AEF Supports Middle School Track & Field

AEF supports after school track and field events, including the 1600 meter run, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 800 meter run, 4 X 100 meter relay, 4 X 400 meter relay, Running Long Jump and the Shot Put.

• Middle School Sports Student Participation Packet
• Middle School Sports Fee Reduction Request Form

Click for District Middle School Track and Field Records.

2013 Middle School Track

Timeline

All-Comers:

*Note: There is a parking fee at College of Alameda.

College of Alameda: 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway (formerly Atlantic Ave), Alameda

Encinal High School: 210 Central Avenue, Alameda

EVENTS

• Track Events (in meet order)

○     1600 meter run

○     200 meter dash

○     400 meter dash

○     100 meter dash

○     800 meter run

○     4 x 100 meter relay

○     4 x 400 meter relay

• Field Events (run simultaneously)

○     Running long jump

○     Shot Put (8 pounds for boys/6 pounds for girls)

EVENT REGULATIONS

• General Rules

○     All track and field events are open to boys and girls in 6^th – 8^th grade at all Alameda public middle schools.

○     All athletes must participate as part of a school site-based team.

○     All athletes must be verified as eligible according to the standards established by the Alameda Education Foundation.

○     Running and field events will have the following divisions:  6^th grade girls, 6^th grade boys, 7^th grade girls, 7^th grade boys, 8^th grade girls, 8^th grade boys.  Events may be combined as space allows, but will be recorded separately.

○     Each participant is limited to 4 events.  If a participant is eliminated in one event, that event is still counted in the 4 events.  Participants may do two running events, 1 field event and 1 relay; or 2 field events, 1 running event and 1 relay.  A student may not complete in more than 2 individual running events.

○     Participants must wear shoes, but no spikes are allowed.

○     Uniforms (shirts with school name) are required for all meets.

○     No jewelry of any kind is allowed.

• Track Rules

○     All-Comers:  Unlimited number of entrants per event, subject to the discretion of the Athletic Director.

○     Championships:  2 runners per school per division for the 200, 100, 400, 4 x 100, and 4 x 400.  Five runners per division for the 800 and 1600 and field events.  Entries to be determined by each school’s coach(es) and submitted prior to the Championships at a date established by the Athletic Director.  A runner may compete at a higher grade level if there is an opening (e.g., a 7^th grader may compete in the 8^th grade division if that school does not have two 8^th grade competitors in that event.).

○     100, 200, 400 meter races:  Runners will stay in lanes.  200 meter and 400 run will use a staggered start.  For the 100 and 200, runners may be assisted at the start to prevent foot slippage.

○     800 and 1600:  Scratch start will be used with positions assigned.

○     4 x 100 Relay:  Staggered start will be used and runners will stay in assigned lanes.  A runner may run up to complete a relay team (e.g. a 7^th grader may run on an 8^th grade team). Runners may be assisted at the start to prevent foot slippage.

○     4 x 400 Relay:  Staggered start will be used.  The first lap will be completed in lanes.  After the hand-off, the runners may move to the inside lane but may not interfere with the inside runners. A runner may run up to complete a relay team (e.g. a 7^th grader may run on an 8^th grade team).

• Field Rules

○     Unlimited entries per field event for All-Comers, subject to the discretion of the Athletic Director.

○     Each school may enter 5 athletes per division for the Championships

○     Running Long Jump:  Each participant is allowed a total of three jumps (one per round).  All legal jumps will be recorded with the longest jump counted.  In the case of a tie, the participant’s second longest jump will determine placement.  Each jump will be measured to the nearest ½ inch.

○     Shot Put:  Each participant is allowed a total of three puts (one per round).  All legal puts will be recorded, while the longest put will be counted.  In the case of a tie, the participant’s second longest put will determine placement.  Each put will be measured to the nearest ½ inch.  Putters must exit from the rear of the ring.

• Awards

○     Individual division awards will be given for the Championships, 1^st – 3^rd place.  There are no team awards.

• Meet Officials

○     All schools must have an administrator or designee in attendance to help with supervision.

○     Each school will provide a minimum of 6 volunteers per meet.

○     The starter and head timer will be arranged by the Athletic Director

• Equipment:  Each team will be responsible for bringing their own team equipment for practice and warm-ups, but AEF will provide equipment for the competitions.