2. Events: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 100 Meter Sprint High Jump 200 Meter Sprint
Earhart Track Events
Earhart Field Events 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
10 Feet
20 Feet
30 Feet
10 Feet
20 Feet
30 Feet
100 Meter Sprint
High Jump
200 Meter Sprint
Long Jump
400 Meter Sprint
Shot Put
1600 Meter Run
Discus
4 X 100 Relay
4 X 400 Relay

3. Events:
Earhart track events are arranged into three different categories. They are __________ races, __________ __________ races, and _______ races.
sprinting
distance
running
relay
When running a sprinting race the athlete will use an apparatus called a ________ ________ to start the race.
starting
block
Taking off before the start will result in a _______ _______ and the runner is disqualified.
false
start

4. Events:
All relay races are run with _______ runners per team.
four
Lead Off
Second Leg
Third Leg
Anchor
After each runner completes their leg of the race they will pass an apparatus called a ________ to their teammate.
baton

5. Events:
Each athlete in a field event gets _______ attempts to achieve their best score. (High Jump athletes get three attempts per height).
three
When putting a shot the athlete may not touch or go beyond the _____ _______.
toe
board

6. Skills Used: 8. High Jump “J” hook approach Jump off correct foot1 2 3 4 5
“J” hook approach
Jump off correct foot
Jump with arms up
Arch back
Land on rear/back

7. Skills Used: 9. Long Jump Approach with a sprint Jump off one foot1 2 3 4 5
Approach with a sprint
Jump off one foot
Jump off toe board
Extend arms and feet forward
Land on two feet

8. Skills Used: 10. Shot Put Low athletic stance2 3 4 5
Low athletic stance
Step back (dominant foot) and tickle the midget
Weight Transfer
Slap the giant
Push the shot put away

9. Skills Used: 11. Discus Start low and tickle the midget2 3 4 5
Start low and tickle the midget
Proper grip (palm down)
Hip rotation
Slap the giant
Finish high/eyes to the sky

10. Skills Used: 12. Relay Events Ready position Accelerate before handoff3 4 5
Ready position
Accelerate before handoff
Clean baton pass
Pass baton within zone
Finish with a sprint

11. Skills Used: 13. Running Events Ready position (starting blocks)2 3 4 5
Ready position (starting blocks)
Set position (starting blocks)
Arms swing forward with stride
Use appropriate pace
Finish with a sprint