men’s track & field
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What to expect when competing in U.S. college track & field:
Fall Semester
- The Fall semester is the off season for track and field but distance runners often compete in cross country.
- You can expect to practice a maximum of 8 hours a week during the Fall.
- Your schedule will feature individual or small group practices.
- Weight lifting and conditioning will be required in addition to normal training.
Spring Semester
- Track and Field is a Spring sport, held in the second half of the U.S. school year.
- Events are usually between January and June.
- You can expect approximately 15-20 team events in an average season.
- As an individual sport, you will travel with the team but compete individually for team points.
Women’s track & field programs all over the U.S. participate under all governing bodies and divisions.
NCAA
The NCAA endorses three divisions of men’s collegiate track and field.
Division I
- Currently sponsor 287 men’s college track and field programs
- 12.6 full track and field scholarships are available per men’s college track and field team
Division II
- Currently sponsor 216 men’s college track and field programs
- 12.6 full track and field scholarships available per men’s college track and field team
Division III
- Currently sponsor 316 men’s college track and field programs
- Financial aid is available but is not considered track and field scholarship
NJCAA
The NJCAA endorses three divisions of men’s collegiate track and field.
- Currently sponsor 136 men’s college track and field programs across three divisions
- 20 full track and field scholarships available across all divisions
NAIA
The NAIA endorses one division of men’s collegiate track and field.
- Currently sponsor 169 men’s college track and field programs
- 12 full track and field scholarships available per men’s college track and field team