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Hershey track meet planned for June

The 2002 Hershey Track and Field Youth Program Track Meet is scheduled for June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Havre Middle School Track.

The track meet is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. The age groups are based on participants ages as of December 31, 2002. Proof of age must be presented when registration forms are turned in to the Havre Parks and Recreation Department.

Boys and girls will be divided into the following age groups: 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14.

Events include 50- to 400-meter dashes, 800-meter and 1600-meter runs, standing long jump and softball throw. The events will depend on the age groups. Participants are limited to two track events and one field event or two field events and one track event.

Winners will advance to the state meet June 15 in Havre. State meet winners are eligible for selection to the Region 3 Regional Team which will travel, all expenses paid, to Hershey, Pa. in August to compete in the national finals.

Entry forms are available at the lobby of the Havre Community Pool. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. May 30. No late forms will be accepted.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 265-8161 or 265-5781.

 

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