The Yale track season is a highly anticipated and competitive period for the university's athletic team, with a schedule that spans several months. The duration of the track season at Yale typically runs from December to June, with both indoor and outdoor competitions taking place throughout this time. The season is divided into two main segments: the indoor season, which usually starts in December and concludes in March, and the outdoor season, which begins in March and ends in June.
Indoor Track Season
The indoor track season at Yale kicks off in early December, with the team competing in various meets and invitationals throughout the winter months. The indoor season is highlighted by events such as the Yale Collegiate Invitational, the Dartmouth Relays, and the Ivy League Indoor Track and Field Championships. These competitions provide the team with valuable experience and help prepare them for the outdoor season. The indoor season typically features events such as the 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 800-meter run, mile run, 3000-meter run, 5000-meter run, 60-meter hurdles, high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, and weight throw.
Key Indoor Meets
Some of the key indoor meets for the Yale track team include:
- Yale Collegiate Invitational (December)
- Dartmouth Relays (January)
- Ivy League Indoor Track and Field Championships (February)
- NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships (March)
Outdoor Track Season
The outdoor track season at Yale begins in late March and runs through June, with the team competing in a variety of meets and invitationals. The outdoor season is highlighted by events such as the Yale Springtime Invitational, the Harvard-Yale Dual Meet, and the Ivy League Outdoor Track and Field Championships. These competitions provide the team with opportunities to compete against top-notch opponents and qualify for the NCAA Championships. The outdoor season typically features events such as the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 800-meter run, 1500-meter run, 3000-meter run, 5000-meter run, 10,000-meter run, 100-meter hurdles, 400-meter hurdles, high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw.
Key Outdoor Meets
Some of the key outdoor meets for the Yale track team include:
- Yale Springtime Invitational (April)
- Harvard-Yale Dual Meet (April)
- Ivy League Outdoor Track and Field Championships (May)
- NCAA East Preliminary Round (May)
- NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships (June)
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Collegiate Invitational | December 10 | Coxe Cage, New Haven, CT |
| Dartmouth Relays | January 8 | Leede Arena, Hanover, NH |
| Ivy League Indoor Track and Field Championships | February 26-27 | Coxe Cage, New Haven, CT |
| Yale Springtime Invitational | April 16 | Cuyler Field, New Haven, CT |
| Harvard-Yale Dual Meet | April 23 | Cuyler Field, New Haven, CT |
| Ivy League Outdoor Track and Field Championships | May 7-8 | Cuyler Field, New Haven, CT |
The Yale track team's event calendar is subject to change, and the team may compete in additional meets and invitationals throughout the season. For the most up-to-date information on the team's schedule and results, visit the Yale Athletics website. The website provides detailed information on the team's roster, schedule, and statistics, as well as live results and video streaming of select meets.
What is the duration of the Yale track season?
+The Yale track season typically runs from December to June, with both indoor and outdoor competitions taking place throughout this time. The indoor season usually starts in December and concludes in March, while the outdoor season begins in March and ends in June.
What are the key indoor meets for the Yale track team?
+Some of the key indoor meets for the Yale track team include the Yale Collegiate Invitational, the Dartmouth Relays, and the Ivy League Indoor Track and Field Championships.
What are the key outdoor meets for the Yale track team?
+Some of the key outdoor meets for the Yale track team include the Yale Springtime Invitational, the Harvard-Yale Dual Meet, and the Ivy League Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
