What is the SOLE-stice Classic?
The
“SOLE-stice Classic” is a series of meets designed to replace the Hershey
Meets. These meets are grass roots meets
for young athletes to get involved in running, jumping and throwing
competitions. This program is being
sponsored by Aboriginal Track & Field of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan
Athletics.
The term
“Sole-stice” comes from the idea that the “final meet” will be held near the
longest day of the year. The meets are geared for younger athletes who may not
get many opportunities to compete against others their age in their region or
from across the province.
How Kids
Benefit
Participants
can run, jump and throw in an event that stresses FUN rather than
competition. For some participants, the
program offers an opportunity to refine their natural abilities. For others, it may be the spark that ignites
their interest in an activity that is mentally, physically and socially
rewarding.
Who Can Participate?
Boys and
girls between ages 7 to 13.
Age
group classifications are determined by the participant’s Year of Birth.
Meteors
(Born 2006/07/08) Comets (Born
2004/05) Stars (Born
2003/02)
To get
involved; select the regional meet nearest to where you live (www.solesticeclassic.com). Then complete the computer online entry
process. Note that some of the Regional
meets will be accepting on-site registration.
The best part is that no entry fees are charged to participate. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd
place participants from the Regional meet then advance to the Provincial meet held
in Saskatoon on June 20th at Griffiths Stadium.
Events offered:
Meteors – 50m, 100m, Standing
Long Jump, Ball Throw & 4x100m relay
Comets – 60m, 150m, 600m,
Standing Long Jump, Ball Throw & 4x100m relay
Stars – 80m, 150m, 800m, Running
Long Jump, Ball Throw & 4x100m relay.
Meet t-shirts will be provided
for each participant at the Provincial Meet to be held in Saskatoon, June 20,
2015, Potash Park (formerly Griffiths Stadium)
Highlights of the Program
This program is
very grass roots in nature. Some of the
key features are:
1. No track spikes
or shoes designed for spikes or shoes with cleats of any kind are allowed in
any event. Competitors must wear
shoes.
2. No starting
blocks are allowed.
3. No fees are to
be charged at any level.
4. The emphasis of the meets is to have fun
while getting young athletes to be active through fun competition.
How Do I enter?
Who We Are
Saskatchewan
Athletics is a non-profit Provincial Sport Governing Body and is a member of
Sask Sport Inc. Our mission is to
promote the sport of Track & Field, Cross Country Running, Road Racing and
Race Walk by facilitating the development and maintenance of effective
programs, which assist athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers in a fair
and positive environment.
Contact Us
Sponsored by:
Aboriginal
Track & Field of Saskatchewan & Saskatchewan Athletics
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