Track & Field

Track & Field is a multi-event sport held during the Spring. The season begins in January and ends in May. Practice begins formally during the third week of January.

There are three divisions: junior high (8th and 9th), junior varsity (9th- 11th), and varsity (9th – 12th). Meets are usually conducted on a Friday or Saturday with a typical season being about eight meets. Each division competes against other teams on their own grade level. Students are allowed to try out for and participate in 17 different events. The different events that the students can participate in are:

Field

• Shot Put
• Discus
• Javelin
• Long Jump
• Triple Jump
• High Jump
• Pole Vault

Track

• 110 Meter Hurdles
• 300 Meter Hurdles
• 100 Meter Dash
• 200 Meter Dash
• 400 Meter Dash
• 800 Meter Run
• 1600 Meter Run
• 3200 Meter Run
• 400 Meter Relay
• 800 Meter Relay
• 1600 Meter Relay

Archbishop Shaw’s track and field team competes in Class 5A (Known as the Catholic League) for district, regional and state championships.