The first track and field championships were held in Missoula at Montana State University in 1904-for boys only. This sport was the flagship for what was called State Interscholastics for the next 60 plus years and those events were always in Missoula each spring. Interscholastic included track and field, golf, tennis, thespians and journalism. There was but one class until 1939 when A and B champions were named, 1954 when AA, A and B champions were crowned; finally four classes were the same as basketball in 1956. Girls' competition was added in 1969 with A and B divided. In 1972 the classes were the same as boys'. The events are now identical for both genders except for the hurdle races. Montana was one of the first states to triple jump with both genders and the same was true in the pole vault.

Important dates - 2012-13 Season

First Practice Day:  March 11, 2013
*First Day for Competition:  March 22, 2013
State Tournament Dates: May 24-25, 2013

*No individual shall compete in any Association contest until he/she has a minimum of ten (10) days of track and field practice and at least one practice session per day on ten (10) different days (no practice permitted on Sunday), prior to the date of the first allowable contest.

 

	VarVee - Helpful Hints for the 2012-13 Season
	Pole Vault Planting Box Rule Padding Rule Change
	2012-13 NFHS Track and Field Rule Changes
	2013 Track & Field and Cross Country Rules Interpretations
	2013 NFHS Track and Field Rules - Uniform and Disqualification Rules
	2013 NFHS Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Statement
	2013 NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion in Sports
	VarVee - Track and Field Coach's User Guide
	VarVee - Athletic Directors' User Guide
	Hytek School Codes for MHSA Track and Field Meets
	2012 NFHS Track and Field Pre-Meet Notes
	A Parents Guide to Concussions in Sports - NFHS
	History of the Pole Vault
	Pole Vault Manufacturers Contact List
	Pole Vault Education and Certification Programs
	Games Wanted / Classified Ads
	Reducing Brain and Spinal Injuries

Track and Field Tournament Manager Clinic

2012-13 MHSA Track and Field Rules Clinic is now online.  The Track and Field Rules Clinics must be viewed by all coaches (Head, Assistant and Volunteer) prior to March 22, 2013 to receive credit. Click Here and follow the appropriate links to view this clinic. 

Montana High School Records Book

In addition to advancing from the divisional meets, Class AA and Class A Qualifying Standards are used as a means to qualify for the state meet. The current qualifying standards are shown here:

2013 Class AA Qualifying Standards

2013 Class A Qualifying Standards

To view the 2013 MHSA Class AA and Class A qualifying marks and all other MHSA Track and Field results, click on the following link for VarVee.com.    Then proceed to the Individual Leader boards, select the state of Montana and then select the sport of Track and Field.