Published in the May 4, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Pioneer track and field coaches Liane Cook and Bill Wallace will host a track and field meet for students in grades 3-8 on Friday, May 13, weather permitting.

The meet will give boys and girls the opportunity to learn about four track and field events – 100 meter sprint, 800 meters, long jump and javelin – and then have the opportunity to compete in the event.

If time permits, participants will learn about a fifth event, the relay.

The meet will run from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the LMS track. The schedule of events is as follows:

• 3:30–3:45 p.m.: Check-in

• 3:45–4 p.m.: Warm up led by LHS athletes

• 4–5:30 p.m.: Track and field events

Pre-register by Friday

Simply pre-register via e-mail to either coach by Friday, May 6 for planning purposes. The event is free.

Questions may also be referred to either coach via e-mail. Liane Cook may be reached at: cookli@lynnfield.k12.ma.us. Bill Wallace may be reached at: wallacew@lynnfield.k12.ma.us.