Track & Field - Spring 2026
Registration for spring track is open until February 18 (or once the program fills up). You must create a CivicPlus account to register: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/chatham-nj/catalog/index.
The Youth Program is for boys and girls in grades 3-8. It includes all traditional Track & Field events listed below.
Meets are generally held on Sundays in April and May with the exception of Easter Sunday and Mother's Day. We compete against other teams from the Lakeland League.
DIVISIONS:
The Youth Program is divided into three groups for meets. Athletes will practice by grade, but competition is dependent on birth year. The age of a competitor will be determined based on the year he/she was born (as of December 31, 2026).
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13-15 (Birth Years: 2011, 2012, 2013)
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11-12 (Birth Years: 2014, 2015)
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9-10 (Birth Years: 2016, 2017)
EVENTS:
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100 meters
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200 meters
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400 meters
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800 meters
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1 Mile
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Shot Put (6 lb. for ages 9-10; 8 lb. for ages 11-15)
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Long Jump
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4 x 100 meter relay
* Each athlete will be allowed to compete in no more than four events total and no more than two individual running events.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Practices start the week of March 23rd (weather permitting) and end the week of May 25th (no practice on Memorial Day). *You must practice with your grade level. No switching practice times.
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Grades 3-5: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Cougar Field
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Grades 6-8: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30pm -7:30pm at Cougar Field
New for 2026, select field event practices may start as early as 6:00pm. Athletes will be notified in advance.