Descriptions of Track & Field Events and Fun Facts Ready to run, jump or throw? You don't have to be the fastest runner in the world to participate in.

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Descriptions of Track & Field Events and Fun Facts Ready to run, jump or throw? You don't have to be the fastest runner in the world to participate in our Track & Field Games. Participating in a track & field meet is a great way to get outside and have some fun with your family and friends. You'll also get the chance to meet new people, make new friends, and try something new. Here are the track & field events you'll find at our Meet. 50 Meter Sprint Distance on a regular track: 1/8 lap Fun fact: The Statue of Liberty is 50 meters tall. How to prepare for this event: Drill: Start at the end of your driveway and run as fast as you can to your house. Walk back to the end of the driveway. Repeat 5 times. Ask your parents to: Count your laps for you 100 Meter Sprint Distance on a regular track: 1/4 lap Fun Fact: Florence Griffith Joyner/USA holds the women's world record in this event, set in 1988 at seconds. Usain Bolt/Jamaica set the new record for Mens in 2009 at 9.58 seconds How to prepare for this event: Drill: Run the length of a soccer field as fast as you can, then turn and walk back. Repeat 4 times. Ask your parents to: Help you find a soccer field. 400 Meter Run Distance on a regular track: 1 lap Fun fact: The height of the Empire State Building is approximately 400 meters. How to prepare for this event: Drill: Jump rope for 5 minutes without stopping. Jog in place for 2 minutes. Rest for 1 minute. Repeat 5 times. Ask your parents to: Help you keep track of your time. 800 Meter Run Distance on a regular track: 2 laps Fun fact: An average freefall during a sky dive is 800 meters. How to prepare for this event: Drill: Run around the bases of a baseball field as fast as you can 3 times. Walk around once. Repeat 3 times. Ask your parents to: Help you find a baseball field. 4 x 100 Meter Relay Distance on a regular track: Each participant runs 1/4 lap (see the 100 meter above) Fun fact: A relay baton must be no shorter than 11 inches and no longer than 12 inches. How to prepare for this event: Drill: Practice passing a "baton" to another person without dropping it. Ask your parents to: Save an old cardboard tube from a paper towel roll to use as a baton. Standing Long Jump How it's done: Stand behind a straight line, bend knees, swing arms, and try to jump as far as possible. Fun fact: Ray Ewry holds the world record in this event, set in He jumped 11.4 feet! How to prepare for this event: Drill: In your backyard or driveway, practice jumping forward as far as possible from a standing position. Ask your parents to: Measure the distance of your jump. Softball Throw (1 st -4 th ) / Shot Put (5 th -8 th ) How it's done: From behind a straight line, throw a softball as far as you can. You may take a running or a standing start. Fun fact: The game of softball was created in 1887 as an indoor version of baseball. Because the ball was soft, players could field the ball with their bare hands. How to prepare for this event: Drill: Using a sponge ball in your backyard, practice throwing as far as you can. Ask your parents to: Measure the distance of your throw. N Plainfield Track Events: Sprints, Runs & Relays Field Events: Long Jump & Shot Put

N. Plainfield Track & Field Meet Schedule of Events 9:00-9:20Shot Put – All Girls Long Jump – All Boys 9:30-10:50Shot Put – All Boys Long Jump – All Girls 10:00-10:3050M (1 st -4 th Girls) 50M (1 st -4 th Boys) 10:30-11:00100M (5 th -8 th Girls) 100M (5 th -8 th Boys) 11:00-Noon4 x 100 Relays (1 st -8 th ) 12:00-12:30400M (1 st -4 th Girls) 400M (1 st -4 th Boys) 12:30-1:00800M (5 th -8 th Girls) 800M (5 th -8 th Boys) Once an event has had it’s final, Medals will be awarded approximately :15 after final. Awards for Field Events will not be awarded until the end of the Meet. Note If you do not get a chance to participate in the Long Jump or Shot Put, return to these events while you’re waiting for another race to start. For posted results, interest in starting a Track Club, or information on other programs sponsored by N. Plainfield Parks & Recreation, visit us at North Plainfield Parks & Recreation  263 Somerset St. / North Plainfield, NJ 