid collisions. Impeding another runner is a disqualification.
- Exchanging the baton outside of the exchange zone during a relay results in a disqualification.
- There will be an automatic disqualification for throwing the baton as well as “show-boating” at the finish line.
- Throwers must have appropriate weights for shot put and discus:
- Discus: 1k for girls and boys
- Shot Put: 2.744 kg or 6 lbs. for girls and 4 kg or 8.818 lbs. for boys.
- Three attempts per thrower in each throwing event.
- If an athlete jumps from two feet, they are disqualified. This applies to high jump and long jump.
- The high jump will be moved up in 2 inch increments. Each athlete will get three attempts at each height increment.
- Each athlete will get three attempts for long jump.
- Parents are not allowed in the infield unless it is required for their volunteer duty.