5 Items To Pack For A Track Meet

Track season is upon us and parents everywhere are attending weekend track meets for their kids.  For those new to track, it might seem daunting to know what to bring.  Especially if you are there for most of the day.  You’ll want to pack enough, without bringing enough for a getaway.  Here are a few tips from a seasoned track mom on what to pack.

1.  Make sure you wear comfortable clothing.  Something you can wear if you are volunteering on the field, tag pulling, or working at the field events (our track team requires 8 volunteer hours per child on the team).  If you get there at 6am for set-up it will be cold.  The meet usually starts at 8:30am and runs until about 2 or 3pm with tear-down after that.  I like to have my daughter pick a few events for each meet that are close in time.  That way we are there for about 4 hours but not the entire day.  I really love the comfortable and stylish clothing Fabletics offers.  I like to wear a track-mom shirt and shorts or leggings with sneakers and I bring a light long-sleeve shirt or cardigan.  Something lightweight to carry if I’m running around.

   I like to wear red because it is our team color.
   

2.  Bring water and light snacks. Most track locations have a snack bar but the options are like a movie theater (hot dogs, nachos, chips, ring pops, etc).  If you want to eat healthy bring something light that won’t melt or bring a small portable ice chest.  I like packing nuts, cheese and crackers, ice cold water and some granola bars.

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 I have a portable ice chest like this one and it has lasted me over 10 years!

3. Be prepared to sit or stand in the sun for hours.  Some teams have Easy-Ups but if it is a hot day the kids pack under them and there is no room.  Most stadiums do not allow them anywhere except the highest steps.  So if you aren’t there at 6:30am, there will be no place to put yours.  Some people bring umbrellas, super large umbrellas or beach shades.  But those block the view from others and get caught by the wind and blow into other people.  So if you bring one, it is only allowed at the very front of the seats, or on the ground, on the sides of the stadium.  You will need to anchor it some how so it does not blow away.  Most people bring blankets to put inside or lounge chairs.  If you get a sunshade, make sure you get one that is portable and easy to setup/teardown.

4. Do not forget sunscreen!  For yourself and your athletes. You will be in the sun, a lot!  Best way to avoid becoming a lobster is to get a good sunhat and apply lots of sunscreen.  The athletes will be in the sun during staging, warm-ups and while they are competing.  Make sure they apply sunscreen under their warm-up clothes so they don’t get burnt in their uniform.

5. Get some type of seat cushion if you are sitting in the bleachers.  Most bleachers are concrete or metal and if I’ve been sitting on them for a few hours my hips are hurting me.  A simple padded cushion works for me (and is less to carry).  Some people like to purchase stadium seats that have backs to them and pockets.  Some even have an overhead awning.  Figure out what you want to carry and what is comfortable for you.  But bring one for yourself and your athlete (to sit on when he/she isn’t competing).