By Cara Cross
All ages are invited and encouraged to participate in the summer track and field meets on Wednesday evenings, June 19-July 24. The meets are held at Sparks Stadium, 601 7thAve SW in Puyallup and are sponsored by Pierce County Parks and Recreation, Bremerton Subaru, and Anchor Physical Therapy. Participants may register, starting at 4:30pm, for a fee of $7 per meet or purchase a season pass for $35. Events range from 50 yd dash for participants six years and younger to masters 100 yd dash, and distance runs. Field events include the high jump, turbo javelin, discus, shot put, and softball throw, standing long jump, and long jump. For youngsters, this is a great introduction to track and field and for others, a great way to get some competition during the summer. For more information call 253-798-4753 or on line at www.piercecountywa.org/parks