In order to earn a varsity letter on the Men’s Track and Field Team you must finish the season in good standing and do at least one of the following:

 

1.    Accumulate 12 points in varsity meets.*

2.    Earn a medal at a varsity invitational.

3.    Juniors with at least 1 year of previous experience.

4.    Seniors with at least 1 year of previous experience.

5.    If you meet or exceed the performance standard listed below at least 2 times during competition. (No relay splits).

 

Event

Standard

110m High Hurdles

17.0

100m Dash

11.8

1600m Run

5:00

400m Dash

56.0

300m Int. Hurdles

45.5

800m Run

2:10

3200m Run

11:00

200m Dash

24.6

High Jump

5’8”

Long Jump

18’0”

Pole Vault

10’6”

Shot Put

40’

Discus

115’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Points are earned according the following system.

 

    Dual Meet: 1st Place = 5 pts, 2nd Place = 3 pts, 3rd Place = 1 pt

    Invitationals: 8 Places (10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1), 6 Places (10-8-6-4-2-1)

 

    You may also earn up to 4 varsity points by utilizing team study hall. (1 hr = 1 pt) Study hall will begin the week following spring break. It will typically be from 4:45 to 5:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. It will be held in Mr. Lawhorne’s room.

 

    One point will be earned if you can recite the order of events for 2007 when Mr. Lawhorne or Mr. Douglass ask you at practice or during a meet.