Monday we have our first home meet of the year, against Medway (the one that got rained out originally). ALL athletes are expected to be out at the track at 2:45 to help set up for the meet, which starts at 3:30.
Here's what we need brought out, most of these items are in the old concession stand shed.
High Jump - Mats, Cover, Standards (the two gray things that the bar sits on), Bar
Long Jump - Rake, Measuring Tape (use the 100' version)
Shot Put - Whtie Toe Board, Long Measuring Tape (300')
Javelin - Long Measuring Tape
Six Starting Blocks - place four by the "common finish" for the 400 meter hurdlers, the other two can go to the 100m start.
Folding Table with two chairs - near finish line for scorekeeping
I'll bring out the yellow caution tape and stakes for the throwing events.
DURING THE MEET you still have responsibilities. Here's a reminder of the order of events, with notes on what would need to be moved.
Pre-Meet...Set up Lanes 2,3,4, and 5 for 400 meter hurdles, on the green lines at the lowest setting.
After the girls run, raise the hurdles to the middle setting (3rd of 5) for the boys.
After the boys run, remove the hurdles. The ones on the far side of the track need to be brought across the football field so we can use them later for the 100 meter hurdles.
Moving the starting blocks (for the 100, 400, 100 hurdles, and 200) and the hurdles (on to the track for the 100 hurdles, moving them up for the boys height, and then removing them afterward) is always the biggest job.
When the boys high jump is complete, we need to move the mats back into the concession stand shed. This is often done before the meet is over (obviously don't drag them across the track if runners are going by), so don't wait until after the 4x4 to get it done when you can get them moved ahead of time!
If you're in a throwing event, make sure our throwing implements are returned to the storage trailer.
