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.