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Trackkk.
I signed up for track..but i have no idea what all the activites are? haha does anyone know them?
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RUNNING EVENTS
These events are run individually for an individual and team score.
* 1600 M Run: 1 Mile run - 4 laps around a track (distance)
* 800 M Run: 1/2 Mile run - 2 laps around a track (distance)
* 400 M Dash: 1/4 Mile run - 1 lap around the track (sprint)
* 200 M Dash: Sprint a half of a lap on the track
* 100 M Dash: Sprint on straight away on the track
* 100 M Hurdles: Sprint on straight away while jumping hurdles
RELAYS
These events are ran with 4 runners per team. Each runner passes a baton to the next runner in an exchange zone. If the runners exchange outside of the zone, they are disqualified. Usually, the runners with the top times and commitment are chosen to run the relays. RELAYS- These events are ran with 4 runners per team. Each runner passes a baton to the next runner in an exchange zone. If the runners exchange outside of the zone, they are disqualified. Usually, the runners with the top times and commitment are chosen to run the relays.
* 4 X 400 M Relay (1600 M Relay)
Each runner runs 400 meters for a total distance of 1 mile.4 X 400 M Relay- (1600 M Relay) Each runner runs 400 meters for a total distance of 1 mile.
* 4 X 200 M Relay (800 M Relay)
Each runner runs a 200 meter dash for a team total of 800 meters.
* 4 X 100 M Relay (400 M Relay)
Each runner runs a 100 meter dash for a team total of 400 meters.
FIELD EVENTS
These events are individual events which usually begin before the running events. Each athlete is allowed 3 attempts to compete for height or distance.FIELD EVENTS- These events are individual events which usually begin before the running events. Each athlete is allowed 3 attempts to compete for height or distance.
* High Jump
The athlete runs and jumps backwards, shoulders first over a horizontal bar onto a crash mat. Athletes compete for height.High Jump- The athlete runs and jumps backwards, shoulders first over a horizontal bar onto a crash mat. Athletes compete for height. They may touch the bar, but it may not fall off the stands.
* Long Jump
The athlete runs and jumps from a mark into a sand pit. They are measured for distance from the mark to their furthest back foot. (If they fall back, they will be measured from their hand)
* Triple Jump
The athlete runs, skips, hops, and then jumps from a mark and lands into a sand pit. They are measured for distance like the long jump. Triple Jump- The athlete runs, skips, hops, and then jumps from a mark and lands into a sand pit. They are measured for distance like the long jump.
* Shot Put
Athletes throw a heavy ball for distance.Shot Put- Athletes throw a heavy ball for distance.
* Discus
Athletes throw a discus for distance.Discus- Athletes throw a discus for distance.
(I got this information from a school site, [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)).
Have fun! (:
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440 - 2 laps
880 - mile
shotput (sp) - throwing the really heaving ball
the thing where you jump over the pole
and then the 100 yard sprint.
i think thats it :)
hope i helped
Jess
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this should help:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location))
google knows all!
hope i helped =>
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