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Frequently Asked Questions
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Track and Field
Will I be good at Track and Field?
Why is track and field such a great sport?
My child plays another sport. How will this affect his or her track and field participation?
What type of shoes (types of spikes) does my child need and where do I buy them?
What is the best advice that I can give my child who is just starting?
St. Albert Mustangs Track and Field Club
Is there much travel required?
How long is the season?
Can I cheer for my child during practice?
Where and when do we train? How often?
​Cost and Commitments
What commitments do I have to the club as a parent?
What is the cost?
What do the fees cover?
Are there any other additional fees or expenses?
Athletics Alberta
What is Athletics Alberta?
What is an Athletics Alberta number?
Track Meets
What is a track meet?
What is a track event?
What is a field event?
Which events will my child participate in?
Do I have to attend all meets?
How do we register our child for a meet?
When should an athlete arrive at the track?
When I get to a meet, what do I do?
What do you mean by “being marshalled”?
What is an official?
Do events run on time?
​My child is in Junior Development – what can I expect at a track meet?
Do I place the bib on the front or back of the singlet?
What happens if I have two events scheduled at the same time? What do I do?
Can we scratch an event on track meet day?
What happens if an athlete does not compete at a meet or misses events they have signed up for?
What should I take to a meet?
How many attempts does an athlete get in field events?
What is the racing protocol?
Where do I find the results of the event?
Track Meet Etiquette?
How do I become an Official?
Where do I find track meet schedules & information?
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