Meet #2

Loyola Academy Track Meet

Sunday, April 26, 2026

At a Glance

Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location
Loyola Academy
1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Arrive
8:30–9:30 AM
Registration on arrival
Field Events
10:00 AM
Running Events
10:30 AM
Live Results

📝 Parent Action Items

1
Entries due Friday, April 24 by noon

Entries are submitted on Athletic.net by the coaching staff. Each athlete may compete in a maximum of 4 events (including relays). Make sure your athlete has told the coach their preferred events before the deadline.

2
Volunteer needed

Each school must provide at least one volunteer to help run the meet. Sign up here:
SignUpGenius — Loyola Meet Volunteers ↗

3
Remind your athlete to listen for their name

If an athlete misses their event, they are scratched — no exceptions. Athletes must report to the check-in area near the 100m start line as soon as their event is called.

Race Day Schedule

8:30–9:30 AM
Arrive & Registration
Check in and pick up race packets. Allow extra time for parking.
9:30 AM
Coaches Meeting
10:00 AM
Field Events Begin
Order: 4th/JV Girls → 4th/JV Boys → Varsity Girls → Varsity Boys
  • Turbo Javelin Throw (4th/JV only — 2 attempts)
  • Long Jump — 2 runways; 4th/JV Boys & Girls jump simultaneously (2 attempts); Varsity Boys & Girls simultaneously (3 attempts)
  • Shot Put — Varsity: 3 attempts, 4kg shot • JV: 2 attempts, 6lb shot
  • High Jump
10:30 AM
Running Events Begin
Order: 4th/JV Girls → 4th/JV Boys → Varsity Girls → Varsity Boys
  • 100m / 110m Hurdles (JV/Varsity Girls, then JV/Varsity Boys)
  • 100m Dash (5 entries per division per gender per school; last 3 heats may use starting blocks)
  • 1600m Run
  • 4×100m Relay (max 2 teams per school, per division, per gender)
  • 400m Dash
  • 200m Dash (5 entries per division per gender per school; last 3 heats may use starting blocks)
  • 800m Run
  • 4×400m Relay (1 team per school, per division, per gender)

Divisions

4th Grade

Competes alongside JV athletes but is scored separately. May run up to JV.

JV — 7th Grade & Under

JV athletes may run up to Varsity. Cannot compete in both JV and Varsity in the same event.

Varsity — 8th Grade

Varsity athletes cannot compete in the JV division.

All races have unlimited entries except the 100m Dash, 200m Dash (5 per division per gender per school), and relay maximums.
Awards (medals) go to 1st–3rd place in each division. Only the top 2 individual finishers and “A” relay teams from each school are eligible for scoring.
Scoring: Individual events — 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. Relays — 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.

Day-of Information for Parents

Parking

Parking is available on site. Allow extra time — the lot fills quickly before the meet.

No Pets

Pets are NOT allowed on campus.

Field Access

Spectators and non-competing athletes must stay off the infield. Only coaches are permitted on the infield. Stay clear of the finish line area.

Missed Events

If your athlete misses their event, they are scratched with no recourse. Make sure they are listening for their name and head to the check-in area immediately when their event is called.

Check-In / Clerking

Running event athletes check in at the clerking area by the 100m start line once their event is called. Field event athletes check in at the event site.

Live Results

Follow along at AthleticLive ↗ during the meet.

Hurdle Notes

Only enter athletes who have practiced hurdles. This is not an event to attempt for the first time at a meet. There are 10 hurdles, all 30 inches high.

Division Distance To First Hurdle Between Hurdles
Girls (all) 100m 13 m (42′8″) 8.5 m (27′11″)
Boys (all) 110m 13.72 m (45′0″) 9.14 m (29′11″)

Live Results

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Results will be posted live during the meet on AthleticLive.

View Live Results ↗