NUS High School Track Team is established in the year 2006 with only 14 members. This year 2009, we have grown in size to 36.
Despite being a very young team, the members were given a lot of opportunities to participate in year 2008 and 2009 competitions such as National Inter-School Cross Country, National Inter-school Track & Field Championships, SPH School Relays and Vertical Marathon. Our athletes had done reasonably well in the year 2008 and had out performed in the year 2009.
In National Inter-school Track & Field Championships 2008, both our B Division 4x100m boys’ and C Division 4x100m girls’ team fought well to qualify semi-finals. They are in 20th and 13th position respectively.
In National Inter-school Track & Field Championships 2009, we have out performed last year and we achieved a total of 1 Final, 5 Semi-Finals and smashed 16 of our own school records. The events are 800m C Boys Final (9th) and Semi-Finals in 100m A Boys (23rd), 100m A Girls (23rd) , 4x100m C Boys (20th), 4x100m B Girls (14th) and 4x100m C Girls (14th).
In Vertical Marathon 2008, our girls’ team had clinched a very good result. Three of our girls came in 4th, 6th and 9th position under the category - Women’s under 20.
From this year, members train twice per week on our School Track or outside school training ground on every Monday 3:30pm to 6:00pm and Friday 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. It is compulsory for members to attend both the Monday and Friday’s training. Athletes are encouraged to do self-additional trainings.
Other than trainings, we have other fun elements like outings and training camps.
Leadership and team-work would also be gained through the training sessions. If you have talent and wish to join us to compete for the school, we welcome you to e-mail us at nhsfjm@nus.edu.sg attention to Mr Derrick Foo. And we will arrange for a time trial for you!
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