The following is being distributed at the request of the Newfoundland and Labrador High School Athletic Federation:

Provincial high school track and field championships scheduled this weekend

The High School Athletic Federation will conclude its tournament schedule this coming weekend with the Provincial Track and Field Championships. Stephenville High School will play host to over 100 student athletes who will be competing for both individual and team titles.

The following teams will be competing: Marystown Central High, Baltimore High (Ferryland), O�Donel High (Mount Pearl), Prince of Wales Collegiate (St. John�s), Fortune Bay Academy, Holy Spirit High (Manuels), Mount Pearl Senior High, St. Joseph�s Academy (Lamaline) and Stephenville High.

Team champions will be declared in boys and girls. Individual champions will be declared in the 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, 800 m, 1500m and 1500m racewalk, 3000m (female) and 5000m (male) middle distance, the shot put, javelin and discus, high jump, long jump and the 4 X 100m and 4 X 40m relays.

High school track and field athletes have had great success in the past. Many times athletes first introduction is through a high school meet. Some of last year�s athletes who have gone on to great success, particularly with National Legion competitions, include Danielle Stacey from Burin Peninsula, Adam Greene from Stephenville and Ron Sweeney from Mount Pearl. These athletes, along with many more, will be back to defend titles, qualify for provincial meets and more.

All teams involved will be competing for gold and silver team medals and the championship banner. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented in the individual events. Individual sportsmanship awards will also be presented.

All the Federation�s tournaments are sponsored by School Milk Foundation/Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Crime Stoppers Newfoundland and Labrador.

Media contact: Karen Richard, Communications, (709) 729-2795

Convenors:
Rosemary Ryan 648-2260 (Tel) 648-9512 (Fax)
Randy Alexander (Stephenville High) 643-9672 (Tel) 643-5044 (Fax)

2003 05 28                                       3:30 p.m.