Hershey's Track & Field Local Information 2012

Hershey's Track & Field local meet is May 16,2012. This national program is a track meet for boys and girls ages 9-14 regardless of skill level (age as of Dec. 31, 2012.) No spiked shoes or starting blocks are used. Events are divided between ages and gender. Field events offered are softball throw and standing long jump. Track events vary according to age group: 100, 200 and 400 meter events for all ages; 50 meter (age 9 & 10 only); 800 meter (ages 11-12 and 13-14); 1600 meter (age 13-14 only); 4 x 100 relay all ages (must form your own team--Age groups 9-10 and 11-12 will not qualify for the North American Final.) Medals are awarded to the top finishers and all participants receive a ribbon. Participants are limited to entering 3 events (2 track & 1 field event or 2 field events and 1 track). EXCEPTION: 9-10 and 11-12 year olds CAN participate in a relay as well as the three events for a total of 4 events due to those age groups relays not being eligible to advance to the North American Finals.

The first place finisher in each event automatically qualifies for the State Hershey's Meet that will be held in Marshalltown. There is no charge to participate in either the local or state meet. At least 5 Iowa children qualify for an all-expense paid trip to the National Finals in Hershey, PA..

50 meter and 100 meter KIDS FUN RUN for those under age 9!

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2012 State Hershey's Track

This is not an open meet. Must qualify at a local event.

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