Track Events
60m to 200m (Suitable for Pre-Kindergarten / ECS Programs & Grades K - 12)
300m to 600m (Grades K - 12)
800m (Suitable for Grades 1 - 12)
1200m (Suitable for Grades 4 - 12)
1500m (Suitable for Grades 7 - 12)
2000m (Suitable for Grades 10 - 12)
3000m (Suitable for Grades 10 - 12)
Relays (Suitable for Pre-Kindergarten / ECS Programs & Grades K - 12)

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Supervision

  • On-site supervision is recommended for sprints and relays following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
  • In-the-area supervision is recommended for middle distances (400 m, 800 m and 1500 m).
  • When running distances of 400 m or greater, students should run in pairs or groups.

 

Instructional Considerations

  • For distance running practice, length of route should be appropriately modified for the age and ability level of students taking into account:
    • Temperature of the day
    • Previous training and length of preparation.
  • Students should be made aware of field events while practicing on the track.
  • Where school hallways or stairways are used for indoor running, appropriate safety measures should be in place including:
    • Side doors should not open into running area.
    • Hallway protrusions should be clearly marked.
    • School community should be informed of times and locations of indoor running.
    • Hall double doors should be secured open.
    • Monitors should be positioned at corners.
    • Floor surface should be dry and provide good footing.

 

Equipment/Facilities

  • Plastic or aluminum batons should be used for relays.
  • Students running off-site for practice should use an approved route.
  • “Blacktop” strips and open fields may be used if areas are suitable, smooth, clean, level and provide safe footing.
  • Run out areas should be in place for all running events.
  • Spikes of any kind should not be worn.

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Athletics Alberta
www.athleticsalberta.com
780-427-879

Last revised on 21 July, 2020.

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