Track & Field

Registration

Registration takes place in February/March.

Active Season

Spring Season. Track & Field begins in April (after spring break) and runs through mid-May.

Practice Frequency

Four practices are typically held each week in the evenings that take place at either Lisle Junior High, Lisle Community Park, or SJA. Athletes are required to attend a minimum of 1 practice per week, but are encouraged to attend as many as they can.

Meet Information

Five meets are held throughout the season, all taking place on Saturdays:

  • 3 regular season meets
  • 1 divisional meet (required to qualify for the championship meet)
  • 1 championship meet

JV meets (5th and 6th graders) run from 8:00am-12:00pm. Varsity meets (7th and 8th graders) run from 12:00-4:00pm.

Track & Field Events:

  • Individual events are 75M hurdles (7th/8th), 75M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 600M (5th/6th) 800M, 1600M (7th/8th).
  • Relay events are 4X100M, 4X200M, 800M Medley, 1600M (7th/8th).
  • Field events are high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, javelin (5th/6th) discus (7th/8th).
  • Athletes are allowed to compete in 4 events per day.

Parent Volunteer Commitments

Volunteers are needed at every meet. Parents are asked to volunteer at a minimum of 2 meets throughout the season.

Uniform Costs

A uniform shirt must be purchased and will be your child’s to keep at the end of the season.

Records & Awards

Suburban Parochial League
Track & Field Records
Hall of Fame / Athlete of the Year

St. Joan of Arc George Zak Track Award
Given annually to both an 8th Grade girl and boy who have participated in track all 4 years and is based on attitude, effort, teamwork and sportsmanship. Nominations are submitted by the track coaches and approved by the track coordinator and athletic director.