On Wednesday, May 25, fifth graders will participate in the 70th Annual Elementary Track Meet which will be held
on Walker Field at the Shaker High School Track & Field facility. The rain date is Thursday, May 26.
Competitors from each school will be bussed from their elementary schools at approximately 9:20 a.m. to the track. They will return to school at approximately 12 p.m. (Blue Creek walks to and from the track).
Appropriate dress should be planned for what could be either a hot or a cool day. ALL ATHLETES MUST WEAR SNEAKERS! Hats and sunscreen are recommended. Also, bring water or juice in a non-breakable container. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. Athletes from each school will be supervised by their physical education instructors and classroom teachers. The sprint events finals and relays will begin at approximately 11:15 a.m.
Parents and interested adults are invited to attend the track meet. With bleacher seating, a large crowd can be accommodated. A large, blocked-off section will be provided for parents. You are encouraged to park in the Shaker Middle School parking lot.
TRACK MEET SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m.: 600, 400, 50, 60, 75, 50, 100, 200, 50m hurdle, open 50m, Field Events
11:15 a.m.: Finals – 50, 60, 75, 50m hurdles 4 x 100 Relay, Coed Relay
The open 50m will be after the 50m trial and we will be running a 50m hurdle final after the 75m final.