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SE Area Spring Games- Track and Field

SE Area Track and Field

Saturday, April 27

Brandon HS Track 

  • Athletes should arrive at the Brandon High School track by 8:30 a.m. but no earlier.
  • Fireworks does not provide transportation or chaperones for this area event.
  • The Fireworks will set-up a camp on the bleachers.
  • Families, staff, guardians will be responsible for getting their athletes to their individual events.
  • The track meet is on a “rolling schedule”. Athletes must be at their events early or they miss it.

Schedule of events:

9:00 a.m.    Females will start track events

9:00 a.m.    Males will start field events

11:30 a.m.  Lunch

12:30 p.m.  Females will start field events

12:30 p.m.  Males will start track events

Reminders:

  • Lunch will be provided to registered athletes and volunteers at approximately 11:30 a.m.
  • DO NOT forget to wear your uniform! The Fireworks uniform is required to participate.
    • Your uniform is the gold & black jersey with our Fireworks badge, the black shorts with the Fireworks badge and athletic shoes
  • Area participation is required to attend State Summer Games in May.

If you have questions, please email Fireworks@sosiouxfalls.org or text/call the Fireworks phone at (605) 336-0240.

Good luck athletes and have fun!

Summer Games Practice Handout

Track Practice Moved

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On Saturday, April 20, the Fireworks Track practice has been moved to the Unify Center. Practice is at the same time, 3-4:30 p.m. The Unify Center is located at 900 E I-90 Way.

Basketball / Cheer Sign-up is Closed

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Basketball / Cheer is now closed.

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