Still have questions after reviewing the information below? Please email Nancy at [email protected].
Our program is a great introduction to Track & Field. We are a recreational program, for ages 5 thru 16, so we do not require tryouts. All skill levels are welcome. Athletes must be Age 5 by September 1, 2026, to participate. Athletes must be no older than 16 during our entire season (November 2026 - March 1, 2027).
Competition age at our track meets will be based on the athlete's age on March 1st of the competition year. USATF determines competition by the athlete's age at the end of competition season. For our program the end of the competition season is estimated to be March 1st.
We strive for our athletes to develop awareness of body and limb positioning, gain confidence in running, jumping and throwing and learn event movement sequence and rules.
Our program is one of encouragement and stressing individual progress along with offering a degree of competition.
We have a staff of adult lead coaches in addition to student coaches who are all high school track athletes. Our lead event coaches are certified in USATF Coaching Fundamentals with a Track & Field centered focus.
REGISTRATION DATES:
OPEN REGISTRATION : September 1, 2026 - October 25, 2026. Late registration may be available. There will be a late fee of $25.
PROGRAMS and REGISTRATION FEES:
7U PROGRAM - Ages 5, 6 and 7:
The 7U Winter Program will be an 8-week program beginning in early December and ending in early/mid February. It will be an 8-week program with 4 track meets. No practices will be held over Thanksgiving or SJC Christmas break.
PRACTICES: Practices will be various Wednesday evenings from 5:20-6:30 at Bartram Trail HS.
Track meets will be held on various Sunday mornings in January and February. We do participate in a Saturday meet in January hosted by JTC Running. More specific practice and meet dates will be shared in August once they are confirmed with the facility.
Our 7U group practices pre-determined events. Events are the 100m sprint, 100m hurdles (12-inch hurdle height) and the 200m sprint.
COST: $150 plus a uniform fee ($45-$50). There are no additional fees for track meets.
AGES 8 thru 16:
The Age 8 - 16 Winter Program will be an 11- or 12-week program beginning in early November and ending in late February. The program includes 4 - 5 track meets. No practices will be held over Thanksgiving or SJC Christmas break.
PRACTICES: Practices are planned on various Monday and/or Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:45pm at Bartram Trail High School.
Track meets will be held on various Sunday mornings in January and February. We do participate in a Saturday meet in January hosted by JTC Running. More specific practice and meet dates will be shared in August once they are confirmed with the facility.
COST:
10 PRACTICE PACKAGE - $195.00. You choose any 10 practices to attend.
During registration you will be asked "are you registering for the 10 Day program?" Answering "Yes" will prompt the $25 discount in your account.
UNLIMITED PRACTICE PACKAGE - $220.00. You may attend as many practices as your schedule allows. We will offer a minimum of 17 practices during our winter season (not including the track meets).
UNIFORM FEE: There is a uniform fee of $45-$50. You may reuse a previous season’s uniform.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds after close of open registration without a written medical excuse from a physician. With a written medical excuse from a physician, a $15 processing fee will be charged in the event of a refund. After January 1, 2027, no refunds will be processed even with a written medical excuse.
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
DATES/TIMES/LOCATION:
All Practice and Track Meets are held at Bartram Trail High School.
The full practice and track meet schedule will be posted in September 2026.
All practices and meets are held at the Bartram Trail High School stadium track facility.
Schedule Changes: We do our very best to keep schedule changes at a minimum. Although we do not foresee schedule changes, please keep in mind that we are working around high school sports and should weather or another factor affect the high school schedule, that may role over to us. There are no individual practice cancelation refunds. We offer plenty of practice dates for you to choose a makeup date. Practice will not be rescheduled unless we fall below our minimum planned 17 practice dates.
HOW DO OUR PRACTICES WORK?/CHOOSING YOUR PRACTICE EVENTS :
ALL ATHLETES WILL BE ASSIGNED TO PRACTICE STATIONS
AGE 8 - 16: Each child MUST choose 3 practice stations during registration. Prior to the first practice, you will receive a rotation schedule for these stations for your child to follow during practices. Athletes are encouraged to try any event of interest to them. Athletes may request changes in events should an event not be to their liking.
Please attend practice regularly to participate in the track meets.
Practice will be canceled during the week when the weather is bad. Cancellations may occur do to lightening, heavy rain or poor field conditions. Please note that due to the possibility of injury, illness, behavioral problems, weather cancellation or other issues, children participating in the club under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult present at the field at any and all practices and/or meets. Children over the age of 12 who are without a guardian at the field must have a cell phone accessible for their personal use in case of any of the above stated issues.
TRACK MEET INFORMATION:
Athletes choose the events they would like to compete in at the meets. Some events require coach clearance in order to compete.
7U will participate in 100m sprint, 100m hurdles and 200m sprint at the track meets.
TRACK MEET DATES FOR WINTER 2026-27:
Tentative Track Meet Dates: Dates will be confirmed by January 1, 2027. We offered a minimum of 4 track meets.
Age 8 - 16 Track Events Offered at Meets:
100 meter sprint
100 meter hurdles
200 meter sprint
400 meter (1 full lap)
800 meter (2 full laps)
1600 meter (4 full laps)Field Events Offered at Meets:
Long jump - Ages 10 and Up
Shot put - Ages 8 and Up
Discus - Ages 8 and Up UNIFORM INFORMATION:
Uniform order information will be shared on the parent BAND app.
You may reuse a previous season’s uniform.
Uniforms are MANDATORY to participate in track meets. The approximate cost for a uniform is $45- $50.
FOOTWEAR: Please make sure your child has a good supportive pair of running shoes to participate in the track program. Spikes may be worn. Spikes are encouraged not required. The vast majority of our participants wear a traditional running shoe and not a spike.
All orders will be delivered to the track during practice once the orders arrive.
If you have questions regarding an order you have placed, please email Nancy at [email protected].