Track and Field
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.
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.
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
Field Events:
- April 15th, April 29th
- May 6th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th
* 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!
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.
Meets are all held at Van Tech track and generally run from 3:30 - 4:30pm.
Junior Meets - Grades 4 & 5:
- Tuesday, May 5th
- Thursday, May 21st
Senior Meets - Grades 6 & 7:
- Tuesday, May 12th
- Tuesday, May 26th
Final Meet - Grades 4 - 7:
- Wednesday, June 3rd - This will be an all day event, from 9 - 3pm.

