Track and Field
Information for Spring 2026 Track & Field
Required Parent Meeting - January 13, 2026 in the GOHS PAC
Tryouts - Track & Field athletes will be evaluated January 20th through January 30th. Final rosters will be posted on January 30th. Track & Field is a "no cut" sport as long as athletes are attending practices, following coach instructions, and meeting athlete requirements. However, athletes are not guaranteed personal choices of competition events. Coaches will place athletes in event groups after evaluation. Consideration will be given to the athlete's interests, but coaches will cap event groups and keep the athletes showing most promise for development in each group.
Fair Shares and Team Gear - Payments for fair shares and team gear will be accepted January 20th through Feb 2nd for athletes placed on rosters.
Winter Sport Athletes - Athletes playing Winter Sports cannot attend T&F practices or evaluations until the end of their Winter sport. Contact Coach Draughon about the process of evaluation. It is best for parents of Winter Sport athletes to make sure they attend the meeting on January 13th.
T&F Schedule - Below is the current schedule for Spring Season. Make Spring Break plans now. ALL T&F athletes are required to compete in the league meet the first week of Spring Break. Athletes will be allowed break after that League Meet unless they are participating in another Invite during Spring Break.
Weekly Practice/COmpetition Announcements
Jan 20-24
Practice Tuesday-Friday 4-6 PM
Tues: athletic clearance and parent contract checks; athletes will be organized into evaluation groups; standing broad jump evaluation for ALL athletes (returning and new)
Wed: evaluations - whole team running warmup; 45 second run; 2 hand backward throw; vertical jump
Thurs: Athletes will report to their MAIN event group for a full initial practice.
Fri: Practice in event groups; Next week - athletes will have an opportunity to attend a practice for their secondary event group, if they have one.
Sat: CHS is hosting a Winter Qualifier for any athletes who are competing in Winter. This is NOT for athletes who have not been training and is completely optional.
Link for Email List
Fill out the form to receive information about Track & Field Team opportunities. Once the Spring Season practices begin on 1/20, this list will not be active again until May 2026. Between now and May 2026, please contact Coach Draughon directly with any questions.
