2. What is Track and field
• Sport that involves extreme athleticism
• Can be played indoors or outdoors
• Biglerville does track outdoors in Spring
season
• Sprinting, jumping, and throwing is main
events
• Distance running is also an event
• Pole vaulting is also an event
3. Who does Track and field?
• Anybody can do this sport
• Usually highly athletic people do it
• People with good flexibility and joints
• This sport is usually for younger people
4. Where is Track and field played?
• Sprinting, distance running
– Played on the track
• Throwing, Jumping, Pole vault
– Played on the field
• Can be played indoors or outdoors
• Complexes are made for important track
meets
5. When is track and field played?
• Spring/summer season
– Usually played outdoors
– Can also be indoors
– BHS plays in the spring season
• Fall/winter season
– Played indoors always due to cold weather
6. Why is track and field played?
• To fulfill personal goals among athletes
• Competition among schools/countries
• To stay in shape
• Enjoy the company of others
• Builds relationships with others
• It’s fun! (biased opinion)
7. What does it have to do with BHS?
• Track is a main spring sport here
• Many kids like to participate in it
• Great competition for surrounding schools
• Helps students achieve personal goals
• Helps kids stay in shape
• Keeps kids entertained
8. Any equipment involved?
• Sprinting
– “Spikes”, or running shoes with grips underneath
– “Baton/stick”, used in relay events
• Distance
– Running shoes
• Jumpers
– Running shoes
9. Continued…
• Throwers
– “Javelin”, long stick with pointed end
– “Discus”, flat, oval shaped disc
– “Shot put”, small, heavy metal ball
• Pole vaulters
– “Pole”, flexible, long pole
10. Other info.
• Track and field has been played as far as
ancient times
• Huge event in the summer Olympics