As many of you know, Burton does not have many out of the ordinary sports at our school. We have the standard football, basketball, baseball, outdoor track, cross country, etc. This year though, we are adding a new sport: winter track!
Winter or indoor track is almost the same as outdoor track but it lacks a few of the events that outdoor track has. Outdoor track hosts all of the traditional track and field events but indoor track cuts out: hammer, javelin, and discus. Plus, some distances may be shortened in track events. Indoor track includes two dashes, four runs, one hurdle, three relays, pole vault, three types of jumps, and shot put.
Our own Dr. Perrigan will be coaching this sport along with his assistant coach, Phillip Prince. As of right now, the track team's first meet will be held January 3, 2015 at Liberty University. Since there are no indoor tracks near Norton, the team will be doing a lot of traveling throughout their season. The closest meet location will be at Abingdon High School for an outdoor meet called a "Polar Bear Meet." Next we will be at ETSU and then Liberty University.
The first meeting was November 24, but it is not too late to join. Students who are interested can check in with Dr. Perrigan or Mrs. Beauchamp to get more information. Track is a wonderful sport with many different events for people to compete in. Not only is track a very lively sport, it gets students in shape for other sports and gives them a team to be a part of. Practices are set to begin by December 2, so come join today!