Sunapee Recreation Track & Field **New program this year!!

Sunapee Recreation Track & Field

 (part of the Granite State Track & Field Program organized by NHPRA) 

Practices will be held Mon & Weds starting May 12th 6-7pm @ Newport High School Track.

(If you child is also playing baseball/softball, no worries. come to the practices when you can. you will still be able to participate in the meets) 

** Additional Coaches are Needed! 

Register by Monday,May 10th  

 https://www.town.sunapee.nh.us/sunapee-recreation-dept

Who: Boys and girls between the age of 9 and 14 by December 31, 2021

What are the events that my child can participate in? (Note: some have age restrictions)

Running Events:

50 meter dash (Distance on a regular track: 1/8 lap – sprint & no 13-14 age group)

100 meter dash (Distance on a regular track: 1/4 lap - sprint)

200 meter dash (Distance on a regular track: 1/2 lap- sprint)

400 meter dash (Distance on a regular track: 1 lap – middle distance)

800 meter dash (Distance on a regular track: 2 laps – middle distance)

1600 meter dash (Distance on a regular track: 4 laps – long distance & 13-14 age only)

4 x 100 meter Relay - Distance on a regular track: Each participant (there are 4 on a team and must be in the same age group) runs 1/4 lap and hands off a baton to their team mate at the exchanges (see the 100 meter above and batons are provided)

Field Events:

Standing Long Jump

How It's Done: Stand behind a straight line, bend knees, swing arms, and try to jump as far as possible. You are measured by the closest point to the jumping line and have 3 attempts at each meet.

Softball Throw (ball is two sizes – smaller for younger age group and larger for older age group)

How It's Done: From behind a straight line, throw a softball as far as you can. You may take a running or a standing start. It is measured where it makes initial contact with the field. You have 3 throws per meet.