Middle School Track & Field

Overview

Coed track & field is a spring sport open to girls and boys in grades 6 - 8. Athletes will learn about all aspects of track and field at the middle school level, build physical fitness, and develop skills and techniques. We will compete against other area schools in track meets.

Season Dates

• Registration Opens: Monday, February 16 - 8:00 a.m.
• Practices: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
• Season: April - mid-May

Weather

Track practices and meets are often held regardless of inclement weather. Athletes should be prepared to be outside in all types of weather every day (heat, cold, rain and snow). Conditions on a spring day in Minnesota can change drastically without warning, so athletes should pack for every possibility. Practice cancellations will be emailed out to parents. We will also make every effort to place an announcement at the Middle School. Meet cancellations are made by the school hosting the meet.  Sometimes we will not be contacted about a cancellation until around 2:00 pm.  As soon as we hear from the host school, we will notify parents. 

team handbook

Registration opens Monday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m. for the 2026 season at mypaymentsplus.com.

Due to high demand, team spots fill quickly. Although you will see a sign-up deadline, registration will close when all spots are filled. 
 

Kim King - 952-449-8352 or kim.king@orono.k12.mn.us
Sports & Summer Program Coordinator with Orono Community Education. Assistant Volleyball coach at Orono High School. This is her 27th year coaching the Orono Middle School Track Team.

Brett Beaudry - brett.beaudry@orono.k12.mn.us
Computer applications teacher at Orono Middle School. Coach Beaudry has a passion for sports and building a team mindset. He grew up playing a variety of sports and also has experience coaching middle level lacrosse and basketball. He has a devotion to the students inside and outside of the classroom. 

Laurie Jensen - laurie.jensen@orono.k12.mn.us
Sixth grade math teacher at Orono Middle School. Coached a variety of sports during her 30+ years teaching at Orono. She coached volleyball and softball at the high school level for nearly two decades. Coach Jensen was instrumental in starting the Orono Junior Olympic Volleyball youth program. She has led many camps and clinics through the years and especially enjoys coaching middle school track.

Kelly Biller - kelly.biller@orono.k12.mn.us
6th-8th grade Learning Specialist at Orono Middle School. Kelly enjoys teaching middle school learners, promoting unity, and building positive relationships that go far beyond the classroom. Kelly grew up playing a variety of sports and coaching young athletes in softball, volleyball, and gymnastics. She looks forward to her second season of middle school track.

Practice Gear/Equipment

• A pair of tennis shoes that gives good, balanced support for feet and ankles. 
• Wear/bring clothing for all types of weather every day. Spring weather varies greatly - even within a day. Make sure your student has enough clothing to participate outdoors on a cold day or a light rain day (sweatshirt, jacket, warm-up pants - early in the season, gloves and a hat are helpful).  It is imperative they have appropriate clothes for the weather.
• Bring a filled water bottle.

General Meet Info

The order of events may vary from meet to meet based on the host school. We cannot be sure of the actual time each of the events will occur at the meets. The meet timing is dependent on several factors including: number of teams competing, number of athletes in each event, and efficiency of the school hosting the meet.

List of events