The Good Spirit School Division hosted the third annual division-wide Standards Track Meet on Monday to Wednesday, April 4, 5 & 6, at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall in Yorkton.
Approximately 1,300 students from 26 schools in Grades 4, 5 and 6 participated in indoor track and field events including the 60 metre run, 600 metre run, high jump, long jump, shot put and relays, reports Mark Schendel of M.C. Knoll School.
"This type of event fits in with school physical education programming and provides the students with their first official introduction to track and field events in a competitive format," states Mr. David Baron, Chair of the event. "If you listen to various news reports, kids today are out of shape. This is one way to pique their interest in exercise and get them involved in a sports discipline," Baron continues.
Organizers hope that it will also provide an excellent feeder system for Yorkton and area track teams into the future. "The meet will see the collaborative efforts of teachers and staff from throughout the division working together to ensure a successful event," Baron adds.
The top 18 finishers in each event will be invited to attend the Showcase Event held one week later on the evening of Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall. The top 3 finishers in each event will be awarded medals at the conclusion of the evening.
