Frequently Asked Questions
MINIMUM AGE
To join the Track Club athletes must turn 7 years old in the current year's track season. We following the USATF rules to participate in meets.
WHEN DOES PRACTICE START?
We start practice on the first Monday after Daylight Saving Time. Normally the second Monday in March.
WHAT EVENTS WILL TuYTC COACH?
7-8 (Birth Years 2011-2012)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, Long Jump, Shot Put (2k), mini Javelin (300g)
9-10 (Birth Years 2009-2010)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (6lbs), mini Javelin (300g)
11-12 (Birth Years 2007-2008)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (6lbs), Discus (1k), Finn Flyer (450g)
13-14 (Birth Years 2005-2006)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 100m Hurdles, 200m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump,Shot Put (6lbs/4kg), Discus (1k), Javelin (600g)
15-16 (Birth Years 2003-2004)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 100/110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (12lbs/4kg), Discus (1.6kg/1kg), Javelin (800b/600g)
17-18 (Birth Years 2001-2002)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 100/110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (12lbs/4kg), Discus (1.6kg/1kg), Javelin (800b/600g)
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT A MEET?
Age-group track meets move slowly because of the number of events being offered. We suggest you come prepared as they can last all day depending on what events your child enters. Bring a lunch, warm and dry clothing, umbrellas, seat pads, blankets, books, sunglasses, lotion, stop watches, binoculars, camera, a positive attitude and your sense of humor. Most meets do have a snack shack, however, we suggest you bring healthy snacks with you as the athletes burn a lot of energy. At the meets we will sit together as a club to promote a team spirit. As the announcer calls out the event, the athlete must report as instructed so you must listen closely. Athletes are eligible in the developmental meets simply by showing up. In the regional and national meets there are qualifying standards and pre-registration is required. The developmental meets in the beginning of the season are to provide the athlete the opportunity to try different events. We encourage all our members to take part in the Junior Olympics State meet. Eligibility for the regional and national meets are based on performance at the State JO Meet.
WHAT ARE MEET ENTRANCE FEES?
Typically for the development meets the cost is around $10.00. For State, JO meets, and beyond the entrance costs are typically $8.00 per event. Athletes are limited to three or four events depending on age. These costs are the responsibility of the athletes.
MINIMUM AGE
To join the Track Club athletes must turn 7 years old in the current year's track season. We following the USATF rules to participate in meets.
WHEN DOES PRACTICE START?
We start practice on the first Monday after Daylight Saving Time. Normally the second Monday in March.
WHAT EVENTS WILL TuYTC COACH?
7-8 (Birth Years 2011-2012)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, Long Jump, Shot Put (2k), mini Javelin (300g)
9-10 (Birth Years 2009-2010)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (6lbs), mini Javelin (300g)
11-12 (Birth Years 2007-2008)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (6lbs), Discus (1k), Finn Flyer (450g)
13-14 (Birth Years 2005-2006)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 100m Hurdles, 200m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump,Shot Put (6lbs/4kg), Discus (1k), Javelin (600g)
15-16 (Birth Years 2003-2004)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 100/110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (12lbs/4kg), Discus (1.6kg/1kg), Javelin (800b/600g)
17-18 (Birth Years 2001-2002)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100mRelay, 4x400mRelay, 4x800mRelay, 100/110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put (12lbs/4kg), Discus (1.6kg/1kg), Javelin (800b/600g)
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT A MEET?
Age-group track meets move slowly because of the number of events being offered. We suggest you come prepared as they can last all day depending on what events your child enters. Bring a lunch, warm and dry clothing, umbrellas, seat pads, blankets, books, sunglasses, lotion, stop watches, binoculars, camera, a positive attitude and your sense of humor. Most meets do have a snack shack, however, we suggest you bring healthy snacks with you as the athletes burn a lot of energy. At the meets we will sit together as a club to promote a team spirit. As the announcer calls out the event, the athlete must report as instructed so you must listen closely. Athletes are eligible in the developmental meets simply by showing up. In the regional and national meets there are qualifying standards and pre-registration is required. The developmental meets in the beginning of the season are to provide the athlete the opportunity to try different events. We encourage all our members to take part in the Junior Olympics State meet. Eligibility for the regional and national meets are based on performance at the State JO Meet.
WHAT ARE MEET ENTRANCE FEES?
Typically for the development meets the cost is around $10.00. For State, JO meets, and beyond the entrance costs are typically $8.00 per event. Athletes are limited to three or four events depending on age. These costs are the responsibility of the athletes.
