The spring sports season is packed with meaningful dates for New Glarus-area fans, from opening day at Veterans Memorial Park to conference tests in softball and soccer and the return of home track meets at the Glarner Sports Complex. Several of the biggest events on the calendar also come with added storylines, whether because of rivalries, conference title implications or rare chances to see teams compete close to home.

For fans trying to decide which games, matches and meets matter most, a few dates stand out more than others. Here is a sport-by-sport guide to some of the most noteworthy events on the spring schedule.