Track Events

Track and field competitions take place all through the year at high schools, colleges, and at other sports arenas. There are different track events to compete in, but most of the competitions have the same type of events. Most of the athletes that have set world records in track events have their start by competing in high school track events. Track events are not for everyone, in fact, some people don't even know much about them and ask, "What is track events?"

In high school track events, there are many track events for kids. The 100-yard race is one race that most of the beginners get in. There is a javelin throw where the kids throw a spear-like object (the javelin) for distance. Because of the potential danger of a javelin, many times high schools don't have this particular event. A relay race is also part of the track events. Throwing of the pole vault is a very popular track event as well. The hurdle jump as been at high school track events for years.

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The 2007 youth track events have many events included. The 100m hurdles, high jump and shot put are a couple of the competitions that start the day off. There is also a 400m run and the long jump. The 2000m steeplechase and 3000m walk are old favorites as are the hammer throw and the discus throw. The pole vault and javelin throw are a couple of events that had many participants. This track event is almost a week long starting on July 3, 2007 and ending on July 8, 2007. You can go online to the homepage and read the track events schedule as well as almost any information you would want about this great event. The also have a Hall of Fame where they mention any world records for track events as well as a merchandise store.

Some schools have indoor track events where there is a track that includes jumping runways and pits. They also have an area for participating in the shot put, weight throw, pole vault and the many high jump events. Very popular is the track events with a baton involved. This is a relay race where you run through so many feet to what is called the "passing zone". This is where you pass off the baton to your partner and he or she takes off running with the baton to the next passing zone. It goes like this until it's finished and there's a winner.