TrackFest 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026

To participate in TrackFest, schools must formally express their interest by emailing the NLAA before the registration deadline Tuesday, May 26. In your email, please include the name and email address of the person responsible for managing event registration for your school.

Students who wish to represent their school should contact their athletic director or physical education (PE) teacher for more information.

List of schools that have confirmed participation in TrackFest 2026

Mary Queen of the World Elementary School (Mount Pearl)
Paradise Elementary School (Paradise)
St. Matthew's School (St. John's)
Woodland Elementary (Dildo)

TrackFest Program Overview

Run-Jump-Throw-Wheel to TrackFest

“Run-Jump-Throw-Wheel to TrackFest” is an annual program for students in grades 3 through 6, organized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA). For additional information or questions, please contact us at (709) 576-1303; nlaaoffice at gmail.com

TrackFest is held at the MUN Field House in St. John’s, and offers fun-filled RJTW activities, in a safe and controlled environment, ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience for participants, teachers and parents.

Teachers, school coaches, or community recreation leaders can implement the Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel program. This school-based initiative uses Track & Field-inspired games, activities, and skill challenges to teach the fundamentals of running, jumping, throwing, and wheeling (for children in wheelchairs).

While organizers do not require schools to submit performance or attendance data for the program, we encourage educators and coaches to incorporate these fundamentals into physical education classes or after-school activities. This will help ensure that all interested students are eligible and well-prepared for the Provincial TrackFest Program.

TrackFest is supported by Participation Nation School Sports NL. All schools must have Participation Nation Level 1 membership by Thursday, April 30, 2026. If a school has missed the PN deadline, please reach out to Natelle Tulk at School Sports NL for further assistance.

Schools must meet specific eligibility criteria before registering a team for TrackFest. Individual registration by parents or guardians is not permitted. Students interested in representing their school should contact their athletic director or physical education (PE) teacher for more information.

Eligibility

Schools wishing to participate in TrackFest must meet the following criteria:

Affiliate with the NLAA (Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association).
Hold a Level 1 membership in the School Sports NL Participation Nation.
To express their interest, schools must formally contact the NLAA and provide the name and email address of the individual who will manage event registration on behalf of the school.

Interested schools must formally express their interest by emailing the NLAA. In the email, please include the name and email address of the individual who will be responsible for managing event registration on behalf of the school.

Participants Receive

A drawstring bag
Digital Participation Certificate
Award Ribbons (top 8)

Events for Girls and Boys

Elementary 1
(Grades 3/4)

50m sprint
50m wheelchair (self-propelled)
50m Hurdles (50mH)
150m sprint
4 x 200m relay
JAVELIN THROW (Turbojav)
Standing Long Jump
Two-hand overhead throw (ball size 4)
Two-hand overhead throw Wheelchair (Free throw)

Turbojav weighs 500 grams and is 42" long / Diameter: 1.5". The Turbojav has a polyethylene body and a super soft elastomer nose.

Elementary 2
(Grades 5/6)

60m sprint
60m wheelchair (self-propelled)
60m Hurdles (60mH)
200m sprint
4 x 200m relay
JAVELIN THROW (Turbojav)
Standing Long Jump
Two-hand overhead throw (ball size 4)
Two-hand overhead throw Wheelchair (Free throw)

Turbojav weighs 500 grams and is 42" long / Diameter: 1.5". The Turbojav has a polyethylene body and a super soft elastomer nose.

“Able Bodied” competitors cannot be entered in Wheelchair events.
All participants must compete in their grade and gender division.
Boys and girls will compete separately.
Up to three events plus a relay: Participants may enter ANY three individual events and be part of ONE relay team, provided the school is within the maximum of three teams per event category.
Read more on events rules and technique here.

SSNL Participation Nation

Participation Nation Contact:

Natelle Tulk
PN Program Coordinator, School Sports NL
E-Mail: ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca
Tel: (709) 729-2710 / Fax: (709) 729-2705
Website: www.schoolsportsnl.ca/

A total of 35 NLAA-affiliated schools with Participation Nation membership meet the eligibility criteria.

Please get in touch with the NLAA office if you believe the above list is incomplete.

Entering the Field House

Spectators, parents, coaches and non-competing athletes are asked to use the TICKET OFFICE ENTRANCE (corner glass entrance) of the Field House to enter the building. They should then proceed to the upper level of the Field House to watch the competition.

Wheelchair Access

Please use the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Field House to enter the building. Then you should proceed to the upper level of the Field House to watch the competition.

Spectator/Viewing Area

All spectators, coaches and non-competing athletes should use the second floor of the field house to view the competition.

Parking and Facility Entrance

Please use the Field House parking lot or the overflow Parking Lots marked 1A, specifically two next to the soccer field.

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