TRACK AND FIELD LEAGUE
In 1974, the league had seven teams - Holy Cross, St. Ben's, St. Catharine's (SL), St. Denis, St. Dom's, St. Jerome's, and St. Mary's (NM) (source: notes of League Kickoff Meeting dated 2/27/74). Officers were Vince Trelka, President, Tom Hoberg, Treasurer, and Bruce Goodwin, Secretary.
In 1975, the league expanded to ten teams - the new teams were St. James, St. Joe's, and St. Veronica's. (source: notes of League Kickoff meeting dated 3/18/75). Until the 1977 season, the longest Dual Meet running event for the Juniors was the 220. Senior Girls ran the 440 while the Senior Boys ran the 880. The distance evolution is as follows: 1977 - Senior Girls added the 880, 1978 - Juniors added the 440, 1979 - Juniors added the 880 and the Seniors added the Mile, 1986 - Juniors added the 1200 and in 1984, most tracks were converted to a metric layout - the mile became the 1600m, and the 880 became the 800.
A very special THANK YOU to Sean Kerrisk, League Advisor, for his years of service to the youth and track and field communities!
In 1975, the league expanded to ten teams - the new teams were St. James, St. Joe's, and St. Veronica's. (source: notes of League Kickoff meeting dated 3/18/75). Until the 1977 season, the longest Dual Meet running event for the Juniors was the 220. Senior Girls ran the 440 while the Senior Boys ran the 880. The distance evolution is as follows: 1977 - Senior Girls added the 880, 1978 - Juniors added the 440, 1979 - Juniors added the 880 and the Seniors added the Mile, 1986 - Juniors added the 1200 and in 1984, most tracks were converted to a metric layout - the mile became the 1600m, and the 880 became the 800.
A very special THANK YOU to Sean Kerrisk, League Advisor, for his years of service to the youth and track and field communities!
Track & Field League Information
A team consists of four groups - Junior Boys / Girls (grades 5 - 6)(some teams start younger) and Senior Boys / Girls (grades 7 - 8). Running events currently include 50 meter (juniors only), 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, 800 meter, 1200 meter (juniors only) and 1600 meter (seniors only) runs plus a 4 x 100 relay. Field events are the long jump, high jump and shot put (seniors only). Some teams don't have access to high school facilities and consequently don't compete in all field events. The season, which runs from late March through late May, consists of dual/tri meets between individual teams plus the league-sponsored Developmental Meet, Relay Carnivals, and Championship Meet.
Track & Field League Rules & Regulations
ELIGIBILITY
Opened to all private schools, catholic schools and parishes in the Diocese of Trenton with a school or not. The team must be made up of those boys and girls who are members of the school or CCD education program in the parish they represent. An athlete who reaches their 13th birthday before September 1 of the beginning of the current school year must compete in the Senior Division regardless of their grade. An athlete who reaches their 15th birthday before September 1 of the beginning of the current school year is ineligible for the entire season. Pee Wees and Juniors may compete in both the Junior and Senior Divisions but needs to remain in that division for all competition events. Each coach is responsible for the eligibility of his own participants. A team will forfeit all events in which an ineligible competitor has participated, with the points being awarded to the opposing team.
DIVISIONS
Pee Wee boys and girls: Grades K - 4
Junior boys and girls: Grades 5 and 6
Senior boys and girls: Grades 7 and 8
ENTRIES
Dual Meets: Team - 3 per event and Individual - 3 events and 1 relay
Championship Meets: Team - 1 entry per events and wild card and Individual - 3 events total, including relay and non-scoring events
Wild cards: 10 per team for the entire meets
UNIFORMS
It is recommended that all team members wear the same color shirts. Sneakers, sport or running shoes must be worn for all events. Bare feet and spikes are prohibited. Watches are prohibited.
INSURANCE
Each team member must be covered by insurance.
