Parks and Recreation Free Track Meet Set for May 13

Published on May 03, 2023

Volunteers needed for event

Lincoln Parks and Recreation will host a free youth track and field event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at Lincoln Northwest High School, 4901 W. Holdrege St. Participants must be 6 through 13 years old as of December 31, 2023. The registration deadline is Monday, May 8. Register online at www.teamsideline.com/lincolnne or at the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Team Sports offices, 3131 “O” Street, Suite 300.

All participants may compete in one group relay event and in two running and one field event, or one running and two field events. The events are as follows:

  • Age 6 through 7: 50 meter dash, 100, meter dash, 200 meter dash, standing long jump, baseball throw
  • Age 8 through 9: 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, standing long jump, softball throw
  • Age 10 through 11: 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, standing long jump, softball throw
  • Age 12 through 13: 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, running long jump, softball throw

“We are excited for the one-day, grass-roots event which showcases youth skills during a day of fun,” said Jay Jacox, Parks and Recreation Team Sports division.

Ribbons will be awarded to the top four finishers in boys and girls divisions in each event. First through fourth place finishers in the 8-year-old and above divisions will advance to compete at the Nebraska Youth Track and Field Meet Championships Saturday, June 10 in Kearney, NE.

Volunteers are still needed for a variety of duties, including participant check in, public address announcer, heat organizer, event workers, race starter, clerks, timers and more. For more information and to volunteer, contact Jay Jacox, Lincoln Parks and Recreation Team Sports, jjacox@lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-5939.

This event is coordinated with the Nebraska Recreation and Park Association. Five other cities have hosted similar meets, including Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, North Platte, and York.

For more information, visit www.teamsideline.com/lincolnne or call the Parks and Recreation Team Sports division at 402-441-7892.

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