Track & Field

Background:

In the Spring of 2021, we launched the Hingham Youth Track program. It was very well received and so we decided to offer Cross Country in the Fall as well. Since its inception, over 500 6th – 8th grade athletes have participated in at least one season of this program.

Ages

6th, 7th and 8th Graders

When

April & May Spring Season

Where

Hingham High School Track

Practices

5:15pm-6:30pm

Monday: March 31st, April 6th & 13th & 28th, May 4th & 11th & 18th

Thursday: April 2nd & 9th & 16th & 30th, May 7th & 14th & 21st & 28th

Meets

Aiming for 2x Meets on a Thursday

Championship Meet on Tuesday, 5/26

Tee-Shirts

Hingham Youth Track Tee-Shirts are included with registration. Please be sure to request your size when registering.

Fee

$225 per child

COACHES

Head Coach: Darren Gladeau

Assistant Coaches: TBA

PLUS our fabulous student coaches

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need experience? No

Does my child need to bring water? Yes

Does my child need to wear his/her Hingham Youth Track shirt? Yes please, we will order and have available ASAP

How many student coaches do we have? TBD, aiming for 2 at each station

Will we have meets? Yes, TBA!

2026 SPRING TRACK & FIELD

AGES:

All Hingham 6th-8th Graders are Welcome! Please arrive 10-15 min EARLY if possible.

DETAILS:

Practices will take place in April & May on Mondays & Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm at the Hingham High School Track.

Practices will be led by assistant coaches, with oversight from a head coach. As we continue to grow and evolve our program - including competitive meets for those who are interested - we will have a select number of assistant coaches from HHS participating as well.

Goals for our athletes are simple. Have fun, enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and learn new skills. We hope that most, if not all, compete in Track and Field events.

EVENTS:

· Running events: sprints, mid and distance from 100 M run to 1 mile, relays

· Jumping events: Long Jump and High Jump

· Throwing: Javelin, Shot Put, Discus

DATES:

Mondays:

March 31st

April 6th & 13th & 28th

May 4th & 11th & 18th

Thursdays:

April 2nd & 9th & 16th & 30th

May 7th & 14th & 21st & 28th

PRICE:

$225 per child

*Refunds will be made IF we have to cap participation due to limited volunteers - LIFO (last in, first out for refunds)

Volunteer Leaders:

President, Stephanie Shuler

Head Coach, Darren Gladeau

Assistant Coaches, TBD