Track and Field

TRACK AND FIELD

“Champions are made through determination and dedication.”

Track and Field encompasses a variety of competitive athletic disciplines based on running, jumping and throwing. Running events are categorized into sprints (100-metres, 200-metres and 400-metres events), middle-distance (800-meters, 1500-metres and 3000-meters), long-distance events (5000-meters and 10,000-metres), hurdling and relay events (4 x 100-meters relay and 4 x 400-metres relay). Jumping events include the long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault. Throwing events can include the short put, discus throw and hammer throw.

Training takes place 2 to 3 times a week, either in school or at the Co-Curricular Activities Branch along Evans Road, and focuses on developing our team’s muscular endurance, flexibility, stamina and strength. The training is challenging, both physically as well as mentally, and helps develop resilience and tenacity in our athletes.

Competitions are held throughout the year for different disciplines and traditions; our strength has been in running events. Some events we compete in are the Akira-Swift Road Relay Championships, the Akira-Swift Cross Country Championships and the Singapore Athletic Association Track and Field Series 6. The two biggest events of the year for us are the National Inter-school Cross Country Championships and the National Inter-school Track & Field Championships where we compete with other secondary schools nationally.

Through competition, we aim to develop in our team a greater appreciation for the sport as well as the qualities of sportsmanship, teamwork and strength of character. It is more important to focus on the process than the product. The process in this case are the gruelling hours of training we put in every week, the soreness we deal with after and the mental endurance we need to have to push ourselves beyond what we think we are capable of. The product – the results medals and accolades – will follow later. It is not always easy and there will be some very trying times. However, overcoming these challenges is very rewarding and the team will emerge stronger, faster and more united.

Track and Field at Crescent Girls’ School is more than just a series of events; it is a gateway to personal growth, physical health, and the building of strong character. We embrace the spirit of athleticism, determination, and excellence.

EVENTS

National School Games B and C Division Cross Country Championships
National School Games School B and C Division Track and Field Championships

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Secondary 4 Farewell

TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE

OIC:

Mdm Rilaini

OTHER TEACHER I/Cs:

Mr Lim Wee Khiang
Ms Denise Fung

Blurbs

Being a part of Crescent’s track team has made my life in Crescent a fulfilling one. It has taught me values that are essential in our day to day lives such as teamwork, perseverance and determination through the training sessions and competitions. Furthermore, i have forged many friendships along the way and would never trade them for anything else. - Kristlyn Faith Tan, 2C1

Track has shaped me into who I am today, this sport is a lot more than just running rounds every training, I have learnt to be a more resilient person and it has truly shown me what great measure of dedication, hard work and passion it takes to become a great athlete. Through the tough moments in training, we find our teammates going through the same shared experiences and it builds great camaraderie within the team and we subconsciously find ourselves finding joy in running. Track is such a huge part of my life and I could not be anymore grateful for it! - (Captain) Poh Ming Xuan Hailey, 3G5

Joining track was a decision I have never regretted. I have definitely grown as a person, developing physical and mental stamina, while going through the training programmes! In short, I am incredibly grateful to track for giving me new opportunities and experiences, as well as showing me the benefits of my hard work. - Chong Lynn Xi, 3C3

Crescent Track has taught me grit, discipline, and instilled in me passion. More than that, the friendships forged through the sweat, challenges and accomplishments we shared are nothing short of invaluable to me. The memories that I have made with Crescent Track are those that I will treasure forever :) - Teo Swee Lin, 2C1