About 2023 Season 

Program Philosophy: The middle school track level program includes: sprints, distance events, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, and relays. The program exposes the athletes to various events and training principles. The team members will be guided to find events that match their interests and potential. They will be challenged to steadily progress in their training and improve their performances. The students should find their experience successful and fun! With a team of close to 200 athletes, we will be utilizing grade/event-specific practices to best meet the needs of our athletes. 

Coaches’ Goals for the Beginning of April: By end of the first three weeks, athletes will have done exchanges in zones, been introduced to starts/finishes, running workouts, and drills/strength for form. All athletes will be exposed to throws.  Athletes will have participated in two home meets. 

Interest Meeting Date: There will be an interest meeting on February 28th @ 2:55 in the HMS gym immediately after school. If students miss the meeting, they can check the resources on google classroom or find any of the coaches at school to ask questions. 

First In-Person Team Meeting Dates: The season schedule is linked below. It is in draft form for planning purposes and will be readjusted as needed. Please make sure to check the schedule weekly for any changes.  The tentative schedule is updated until Spring Break.  

2023 HMS Practice/Meet Schedule

We will use the following platforms for communication regarding schedules and any changes due to inclement weather.  

1. Google Classroom - All team members will be added to our team google classroom for communication from coaches. 

2. Remind Text Messaging - Parents are asked to sign up for the text message account for communication from coaches. (directions below) 

Grade 6 Families: Text the number 81010 with the message @hms6track 

Grade 7 Families: Text the number 81010 with the message @hms7track

Grade 8 Families: Text the number 81010 with the message @hms8track

3. Additional Communication - We will also continue to update this site and will utilize morning 

announcements as needed.   

Any questions, please reach out to Michelle Cannaday at mcannada@haddonfield.k12.nj.us

Getting Started:
Link to registration information: https://www.smore.com/429vd
(Note: Impact Concussion Testing is NOT required for middle schoolers.)
Please register your child in genesis for them to be added to the team google classroom and roster.
Students’ paperwork must be approved by the school nurse and the school doctor before being added to
the approved list of the roster. Newcomers are always welcome to join the team anytime during the
season, but understand that they will be a wait time as the paperwork is processed through both the school
nurse's office and the school doctor.
Here is a link to all health forms:
Registration/Health Forms

Tuesday, February 28th @ 2:55 pm in the Middle School Gym