Chehalis Activators Classic Makes Its Return With Over 25 Participating Schools

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After the COVID-19 pandemic halted the annual event, the Chehalis Activators Classic will mark its return to the spring track schedule in fashion, welcoming over 25 schools to the Mint City for a huge invitational meet Friday and Saturday. 

With Friday traditionally being a day where anyone from any of the invited teams get to participate, the top 18 seeds, all based on the 2022 season-best marks, will automatically earn a bid to run, jump, or throw on Saturday in the finals. 

The meet, started by former W.F. West track coach Don Lakin, was once just an area track meet, but now features teams from all over the state, and has entries from Alaska to Oregon.



Lakin wanted to create a track meet that allowed everyone to participate, and not just the best athletes on each team.

The current meet format still honors that original vision, with everyone allowed to compete in every race on Friday, with the more traditional invitational and finals portion beginning on Saturday with the best of the best.

Events are set to run on Friday starting at 4 p.m., and on Saturday at noon.