Local track, field athletes set to compete at FSU Relays, here is what you need to know
Grab the spikes and head to the track, it's time for the FSU Relays.
The annual college/high school meet is set for another packed weekend of track and field action at Mike Long Track, with the preps portion of the meet getting started Friday night.
One of the premier events on the track calendar, the FSU Relays draws programs from all over the country to Florida's Capital for two days of competitions. The field events get things started Friday evening with the boy's and girl's javelin at 6 p.m. Races begin at 6:30 p.m. with the 800-meter, followed by the 200-meter and 3200-meter runs.
Saturday brings the bulk of the action, with action getting underway at 10:00 a.m. for the field events, followed by the start of the races at 11:10 a.m., and events will be run throughout the afternoon.
There will be 215 schools represented at the event this weekend, with all local schools in attendance. Over 2000 athletes from eight different states will be running, throwing and jumping at this weekend's event.
For the Florida schools in attendance, the meet serves as a preview for the state championships held at the University of North Florida in May.
Weekend schedule
Friday:
6:00 pm Girls Javelin, boys start following the end of girls throws6:30 pm Girls 800, boys start following the end of girls races7:15 pm Girls 200, boys start following the end of girls races8:00 pm Girls Invitational 3200, boys start following the end of girls races
Saturday field events:
10:00 am
Boys Pole VaultGirls High JumpGirls DiscusBoys Shot PutBoys Long JumpGirls Long Jump
1:00 pm
Girls Pole VaultBoys High JumpBoys DiscusGirls Shot PutBoys Triple JumpGirls Triple Jump
Saturday running events:
11:10 am Girls 100 hurdles11:20 am Boys 110 hurdles11:30 am Girls 4x800 relay, boys start following the end of girls races12:20 pm Girls 400 dash, boys start following the end of girls races12:40 pm Girls 100 dash, boys start following the end of girls races12:50 pm Girls 400 hurdles, boys start following the end of girls races1:20 pm Girls 4x100 relay, boys start following the end of girls races1:45 pm Girls Invitational 1600, boys start following the end of girls races2:25 pm Girls 4x400 relay, boys start following the end of girls races
Liam Rooney covers preps sports for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at LRooney@gannett.com or on Twitter @__liamrooney
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: All you need to know for this weekends FSU Relays
