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2018 Meet Schedule

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2018 Meet Schedule is still being finalized.

MTC participates as a team in many track meets throughout the season. Meet participation is optional but highly encouraged. Meets serve as a reward and encouragement for their hard work in practice.  Athletes compete with others in their age group.  Most early meets are held within a 2 hour drive of Manhattan. 

While membership fees cover the costs of two meets (Clay Center and our home meet), we will always register for meets as a team. Therefore, please submit event registration and payment to MTC by the registration deadline. MTC will submit athletes and events (including fees) as a single entity. Point of contact for registration inquires is listed below:

Matthew Curtis
mscurtis@protonmail.ch
(320) 250-0132

Date

Track Meet

Location

Registration Deadline

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28 April
05 May
12 May
19 May
28 May
02 June
02 June
03 June
09 June
16 June
23 -24 June
13 - 14 July
27 Jun-04 Aug

Ell-Saline Track Meet
​Clay Center *
​BTA Kids Meet (5-12 yrs old only)
TGM Windsetppers
​Barb Hunt Memorial
Grandview Invitational
AAU District Qualifier
Blue River Valley Jolly Jog
Olathe Invitational
MTC Home Meet *
AAU Region 16 Qualifier
Sunflower Games
AAU Nationals

Brookville, KS
​Clay Center, KS
Beloit, KS
Grandview, MO
​Garden Plain, KS
Grandview, MO
El Dorado, KS
Marysville, KS
Olathe, KS
Riley, KS
Joplin, MO
Topeka, KS
Des Moines, IA

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03 July 2018
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* MTC membership fee pays for these meets.

Note: Athlete must obtain a qualifying mark in the District Qualifiers to participate in the National Qualifying Meets (AAU).  The top eight finishers in the National Qualifier Meets will qualify to participate in the Junior Olympics (AAU).

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*2018 Meet Schedule
is subject to change

FAQs

1.What do we bring to meets?

Because of the uncertainty of weather conditions, come prepared. When weather reports have called for sunny and warm days, we've experienced at times rainy and cold. If in doubt, bring sweatshirts/sweatpants, change of shoes, socks, umbrellas (which are good for rain or sun).

2.What types of snacks should we pack to bring to meets?

Healthy snacks. Some ideas would be orange slices, bananas, cut up melon, grapes, crackers, rice cakes, sandwiches, juices and of course water. Even good foods should be eaten in moderation and not right before your event. No sodas, candy, chips or fast food. Please save that for after the meet.

3.How will I know how to get to a meet?

The track club usually meets at a designated time and place so we can follow each other out to a meet. If that's not possible, we usually provide directions (the web site often has drivings directions to the meets).

4.Will my child be able to participate in every meet?

For developmental and invitational meets, yes. As the season progresses, the meets get a bit more competitive and athletes need to qualify to continue on. Fortunately, there are developmental and invitational meets throughout the season that anyone will be able to attend.

5.Why do the athletes need to stay out of the sun?

The sun is very draining to athletes. Sitting in the sun during a track meet can create dehydration, fatigue and other heat related injuries. This is also the cause of feeling sick after running an event. Track meets are usually long and when an athlete does need to be out in the sun, be sure to have sun block.

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