Sports
Athletics / Track & Field
Athletics covers sprints, middle distance, long distance, throws, jumps. Spikes (sprint or distance) are event-specific — wait for the coach to assign your event before buying. Training shoes always needed.
Before you shop
What Athletics / Track & Field is like in school
Athletics competes in NSG track and field meets. Covers sprints, middle distance, long distance, throws, jumps. Spikes are event-specific — wait for the coach to assign.
Training rhythm
- 2-3 sessions per week, 2 hours each — usually after school in the school hall or field.
- Competes in the National School Games (NSG) — Jan to Sep season, with C / B / A Division play.
- Peak intensity during NSG season; off-season is technical / conditioning work for athletics.
The school provides
- Track access (school or rented).
- Throws / jumps equipment.
- Coaching with event specialists.
What parents buy
- Cushioned training shoes (running shoes).
- Event-specific spikes — only after coach assigns event (sprint, distance, jump).
- Training singlet + shorts.
- 1L water bottle.
Watch-outs
- Don't buy spikes before event is assigned — different spike length for sprint vs distance vs jumping.
- Spikes wear out fast on grass; keep a separate pair for synthetic tracks.
Frequently asked
Which event should my child do?
Coaches assess body type, stride and stamina in the first month. Trust the assignment; kids resist at first but it suits them.Are spikes really needed?
For NSG-level competition, yes. Training can use regular shoes early on.NSG divisions?
C / B / A for secondary and JC; primary has separate inter-zone meets.
Athletics / Track & Field kit
Spikes are event-specific. Wait for coach assignment before buying.
4 items
Training shoes (cushioned)
Event spikes (after event assigned)optional
Training singlet + shorts
Water bottle (1L)
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