Athletics (Track & Field)
Athletics encompasses all track and field events: short, middle, and long distance running, relays, shotput, mini-javelin, softball throw, as well as running and standing long jumps. There are levels for every age and ability including wheelchair events.
Coordinator:
Lavonne Smith – lavonne_smith@hcpss.org
Head Coach:
Shirley Duhaney – szduhaney@yahoo.com
Training Times & Locations:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Long Reach High School
Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Long Reach High School
Practice Overview:
- Athletes will be divided according to ability for running events; there
are 2-3 coaches for each level. Beginning athletes will learn to stay
within his/her lane and practice a variety of short/middle distances to
determine placement. - Field events are athlete’s choice, however, softball throw limited to
those athletes throwing a distance of 10 meters or less. Coaches will
demonstrate and teach skills - Wheelchair events include 25, 50, and 100 meter slaloms, softball
throw and shotput. Both manual and electric wheelchair users may
participate.
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Athletics Practice
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Long Reach High SchoolRequirements:
No prior experience necessary.
Athletes should be able to follow directions of coaches/volunteers.
Participation in competition is optional.
Equipment:
- All field event equipment will be supplied.
- Athletes must have proper footwear for running.
Uniforms:
Uniforms will be supplied to all athletes participating in competition.
Competition:
- Participation in two qualifying competitions required to attend state games.
- State games for Athletics held at Towson University in June.
Volunteer Roles:
- Volunteers support the coaches at all track and field events; prior track experience helpful, but not necessary.
- Some volunteers may provide one-to-one support for athletes needing additional supports to stay on task.