AEF Supports Middle School Track & Field

AEF supports after school track and field events, including the 1600 meter run, 400 meter dash, 50 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 (8 pounds).

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

Click for District Middle School Track and Field Records.

2012 Middle School Track

Timeline

All-Comers:

Tues., April 24 – Encinal High School           3:30          Field Events

Wed., April 25 – College of Alameda*            3:30          Track Events

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Wed., May 9   –  College ofAlameda*              3:30         Track Events

Thurs., May 10 – Encinal High School          3:30         Field Events

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CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Tues., June 5 – Encinal High School           3:30           Field Events

Wed., June 6 – College of Alameda*            3:30          Track Events

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

College of Alameda: 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway (formerly Atlantic Ave), Alameda, California, 94501

Encinal High School: 210 Central Avenue, Alameda, California, 94501

EVENTS

• Track Events (in meet order)
• 1600     meter run
• 100       meter dash
• 400       meter dash
• 50          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)

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 50, 100, 400, 4 x 100, and 4 x 400.  Five runners per division for the 800 and 1600 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.). 
• 50, 100, 400 meter races:  Runners will stay in lanes.  400 meter run will use a staggered start.  For the 50 and 100, 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).
• 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 enter and 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.