SMAA - Sports : Track & Field
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St. Mary offers a Boy's and Girl's Track and Field program for all eligible children attending
the school or active in PSR entering grades 4th-8th. Practices start in March normally and may require indoor gym time. In 2009, the team practiced 3 times weekly at Hayes HS track. Last year 5
meets were held on Saturdays at Grove City High School. Teams and relays are divided by grade into
4-5th, 6th-7th, and 8th.
There are three "Diocesan Qualifying" meets that require athletes to make minimum time/distance requirements to be eligible for the fifth meet – Diocesan Championship Meet). On the fourth
Saturday, an "All Relay" Meet is held. Coaches are allowed to place athletes in different "heats" dependent upon their skill level. This allows athletes to "place" against similar talent. Ribbons
are given for all events, so there is positive reinforcement for success.
The SMAA purchases individual trophies for Diocesan Meet champions, normally presented at the season ending banquet in late May or June.
Point of Contact
Annette Schwartz – Head Coach
Commissioner - Michelle Reinhard
Andy Cross – SMAA President