Entry Fee: None
Age Groups: 7-8 yr. olds, 9-10 yr. olds, 11-12 yr. olds, 13-14 yr. olds (age is as of 12/31/2012)
Divisions: girls, boys
Events by Age Group
7-8 year olds: 50 meter dash*, 100m*, 200m*, 400m*, standing long jump*, softball throw*
9-10 year olds: 50 meter dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay*, standing long jump, softball throw
11-12 year olds: 100 meter dash, 200m, 400m, 800m, 4x100m relay*, standing long jump, softball throw
13-14 year olds: 100 meter dash, 200m, 800m, 1600m, 4x100m relay, standing long jump, softball throw
The top two finishers in each event at the local meet qualify for the State Meet, Saturday, July 7, in Rexburg. State meet winners’ marks are compared with other state meet winners in the Region. Those with the top mark in the Region are invited to travel to Hershey, PA to compete in the North American Final, held August 2-4, 2012. A minimum of five participants are selected from each state to be part of the Region team.
* starred events are not contested at the North American Final.
Participants may enter a maximum of three events, but no more than two running events, including a relay. 9-12 year-olds may enter a relay in addition to their three other events.
The Hershey Youth Program, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, has involved millions of youngsters from all 50 states in the U.S. and all provinces in Canada. The program is designed to encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasize participation and sportsmanship.
Rule Highlights
Participants may enter only one Hershey's local meet prior to the State Meet.
Participants should wear a modest t-shirt, shorts (long pants, sweats are okay), and shoes. Relay teams need not be in matching clothing. Participants may not wear shoes designated for spikes. In field events, any shoes designed for turf sports are not allowed. Participants must wear shoes; they may not compete in their bare feet, slippers or socks.
Starting blocks are not permitted. Each running competitor is allowed one false start.
In the relay, the acceleration zone will not be used and aids such as tape may not be used.
Attendants (parents, coaches, etc.) may not accompany a competitor to the starting area.
A participant may be disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
For more information, visit www.hersheystrackandfield.com
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