Track and Field, Boys

Wayzata Boys Track and Field

8 Time MSHSL State Team Champions - 6 Time MN State True Team Champions

2022 State True Team Runner up - Section 7AAA True Team Champs - MSHSL Section 6AAA Champs, Lake Conference Champs

Season Headlines
General Information

General Information

Description of sport: Competitive track and field.

Season commitment: Practice begins March 13, 2023 and season ends in June. Practice five to six days per week with one to two competitions per week and some Saturday competitions.

Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.

Tryouts/Cuts: No

Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee and running shoes.

Season Headlines

Wayzata Boys track and Field 2023! The 2023 season is underway and the boys have completed the indoor portion of the season with the Trojan Time Trials and the Mounds View Dual. The Trojans now gear up for the start of the outdoor season.

As the team moves in to the third week, this is the final week of mostly indoor time before spring break. All athletes will be receiving practice plans and workouts for the spring break week. There are no meets this week.

Follow the information provided on this site for information on the season and registration links. If you have specific questions about the season, stop by room C-418 and talk with Head Coach Berndt.

Week 3 Newsletter (March 27-April 2) check for daily workout plans and meeting locations.
Friday, March 24 Wayzata vs Mounds View Dual Results - All other season results can be found on the results page.
Boosters: Parents, please join the Wayzata Boosters (or rejoin) while labeling Boys track & field as your preferred supporting team. Registration Thank you so much to those who have joined this season!
Wayzata Athletics Registration webpage - Follow the steps for both registration and if needed, submit an updated athletic physical. Registration is only open to those who did not make another spring sport or those with Coach Berndt's approval.
Preseason Information Packet
Our season meet schedule can be found HERE. Meet start time and results will be posted here as well
Meet the 2023 Wayzata Boys T&F Coaching Staff
Following Wayzata T&F on twitter @WayzataTrack
The Wayzata Girls Track & Field Page can be found HERE.

Meet Schedule and Results

Season Meet Schedule with Results
(meet info and results are posted as available)

Meet Directions

View Meet Schedule on LakeConfernce.org with meet directions
(Select View Schedules on the Right Navigation)

Philosophy

Reasons to join Wayzata Track and Field

Success: Tradition is a powerful thing! Wayzata track and field athletes take tremendous pride in being part of a winning program. Each year athletes of all abilities, from the state champions to the athlete new to the sport, make an impact for years to come.

Team Focus / Balance: Track and field by its nature is an individual sport. However the truly successful programs recognize the importance of the "TEAM". It’s always a thrill to be a successful individual, however when combined with 150 winning teammates, its something special.

Event Specific Talent: High School track and field, with its many different events, is a truly unique sport. In order for an athlete to reach his full potential, it is important to get hands on specific coaching in his area of specialty. Wayzata, with its event specific coaches will help you to be the best athlete you can be in your specific talent.

The Ability to have Fun: Track and field is a physically demanding sport, and while every training moment may not be a joy, the process of should be rewarding and fun. With our large squad size, team emphasis and three-month season, it’s no accident that Wayzata track and field athletes become good friends. The camaraderie that students find at Wayzata is based on a foundation of hard work, success and numerous shared experiences. This makes for an unforgettable High School experience.

Commonly Asked Questions

Who do I talk to if I have questions? Talk to the Head Coach, Coach Berndt. He is on the forth floor C-wing in C-418, or email Aaron.Berndt@wayzataschools.org.

Do I have to know what event I want to do on the first day? No, we want you to try as many events as you want to if you are new to see which one fits you the best.

When does the season start and how do I register? Please see the registration page.

True Team

You Are About to Witness Something Unique in Track & Field

The true team series was originated in 1987 by the State Track and Field Coaches Association, to address the need in Track and Field for a True TEAM competition. In previous years, a team with a few elite athletes could win the “Team Championship” in a large meet. The Coaches felt the Team Championship should be won by the best TEAM.

In True Team competition, each team is allowed two entries in Class 1 A and 2A (3 entries in Class 3A) in individual events and 1 entry in each relay event. Every entry is placed and scored according to their order of finish, with the idea that a team’s second or third entry becomes just as important as their first entry.

There are 3 classes in True Team Competition, with the classes based on enrollment. Enrollments are reviewed on an annual basis, and alignments are revised each July by the True Team Committee.

Throughout the State, there are 8 Sections in each Class, with the Champion in each Section Advancing to the State Meet. The best second place team in the state in each class also advances as a “Wild Card.”

Minnesota is the only State which holds True Team competition in Track & Field. It is organized, governed, coordinated, and sponsored by the State Track & Field Coaches Association.

True Team Philosophy

Why was the Minnesota True Team Championship philosophy developed?

Because of many Minnesota track and field coaches who were dissatisfied with the existing system which did not determine a true team champion.
To recognize overall team strength.
To discount the possibility of a championship where only 2, 3, or 4 individuals score all the points.
To encourage more participation through 3 divisions throughout the state which were determined through school enrollment.
To provide fans with a more exciting format and scoring system in which to determine a Team State Champion.
To encourage teams to develop all events and therefore greater participation.

The True Team Series is different from Invitational and MSHSL Meets in a number of ways. Because of this, Meet Managers and members of the True Team Committee receive a number of questions dealing with procedures that are unique to the True Team Series. Following are a few of the most commonly asked questions:

Scoring

How are the points determined for a True Team Meet? Class A and AA are allowed two entries in each individual event. Class AAA is allowed three entries. In Class A and AA, where two entries are allowed in the individual events, scoring is as follows. Individual events: First place is awarded twice the number of points as teams competing in the meet, with points awarded to subsequent placers decreasing by one point per place. In relays, first place is awarded a number of points equal to three times the number of teams competing in the meet, with subsequent places decreasing by 3 points per place. Assuming an 8-team meet as an example, individual events would be scored 16-15-14-...-1. Relays would be scored 24-21-18-...-3. In AAA, three entries are allowed in the individual events. Scoring is as follows. Individual events: first place is awarded three times the number of points as teams competing in the meet, with subsequent places decreasing by one point per place. In relays, first place is awarded a number of points equal to four times the number of teams competing in the meet, with subsequent places decreasing by four points per place. Again, using an 8-team meet as an example, Individual events would be scored 24-23-22-...-1, and relays would be scored 32-28-24-...-4.