SCTC

2010 Youth Program

It is going to be another exciting season for the SCTC youth program. Each year the program gets bigger and better. This year will be no exception! This year's  season begins on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 and concludes in mid-May at Soquel High school track. Practices are on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. The attendees are ages 7 through 13.

The regular season practices are followed by 6 all comer track meets to be held Tuesdays from 6:00 to approximately 7:15 PM, also meeting at Soquel High school track.  Track meets commence in May. The dates of the 2010 track meets are follows: 5/11, 5/18, 5/26, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15.  They are open to ages 5 through 13. The all comer meets are more fun than words can express. You've got to be there to believe it.

Last year we had 100+ athletes participating, with many great results and personal bests. The youth program emphasizes flexibility with endurance and strength training. We do a variety of stretches, push ups, sit ups, and form drills.

All the workouts are geared with fun in mind. Included are hill repeats, hurdles, long jump, relays, obstacle course, monkey bars, and new this year plastic javelins. The youth program not only underscores running and conditioning, it also highlights sportsmanship and personal growth. So for those of you with little athletes at home or friends with little athletes at home, come on out and give it a try. You will be amazed at their results.

 - Coach Joe                           

Cross Country generally runs from late July / early August through November.   This is off road running. We run on trails and in local parks. 

2010 season dates to be announced.

Get your SCTC Youth membership form HERE, as well as a link to the USATF membership form.

During the summer we have the Summer All-Comers track meets. This is when the kids compete and get ribbons. This is open to non-club members as well as members. 

Track meets start in May  Meets are Tuesdays at 6PM at the Soquel High School Track.  The dates of the 2010 track meets are follows: 5/11, 5/18, 5/26, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15.

Track meets are open to all runners, not just Santa Cruz Track Club members.  Ages 5-13.  Events include: 4x100 relay, 800 meters, 400 meters, 100 meters, 50 meters, 50 meter hurdles, 1500 meters, long jump, and Nerf javelin.

Arrive early to sign the kids up.  $4 for 6 events.

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Check out who is going to be spending time with your kids.

This is a page with Frequently Asked Questions. Hopefully it will answer most of yours.