SUPERVISION
It is required that each team be accompanied to all competitions by a coach or other adult supervisor who will be responsible for the conduct of their team.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Every participant in the league must not violate the code of sportsmanship as defined by the NJSIAA and the National Federation. Bad sportsmanship shall include, but not be limited to, activities such as: putting down fellow athletes by words or gestures; physical confrontations; verbal abuse of coaches and officials; or purposeful violation of league rules. There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion; or purposeful violation of league rules.
Bad sportsmanship shall be dealt with as follows:
1) Any coach or official can bring a potential bad sportsmanship situation to the attention of the Meet Director. Upon being notified of a potential problem, the meet director is responsible for determining the seriousness of the situation through consultation with all knowledgeable officials and involved individuals including the athlete's coach. 2) The Meet Director has sole responsibility for determining the validity of the accusation, assessing the seriousness of the situation, and defining the appropriate penalty. The Meet Director shall inform the coaches of all penalized athletes of the final decision. 3) Penalties can include disqualification from individual events or the entire meet, including events contested prior to the problem. The athlete's points awarded for any event in which they have been disqualified shall be redistributed as if the athlete did not compete. 4) More than one athlete may be penalized by the Meet Director if the seriousness of the situation justifies such action. 5) The Meet Director may request that disqualified athletes vacate the track and spectator areas.
Opened to all private schools, catholic schools and parishes in the Diocese of Trenton with a school or not. The team must be made up of those boys and girls who are members of the school or CCD education program in the parish they represent. An athlete who reaches their 13th birthday before September 1 of the beginning of the current school year must compete in the Senior Division regardless of their grade. An athlete who reaches their 15th birthday before September 1 of the beginning of the current school year is ineligible for the entire season. Pee Wees and Juniors may compete in both the Junior and Senior Divisions but needs to remain in that division for all competition events. Each coach is responsible for the eligibility of his own participants. A team will forfeit all events in which an ineligible competitor has participated, with the points being awarded to the opposing team.
DIVISIONS
Pee Wee boys and girls: Grades K - 4
Junior boys and girls: Grades 5 and 6
Senior boys and girls: Grades 7 and 8
ENTRIES
Dual Meets: Team - 3 per event and Individual - 3 events and 1 relay
Championship Meets: Team - 1 entry per events and wild card and Individual - 3 events total, including relay and non-scoring events
Wild cards: 10 per team for the entire meets
UNIFORMS
It is recommended that all team members wear the same color shirts. Sneakers, sport or running shoes must be worn for all events. Bare feet and spikes are prohibited. Watches are prohibited.
INSURANCE
Each team member must be covered by insurance.
SUPERVISION
It is required that each team be accompanied to all competitions by a coach or other adult supervisor who will be responsible for the conduct of their team.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Every participant in the league must not violate the code of sportsmanship as defined by the NJSIAA and the National Federation. Bad sportsmanship shall include, but not be limited to, activities such as: putting down fellow athletes by words or gestures; physical confrontations; verbal abuse of coaches and officials; or purposeful violation of league rules. There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion; or purposeful violation of league rules.
Bad sportsmanship shall be dealt with as follows:
1) Any coach or official can bring a potential bad sportsmanship situation to the attention of the Meet Director. Upon being notified of a potential problem, the meet director is responsible for determining the seriousness of the situation through consultation with all knowledgeable officials and involved individuals including the athlete's coach. 2) The Meet Director has sole responsibility for determining the validity of the accusation, assessing the seriousness of the situation, and defining the appropriate penalty. The Meet Director shall inform the coaches of all penalized athletes of the final decision. 3) Penalties can include disqualification from individual events or the entire meet, including events contested prior to the problem. The athlete's points awarded for any event in which they have been disqualified shall be redistributed as if the athlete did not compete. 4) More than one athlete may be penalized by the Meet Director if the seriousness of the situation justifies such action. 5) The Meet Director may request that disqualified athletes vacate the track and spectator areas.
League Schedule
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League Records and 2022 Results
