Back On Track! America’s #1 Sport for Participation
It is unlike any other sport, even those that are also considered “Individual” Sports such as Swimming, Wrestling, or Tennis. It is a rare occasion that you might ever see a true Shot Putter that will also compete in the 800m Run, or a 1500m Runner that will also contest the Pole Vault. There is no such thing as a “Track & Field Body”. Swimmers most often are taller, slimmer, and have a relatively wide wing span. Gymnasts are usually shorter, stronger, and have a low center of gravity. Can you imagine a 6’4” tall Gymnast? Yet, although each of the individual events in Track & Field may attract a certain body type, all of that gets thrown out the window when one begins to discuss the Combined Events, such as the Decathlon and Heptathlon, which are events designed for those that are proverbial “Jack’s of All Trades, but Master’s of None”. Because of this unique aspect, Track & Field is attractive to athletes of all different shapes, sizes, and talent levels.
“The thing that makes Track & Field such a fantastic sport is that it incorporates the three (3) basic concepts of physical movement, which are Running, Jumping, and Throwing”, states Track & Field Sport’s Chair Anthony Mills. He adds, “Because Track & Field has such a strong foundation in all of these basic Motor Skill Movements, it is not limited to any particular type of athlete. To be a competitive Basketball player at any level, it is a foregone conclusion that height will come into play sooner rather than later. In Track & Field, Sprinters can be tall or short, Throwers can weigh 300 lbs. or 200 lbs. and one does not have an advantage over the other.”
The chosen venue for Track & Field is Patriot’s Stadium at Schenectady High School, which features a two (2) year old eight (8) lane track, two (2) sand pits, plenty of seating capacity, with the Throwing venues all within eye sight of the track. It will also be the host site for the Inaugural 2012 Liberty Games Festival, which is FREE to all Registered Athletes. The 2012 Liberty Games will also host each of the Combined Events in Track & Field for all appropriate age divisions, such as the Triathlon for Sub Bantams and Bantams; the Pentathlon for Midgets, Youth, and Masters, as well as the Heptathlon and Decathlon for Scholastic, Open, and Masters. In addition, the Track & Field competition will also host three (3) Race-walk competitions at distances of 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m.
The Empire State Sports Council is pleased to announce Track & Field as an Official Sport of the 2012 Liberty Games! If you are interested, and wish to compete for the State Title, you may now Register online. In fact, if you Register early you can qualify for special prizes (see Below).
Because the Liberty Games are built around the concept of T-E-A-M (Together Everyone Achieves More), we would like to make a spot in each of the articles that announce the arrival of each Sport, to impress upon you the importance of the Sport’s Chairs, as they are critical in the effort to Bring Back the Games! The Track & Field Sports Chair is Anthony Mills, also the founder of the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series, and he is joined by a very strong supporting cast, with Committee Members for Race-walking, Officiating, Jumps, and Throws , and their cooperation is every bit a TEAM effort. When asked about what will make the Liberty Games a better State Games Mr. Mills remarked, “We want to make each Sport about the Sport, and the Athletes that participate in that Sport. It will not be about the Officials (although they are necessary), nor will it be about administration (also very necessary). Rather it will be about providing the very best competitive environment for Athletes of all ages, and to allow for maximum participation. The New State Games are not about “elitism”, but about achievement and good solid competition, where sportsmanship reigns supreme.” He adds, “We will do everything we can to adhere to that approach, and see to it that the Liberty Games will continue to grow each year.”
The Empire State Sports Council is very excited to have Anthony Mills and the entire Track & Field Committee on our TEAM, and we hope you will enjoy taking part in the competition, which will begin on Thursday, July 19th. Moreover, we are so excited that we are offering the following promotion. Be one of the first to purchase the Official Liberty Games Sportswear, as the Empire State Sports Council will hold a drawing of the first 100 Athletes, in each sport, that purchase Liberty Games Sportswear, and the selected Athlete will receive a Gift Card to a local restaurant for $10! Moreover, the winners from each sport will be placed into a larger drawing, which will be made at the Opening Ceremonies of the Liberty Games, and the winner will receive a Free Apple iPod. The runner-up will receive a $50 Gift Certificate from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Don’t wait, be one of the first 100 athletes in your sport to purchase Official Liberty Games Sportswear, and you can be a winner today.
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