2024 MIHS Track & Field Season

Senior Night is Tuesday, April 30th @ 3:30pm! Come cheer on our awesome seniors at their second home meet this season! At 3:30 we will honor the seniors by announcing their bios and the boosters will provide each senior with a special gift!!!! After the meet the boosters will provide Krispy Kreme to all our Track and Field athletes in celebration of our Class of 2024!

Parent Volunteers Needed
Home Meet - April 30th

Hosting a meet relies heavily on volunteers from the home team. These volunteers may manage athletes as they queue up for events, record times, measure throws, etcetera. More details about hosting a meeting and the positions we need filled can be found by clicking the "Home meet - Volunteer Sign-Up" button below. Thanks in advance for providing a great experience for our student athletes!

Home Meet - Volunteer Sign-Up

Team Spirit Wear - Last 10 Days!

It's time for pre-season preparation and that means preparing to look great! We have opened our online Pop Up Gear store for Mercer Island Track and Field logo wear! We have shirts, shorts, hoodies, jackets for athletes, parents and fans. The 2023 Team Captains have created a new logo for this Track and Field season (see below), so don't miss out on a chance to get some unique sportswear. The tradtional MIXCT&F logo is also available. Every item is available to anyone, young and old.

Delivery times are 7-10 days and the store will remain open for the duration of the season.

Track & Field Pop-Up Link

Athlete Expectations -
MIHS Track & Field Handbook

Our objective as a coaching staff is to create an environment where every athlete understands the importance of commitment, working hard to achieve goals, and the feeling of success that comes from reaching goals.

Click here for printable PDF

2024 MIHS Special Events - Save the Date

Dec 5, 2023 - Weight Room Access Starts

Track & Field will have weight room access from 4:30-5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, 12/5. One Track & Field coach will be present for an event-specific (i.e. sprints, throws) workout. The weight will be closed for a few weeks in January as MIHS installs new equipment). For those who are interested in pre-season training during the closure please contact Head Coach Amy at amy.wolff@mercerislandschools.org

DISTANCE: Winter conditioning begins Monday, 12/4. Practices will be held Monday through Friday, starting at 3:15. Meet just outside the track for a combination of social running plus tempos, fartleks and hills. For those not participating in a winter sport, you are strongly encouraged to come as often as possible!

Questions? Contact Amy Wolff, Head Coach at amy.wolff@mercerislandschools.org

February 26, 2024 - Spring Practices Begin

Daily practice run Monday through Friday.

March 4th - MIHS Mandatory Meetings for Spring Sports

MIHS hosts mandatory meetings for all spring sports. Learn more about our coaches' philosophy, expectations of the team, goals for the season, practice & meet schedules as well as opportunities to support our athletes through volunteering and donations.

Students @ MIHS @ 3:15 - 3:45 pm
Parents @ MIHS @ 6 pm

Track & Field Presentation - 2023

Home Meet Volunteers Needed - March 26th & April 30th

Hosting a meet relies heavily on volunteers from the home team. These volunteers may manage athletes as they queue up for events, record times, measure throws, etcetera.

More details about hosting a meeting and the positions we need filled can be found by clicking the "Home meet - Volunteer Sign-Up" button below. Thanks in advance for providing a great experience for our student athletes!

Home Meet - Volunteer Sign-Up

Team Pasta Feeds - Choose from:

March 20th, April 2nd, April 24th & April 29th

A highlight for athletes, pasta feeds are held the night before meets to fuel up for the next day's events and rally team spirit. Dinners are potluck style and athletes attending contribute:

Freshmen - Bread
Sophomores - Salads
Juniors - Desserts
Seniors - Beverages

More details about hosting/helping can be found by clicking the "Pasta Feed - Helper Sign-Up" button below. Thanks in advance for considering being a host or helper for these events!

Pasta Feed - Helper Sign-Up

Senior Night - April 30th

End of Season Celebration - June 8th

June 8th @ 6pm Team Banquet in the MIHS Commons. Parents - please join us in celebrating your athlete's hard work and a great season! Many thanks to those who contributed funds to the club this year. Your donations allow us to serve a Qdoba buffet and cake!

This your last chance to return your uniform and avoid a fee. Uniforms (shorts, tank, sweatpants, jacket) need to be clean. We will not accept the uniform if there is still sticky stuff on them.

Please consider bringing outgrown spikes to the banquet for donation to future athletes.

See you there!

MIXC Kick-Off Picnic - June 26th

@ Coach Empey’s (7744 85th PL SE) Come learn more about our summer training program, key fall dates, meet teammates, coaches, captains, play some games, and eat some yummy hot dogs (veggie dogs available too).

Rising 9th graders - we hope to meet you, too! And don't forget - the best way to stay up to date on all things MIXC is to join the Band App. (Parents included!)

Questions? Contact Susan Empey, MIXC Head Coach at susan.empey@mercerislandschooldistrict.org

All Comers Track Meet - June 28th

Fitness, Family, Friends, Food Truck & Fun!

All ages welcome to participate. Great fun for friends, intergenerational family

July TBD
5:30-7:30pm
MIHS Stadium
$5 per participant

Pole Vault & High Jump Clinics for all ages from 4 - 5:30pm with Coach Amy and Coach Nicole. Advance sign-up requested. Email Coach Amy or Coach Nicole.

Running Events