Youth Track and Field practice started Wednesday, February 18 at the Soquel High Track. 

Youth athletes should wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes. Please bring your own water (labelled with your name if possible). Looking forward to seeing you! 

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Youth Track & Field

Track and field runs from February through June, though the season may continue for athletes who wish to compete in the Junior Olympics (see below). Workouts are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30PM to about 6:00PM at Soquel High School until mid-May, at which point athletes shift to attending track meets. These competitions range from SCTC's own meets to large races with over 600 competitors. Our series of six all-comer events also take place at Soquel High School, on Tuesday nights from 6:00 to about 7:15PM. All practices and meets will be held rain or shine, but not on observed holidays. (If you choose to let your athlete participate when it is raining, please make sure s/he comes prepared with the proper attire and a change of clothes.) The cost of the season is $60, which includes a club t-shirt and three months of coaching at practices and races.
What to Bring to Practice
  • Sweats
  • Shoes appropriate for running
  • Clothing appropriate for running
  • Water bottle (Label with a name)
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Hair ties
What NOT to Bring to Practice
  • Pokemon cards
  • Any trading cards
  • Pets
  • Toys

Junior Olympics

Each year, some parents and athletes are interested in participating in the Junior Olympics. These are more competitive than other youth events, and for the more serious athletes. If you are interested in pursuing this course and think your athlete is competitive, please talk to his or her coach. Be aware that each meet is a qualifier for the next, so athletes MUST compete in the Pacific Association meet to continue on. This means your athlete MUST have a USATF membership. Please get this now to avoid hassle later. Memberships are $20.00 and can be purchased online. You will need your athlete's birth certificate and SCTC's club number (#0137). Please note that we are located in the Pacific Region.

General Information on Qualifying Meets for the Junior Olympics
  • Pacific Association Championship: June, Saturday & Sunday, All Track Events
  • Region Championship: July, Saturday & Sunday, All Track Events
  • Region Multi Events Championship: July, Saturday & Sunday, All Track Events
  • USATF Junior Olympic Championship: July, Tuesday - Sunday, All Track Events

Carpools

  • When going to track meets north of us, we will arrange a time and meet at the Pasatiempo exit on Highway 17.
  • When going to track meets south of us, we will arrange a time and meet at the Soquel High School lower parking lot.
  • If your athlete needs a ride to and from practice or a track meet, please let Coach Javier know.