Top 10 Things You Need to Know About IMS Track & Field

IMS Track and Field What You Need to Know
  1. You are EXPECTED to travel to, and participate in, the Track Meets. If you are looking for a conditioning club, then you have come to the wrong place.
  2. You will need a minimum of EIGHT PRACTICES to be eligible to compete in a Track Meet. There will be 13 possible practices before the first meet. The first practice of the Track and Field Season is on Monday, April 3!
  3. We will start practice promptly 10 minutes after school is out. Be on the track, in workout gear, running shoes laced, water bottle filled.
  4. Practice runs from 3:00 pm until 4:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Practice runs from 1:30 pm until 2:45 pm on Wednesdays.
  5. Activity bus departs from bus zone 10 minutes after practice every day. However the Activity Bus is NOT AVAILABLE on Fridays.
  6. You will be able to train to compete in the following running events: 75m Hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 4x100m, 4x200m & Medley Relay.
  7. You will be able to train to compete in the following field events: Discus, Shot Put, High Jump & Long Jump.
  8. We are limited to FOUR competitors per grade/gender group in 75m Hurdles, 100m, 200m & 400m at each Meet; and EIGHT competitors per group in 800m and 1600m. Plan on taking part in relays and field events regularly to help your team!
  9. Your coaches for the season are:
    Coach Stephen Rennie (distance + hurdles)
    Coach Gene Nomicos (sprints + relays)
    Coach Ryan Hoisington (discus + shotput)
    Coach Russ Skurski (long jump + high jump)
  10. Track and Field is about competing against yourself, working hard as a team, trying new things, and having fun along the way. If you are ready to do those four things, we are going to have a great season!
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