If you like to run, jump or throw,
join your friends...

Saturday, May 7, 2011
Check in begins at 9:00 AM
***Field Events being at 9:30 AM
***Running events begin at 10:00 AM
at the Algona High School track

Pre-registration REQUIRED by Thursday, May 5 at 5:00 PM.  Forms available at either the Algona Recreation Department office, the Algona Family YMCA or by clicking here.

This national program is a track meet for boys and girls ages 9-14 regardless of skill level.  (Age is child's age as of December 31, 2011).  No spiked shoes or starting blocks are used.  Events are divided between ages and gender.  The field events offered are softball throw and standing long jump.  Track events vary according to age group:  100, 200 and 400 meter events for all ages; 50 meter for ages 9 and 10 only; 800 meter for ages 11-12 and 13-14; 1600 meter age 13-14 only; 4 x 100 relay for all ages (those interested must form their own team.)

Ribbons are awarded to the top 5 finishers in all events.  Each child is limited to entering 3 events---2 track and 1 field event or 2 field events and 1 track.

The first place finisher in each event automatically qualifies for the State Hershey Meet that will be held in Marshalltown on June 11, 2011.  There is no charge to participate in either the local or state meet.  At least 5 Iowa children will qualify for an all-expense paid trip to the National Finals in Hershey, PA. on August 4-7, 2011.

Pre-registration REQUIRED by Thursday, May 5 at 5:00 PM.  Forms available at either the Algona Recreation Department office, the Algona Family YMCA or by clicking here.

Hershey's Official Web Site