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TrackFest 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

TrackFest Program Overview

Run-Jump-Throw-Wheel to TrackFest

“Run-Jump-Throw-Wheel to TrackFest” is an annual program for students in grades 3 through 6, organized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA). For additional information or questions, please contact us at (709) 576-1303; nlaaoffice at gmail.com

TrackFest is held at the MUN Field House in St. John’s, and offers fun-filled RJTW activities, in a safe and controlled environment, ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience for participants, teachers and parents.

List of schools that have confirmed participation in TrackFest 2025.

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List of schools that have confirmed participation in TrackFest 2025

  1. Bishop Feild School (St. John's)
  2. East Point Elementary (St. John's)
  3. Hazelwood Elementary (St. John's)
  4. St. Anne's Academy (Dunville)
  5. St. Mary's Elementary School (St. John's)
  6. St. Teresa's School (St. John's)
  7. Stephenville Elementary School (Stephenville)
  8. Stephenville Primary School (Stephenville)
  9. Woodland Elementary (Dildo)

Eligibility

Participation in TrackFest is limited to schools affiliated with NLAA and that hold School Sports NL Participation Nation Level 1 membership.

SSNL Participation Nation

TrackFest is supported by Participation Nation School Sports NL. All schools must have Participation Nation Level 1 membership by Friday, April 11, 2025.

Participation Nation Contact:

Natelle Tulk
PN Program Coordinator, School Sports NL
E-Mail: ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca
Tel: (709) 729-2710 / Fax: (709) 729-2705
Website: www.schoolsportsnl.ca/

Schools that meet the eligibility criteria - 56
  • Please get in touch with the NLAA office if you believe the above list is incomplete.

Registration

  • To register a team for TrackFest, schools must first meet the eligibility criteria, as individual student registrations are not permitted. Students interested in representing their school should contact their athletic director or PE teacher for more information.
  • TrackFest is open to eligible schools that formally express their interest to the NLAA. Schools must provide the name and email address of the individual who will manage the event registration on behalf of their school.
     
    Upon approval, the NLAA will email registration information to the designated teacher sponsor.
  • Please note that only NLAA-approved teacher sponsors or designated individuals are authorized to register athletes for TrackFest. Each school teacher sponsor is responsible for the program, including selecting students and assigning them to events. As a “Participation Nation” supported event, TrackFest aims to encourage broad participation and foster new skills. Selection of athletes should be based on their involvement in the school program and their enthusiasm for learning.
Important dates and details:
  • Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
  • Registration Opens: Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
  • Meet Fee: $10 per student.
Event Participation Guidelines:
  • Individual Events: Each school may enter up to three participants per gender in each event and competition category.
  • Relay Teams: Each school may enter up to three relay teams per gender in each competition category. Relays do not count toward the maximum allowable individual events per participant. Athletes may only be part of one relay team.

Participants Receive

  • A drawstring bag
  • Digital Participation Certificate
  • Award Ribbons (top 8)

Events for Girls and Boys

Elementary 1
(Grades 3/4)

  • 50m sprint
  • 50m wheelchair (self-propelled)
  • 50m Hurdles (50mH)
  • 150m sprint
  • 4 x 200m relay
  • JAVELIN THROW (Turbojav)
  • Standing Long Jump
  • Two-hand overhead throw (ball size 4)
  • Two-hand overhead throw Wheelchair (Free throw)

Turbojav weighs 500 grams and is 42" long / Diameter: 1.5". The Turbojav has a polyethylene body and a super soft elastomer nose.

Elementary 2
(Grades 5/6)

  • 60m sprint
  • 60m wheelchair (self-propelled)
  • 60m Hurdles (60mH)
  • 200m sprint
  • 4 x 200m relay
  • JAVELIN THROW (Turbojav)
  • Standing Long Jump
  • Two-hand overhead throw (ball size 4)
  • Two-hand overhead throw Wheelchair (Free throw)

Turbojav weighs 500 grams and is 42" long / Diameter: 1.5". The Turbojav has a polyethylene body and a super soft elastomer nose.

  • “Able Bodied” competitors cannot be entered in Wheelchair events.
  • All participants must compete in their grade and gender division.
  • Boys and girls will compete separately.
  • Up to three events plus a relay: Participants may enter ANY three individual events and be part of ONE relay team, provided the school is within the maximum of three teams per event category.
  • Read more on events rules and technique here.

Relay Team Registration

Teacher Sponsor/Designate:
  • Must select Relay Members from the list of participants already registered on Trackie.
  • To register your school’s relay teams, please email the NLAA office at nlaaoffice@gmail.com with the following information by the registration deadline, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (No mixed teams allowed):
    • School Name
    • Competition category
    • Participants’ names in running order
  • Clarification of the registration process for relay team members:
    • All relay team members must be registered for at least one individual event.
    • If a relay team member is not registered for an individual event, they must register and pay online, via Trackie, selecting “RELAY EVENT ONLY” during registration.
    • Athletes already registered for individual events who are also participating on a relay team MUST NOT register for the “RELAY EVENT ONLY.”
  • Teacher Sponsor/Designate should expect a prompt reply to confirm receipt, acknowledging their relay team registration. NLAA asks schools to re-send their email or call (709) 576-1303 if they do not get a response within a reasonable time.
  • NLAA will not accept any new team registrations after the registration deadline - Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
  • An athlete can be a member of one relay team only.
MEET DAY Relay Changes:
  • Deadline for New Relay Teams: The deadline to register new relay teams is Tuesday, May 6, 2025. No new teams can be added after this date.
  • Relay Team Adjustments on Meet Day: School and club coaches can use the RELAY TEAM ADJUSTMENT FORM (found in the Coach’s Package) to:
    • Substitute eligible athletes.
    • Change the relay running order.
    • Report team scratches.
  • Submission: Schools can submit the adjustment forms at the bib pick up area during the Relay Changes Period.
  • Disqualification: Relay teams that alter their declared order or team members after the Final Update period will be disqualified.

Entering the Field House

Spectators, parents, coaches and non-competing athletes are asked to use the TICKET OFFICE ENTRANCE (corner glass entrance) of the Field House to enter the building. They should then proceed to the upper level of the Field House to watch the competition.

Wheelchair Access

Please use the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Field House to enter the building. Then you should proceed to the upper level of the Field House to watch the competition.

Spectator/Viewing Area

All spectators, coaches and non-competing athletes should use the second floor of the field house to view the competition.

Parking and Facility Entrance

Please use the Field House parking lot or the overflow Parking Lots marked 1A, specifically two next to the soccer field.

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