Track and Field

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The Sandy Springs Striders Youth Track and Field program is gearing up for its second season and the team is looking for atheletes that are 7-14 years old. The team will compete in four invitational meets as well as the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association 7th District Meet, and the Hersey Track and Field State Meet in early May. Practices will take place at Sandy Springs Middle School facility located at 8750 Colonel Drive NE, Sandy Springs, 30350. Practices will begin in late February 2012 and will be held on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Events in each age divisions are:

Event	Age Group
50 Meter	7 – 10 only
100 Meter	ALL
200 Meter	ALL
400 Meter	ALL
800 Meter	ALL
1600 Meter	10 – 12 – 14
4 X 100	ALL
4 X 400	ALL
Standing Long Jump	ALL
Softball Throw	ALL
Shot Put	10 – 12 – 14
Running Long Jump	ALL
High Jump	10 – 12 – 14

The participants will be apprised by the team coach, Kevin Scott, as to the events in which they will compete.

There will be an informational/parent meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:00pm at the Hammond Park Administration Building located at: 6005 Glenridge Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.