HERSHEY'S Track &
Field Games (HTFG) was
created over 30 years ago to promote physical fitness in a fun atmosphere for
youth ages 9-14. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) serves as
a key partner with HERSHEY'S Track & Field Games, in delivering
this resource to enhance the awareness of track and field as a component of
PLAY to achieve a greater number of active, healthy youth engaged in sports
and the outdoors.
HTFG is the largest youth track and field program
of its kind, hosted by park and recreation agencies, schools, youth serving
organizations and community groups, in the United States and Canada. Track
and Field meets take place in local communities throughout the year. Athletes
then advance to a district meet (where applicable) and/or state/provincial
meets. Winners are placed in a regional pool of state/provincial finalists and
become eligible to qualify for the North American Final which takes place each
summer in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Each of the regional team participants
receives an all-expense-paid trip to Hershey for four days of fun-filled
events, including the North American Final.
Click here to learn
about hosting a local Hershey's Track and Field meet.If you
have any questions, please contact Colleen
Pittard.