Your Track Kit:
If you're new to track you may find the following items useful. Track events can last all day, from warmup at 7:30am to the last event, as late as 7:30pm.
For the Athletes
For You and Your Family
These are managed by the various clubs so fare will differ somewhat at each event. Generally you will find coffee, water, sodas, donuts, muffins, chips, candy, and later in the day meals which may include BBQ. These are usually reasonably priced and the service is cheerful.
If you're new to track you may find the following items useful. Track events can last all day, from warmup at 7:30am to the last event, as late as 7:30pm.
For the Athletes
- Drinks: plenty of water
- Snacks: fruit, sunflower seeds, crackers, health bars, etc.
- Meals: a healthy breakfast and lunch
- Sunscreen: all children need protection from the sun UV rays
- Ice: Ice packs or cold/hot patches for aches and pains
- Spikes: Replacement 3/16" needle
- Shoe Bag: (optional) a smaller, over-the-shoulder bag for carrying shoes with spikes
- Cell Phone: (optional) so your child can contact you in the stands
- Money: to pay for event fees and snacks at the concession stand
- Do NOT bring: expensive game systems, phones, or cameras that might be broken or mislaid.
For You and Your Family
- Stadium chairs or cushions
- Meals, snacks, and drinks
- Warm clothes and a stadium blanket for those cold early spring mornings
- Sunscreen
- Big floppy hat
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Printed maps to and from the event site
- Printed event schedule
- Canopy Tent/Umbrella- (Always place tents in the top row of the stands,in order not to block the spectators view as they sit on the lower level)
These are managed by the various clubs so fare will differ somewhat at each event. Generally you will find coffee, water, sodas, donuts, muffins, chips, candy, and later in the day meals which may include BBQ. These are usually reasonably priced and the service is cheerful.