Spring Track/Field
2019 Track & Field Schedule
(See the Practice & Meet Locations tab for addresses and links to directions to the parks for practices and meets.)
Scroll down below this schedule to see the Track and Field Events
| WHEN | WHAT | FAIRFAX | ACCOTINK | TIME |
| Friday, March 8 | Meet the Coaches Night | Fairfax Pacers | Fairfax Pacers | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, March 10 | First Practice/Parent Meeting | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 12:00 - 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 12 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM -7 PM |
| Thursday, March 14 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM -7 PM |
| Sunday, March 17 | Practice | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 1:00 - 2:15 PM |
| Tuesday, March 19 | Practice/Uniforms | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, March 21 | Practice/Uniforms | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, March 24 | Practice/Uniforms | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 1:00 - 2:15 PM |
| Tuesday, March 26 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, March 28 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, March 31 | Time Trials 200m/1600m FPYC ONLY | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, April 2 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, April 4 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, April 7 | FPYC Invitational | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 12:00 - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, April 9 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, April 11 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, April 14 | Practice | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 1:00 - 2:15 PM |
| Tuesday, April 16 | FCPS Springbreak - NO PRACTICE | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Thursday, April 18 | FCPS Springbreak - NO PRACTICE | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sunday, April 21 | EASTER - NO PRACTICE | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tuesday, April 23 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, April 25 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, April 28 | FPYC Invitational | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 11:00 - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday, April 28 | Mustang Invitational (alternative) | Culpeper, VA | Culpeper, VA | 10:00 -5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, April 30 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, May 2 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, May 5 | VA Pride Invitational | Ashburn, VA | n/a | 8:30 a.m. Rolling |
| Tuesday, May 7 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, May 9 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, May 12 | MOTHER'S DAY MEET - FPYC ONLY | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, May 14 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, May 16 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, May 19 | CYA Invitational | Chantilly, VA | Chantilly, VA | TBD |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, May 23 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, May 26 | HOLIDAY WEEKEND - NO PRACTICE | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tuesday, May 28 | Practice | Van Dyck Park | Train Trestle | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, May 30 | Practice | Lanier MS | Kings Glen ES | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sat./Sun., June 1-2 | DMV Invitational | Landover, MD | n/a | 8:00 AM/Rolling |
| Monday, June 10 | End of Season Banquet | Fairfax HS | Fairfax HS | 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Tues/Thurs.*, June 4/6 | Post-season Practice | *Van Dyck Park | n/a | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sat./Sun. June 8-9 | AAU PVA District Qualifier | Landover, MD | n/a | 8:00 AM Rolling |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Post-season Practice | Van Dyck Park | n/a | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, June 13 | Post-season Practice | Lanier MS | n/a | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Fri./Sat./Sun. June 14-16 | USATF PVA Championship/Qualifier | Landover, MD | n/a | 8:00 AM/Rolling |
| Tuesday, June 18 | Post-season Practice | TBD | n/a | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thursday, June 20 | Post-season Practice | TBD | n/a | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Thurs. - Sun. June 20-23 | AAU Region 3 Qualifier | Landover, MD | n/a | 8:00 AM/Rolling |
| Tuesday, June 25 | Post-season Practice | TBD | n/a | 6 PM- 7 PM |
| Thursday, June 27 | Post-season Practice | TBD | n/a | 6 PM - 7 PM |
| Sunday, June 30 | Post-season Practice | TBD | n/a | n/a |
| July | Tues./Thurs. Post-season Practices | TBD | n/a | TBD |
| Fri.- Mon., July 5-8 | USATF Region 3 Qualifier | Landover, MD | n/a | Varies/Rolling |
| POST SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP RACES | ||||
| June 25 - 30 | USATF National Youth Championships | Durham Stadium | Durham, NC | TBD |
| July 21 - 27 | USATF Hershey J.O. Track & Field Championships | CA State Univ. | Sacramento, CA | TBD |
| July 26 - August 3 | AAU J.O. Track & Field Championships | NC A&T Univ. | Greensboro, NC | TBD |
Track & Field Events
FPYC Athlete-Parent Track Handbook
Typical Running Events:
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50 meters
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Approx. 1/2 of the track straightaway: 6 & Under only
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100m
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One full track straightaway
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200m
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1/2 track lap
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400m
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One full track lap
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Approx. 1/4 of a mile
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800m
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Two track laps
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Approx. 1/2 of a mile
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1600m
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Four track laps
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Approx. 1 mile
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3000m
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7 and 1/2 track laps
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Approx. 1 and 7/8 miles
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Typical Field Events:
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Long Jump
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Universal landing area
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Shot Put
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Weights of 6kg, 4 lbs., and 12 kg, depending on the age of the participant
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Turbo Javelin
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Weights of 300g and 600g, depending on the age of the participant
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Limited Exposure Events (not contested at Fairfax High School):
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High Jump
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Minimum starting height of 4 feet
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Hurdles
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Heights from 30" - 36" and races from 80m - 110m, depending on the age of the participant
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