Providence Health & Services is sponsoring the second annual TrackTown Youth League, a series of 12 all-comer youth track meets across the state this spring. TrackTown Youth League meets are free of charge and open to boys and girls ages 8-14. Events include the 100 meters, 400 meters, 1,500 meters, long jump and turbojav. No prior track and field experience is needed.

Top finishers from each meet will advance to the TrackTown Youth League Championship meet on June 27 at Hayward Field during the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene. The event takes place Monday, June 22, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Warrenton Grade School, 820 SW Cedar, Warrenton. Participants are encouraged to sign up online at www.tracktownyouthleague.com or in person prior to each meet.

The TrackTown Youth League is a partnership formed by Oregon Sports Authority Foundation and TrackTown USA to encourage Oregon’s youth to become healthy and active members of the community. More than 500 kids throughout Oregon participated in the inaugural TrackTown Youth League in 2014, culminating with a special championship meet at Hayward Field during the IAAF World Junior Championships. For more information, visit tracktownyouthleague.com.