Laura Secord Elementary is excited to be returning to Track and Field this year.  The program is open to students in Grades 4-7.  Morning practices will take place at 8:00am at the Van Tech Secondary School track for running events and Wednesday after school (3:10-3:40 pm) for field events.  (Wednesdays are optional).  Students are expected to attend all morning practices unless they have a note excusing them.  Staff and parent volunteers will meet students at the track each morning.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring their child arrives on time.

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Practice Schedule:

Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:00 am.  School staff and volunteers will walk students back to Secord in time for the first bell.  If a meet falls on a scheduled practice day, that practice will be cancelled.

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Running Events:

- April 9th, April 14th, April 16th, April 21st, April 28th, April 30th

- May 5th, May 7th, May 12th, May 14th, May 19th, May 21st, May 26th, May 28th

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Field Events:

- April 15th, April 29th

- May 6th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th

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* Practices may be cancelled due to weather. Please use your best judgement and check the Secord Parent Facebook Page for confirmation. An email will not be sent!

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Meets:

Students are expected to wear appropriate footwear for track (running shoes) and either shorts or tights...(not jeans etc.) and the school Secord jersey.  Bring extra layers for colder/wetter weather and hats, sunscreen etc for warmer weather.  Water bottles and snacks are needed.  

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Meets are all held at Van Tech track and generally run from 3:30 - 4:30pm.

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Junior Meets - Grades 4 & 5:

- Tuesday, May 5th​

- Thursday, May 21st

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Senior Meets - Grades 6 & 7:

- Tuesday, May 12th

- Tuesday, May 26th

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Final Meet - Grades 4 - 7:

- Wednesday, June 3rd - This will be an all day event, from 9 - 3pm.