Spring 2025 Track & Field Information & Schedule

Updated 12/16/2024. Subject to change.

Track & Field is open to athletes in grades 9**/10-12. (7th-8th graders may join cross country in the fall.)
Grade is based on projected graduation year. To maintain MSHSL eligibility, you must delcare a grade and advance each year as "progress towards graduation." **9^th graders: contact us at least one week before the registration deadline to determine MSHSL eligibility.

NOTE: Space is limited for each squad, but we do not have tryouts. We love new athletes!

• Current team members will be given priority registration beginning Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
• New team members will have the opportunity to register beginning Monday, December 9, 2024.
  Contact us in advance to let us know that you're interested in participating, so we can let you know if space might be available.
• Further instructions can be found on the Eligibility & Registration page (keep reading and scroll down for the link). 
• Mandatory team registration & orientation meeting (registration closes 1/13):
  Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 7:00 P.M. @Hanover City Hall.
• This is a combination of paperwork management and a group meeting.
  See Team Calendar for details.

Track & Field Events Offered

• Sprints and hurdles, mid- and long-distance running, and relays. Running events span distances from 100m to 3200m (2 mile). We do not have the staff or facilities for jumps, throws (shot/discus), or pole vault.

Coaches
All coaches meet MSHSL training requirements.

• Kirk Swanson (MSHSL Certified Head Coach, NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach)
• Jennifer Swanson (Athletic Director, Assistant Coach - Distance)
• Tim Winters (Assistant Coach)
• Cory Peterman (Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles)

Captains’ Practices
Pre-season attendance is optional. Captains' practices do not count toward your attendance requirements.

• These may be held the two weeks preceding the first day of the official season (schedule TBD by captains).
• Captains: Mark Swanson, Charlie Gundale, Addie McAlpine, Salina Michael

Official Season:
March 10 (first day of practice) - June 10-12, 2025 (the State meet is a week late this year due to MSHSL and host scheduling)

• Varsity Section and State qualifiers go longer than others depending on individual advancement (see Team Calendar for regular meet schedule). Mark your calendar with post-season meet dates to support your teammates who qualify!

Practice Attendance Requirements

• You are expected to be at all practices and meets on time and for the duration unless prior arrangements have been made well in advance with the head coach. If you anticipate regular absences, contact the coaches before you register. Track & Field is a team sport, and the team performs its best when everyone is present. Practice affects team unity, morale, and success. Your teammates need you!
• Practice attendance is required 4-5x/week depending on the meet schedule.
• Athletes are required to train 5x/week (competitive Varsity athletes 6x/week), which will require at least one day of running an assigned workout on your own (and logging your completed workout on Running2Win) and/or attending optional practices when offered.

2025 Practice Schedule (*TENTATIVE*)
We practice outdoors as much as possible. Be flexible, and dress prepared!
See Team Calendar.

• Monday 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. *or* 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Most of the season: 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. @Hanover City Hall/Settler’s Park (11250 5th St NE, Hanover)
  • After the snow/ice clears off the track, select Mondays from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. @Rockford High School* (park in the upper Stadium West lot). See Team Calendar.
• Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. *or* 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Early season (typically 4-6 weeks): 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. @Church of Ss. Peter & Paul, 145 Railway St E, Loretto, MN 55357.
  • After the snow/ice clears off the track: select Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. @Rockford High School* (park in the upper Stadium West lot).
    Exception: Sections/State weeks. See Team Calendar.
• Wednesday
  • Required before Thursday meets.
    • See Team Calendar, but generally will be held 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. @Hanover City Hall/Settler’s Park.
    • When not the day before a meet, work out on your own as assigned (required Day 5 training).
• Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. *or* 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Early season (typically 4-6 weeks): 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. @Church of Ss. Peter & Paul
  • After the snow/ice clears off the track: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. @Rockford High School*
• Friday 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. @Hanover City Hall/Settler’s Park.
  Note: we might add a few Friday evenings on the track depending on availability the other days. See Team Calendar.

*On-the-track practices are pending contract approval with Rockford; we typically do not get confirmation until February.
Having said that, we have been using this facility for years and do not expect a problem.

Meets

• We expect to have 7-8 JV/Varsity meets plus the post season (Subsections/Sections/State). See Team Calendar for schedule (subject to change).
• The events in which you compete at meets will depend on your attendance, performance, and completing and logging your assigned workouts.
• Meets usually conclude between 8:00 - 9:00 P.M.

End-of-Season Banquet

• Don't miss it! Each athlete is individually recognized and honored for their contribution to the team.
• See team calendar for this season's date.
• Families with quiet younger/older siblings welcome. :)
• Potluck. RSVP to Banquet Team Leader. See Team Calendar.

Watch the Team Calendar for updates!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE.