2025 SCTC Youth Track and Field 

2025 Registration is open

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REGISTRATION​ :   
Register online--space is limited and it's on a first come first save basis. 
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Shirts will be available at the practices on a first come, first serve basis. We have sizes from youth extra small through adult large for the kiddos. See below for more info about our track practices.
​ALL COMERS TUESDAYS 
Currently no all comers meets are scheduled. 
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QUESTIONS:
​ Contact General Manager Chris Nestlerode—[email protected]


March 10, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Mondays and Fridays at Harbor High School
300 La Fonda Ave., Santa Cruz 95062
  • Grades 2-4: 4:45PM-5:30PM
  • Grade 5 and up: 5:15PM-6:00PM
​Our Philosophy
  • We welcome ALL children between the ages of 7 and 14 who would like to participate. All we require is a good attitude and willingness to participate and follow the rules so we all stay safe and have fun.
  • Running, jumping, and throwing is good for everyone, from novice athletes to those who desire to compete. Along with our track and field activities, we offer an advanced running program for experienced athletes with Coach Javier Naranjo.
  • Our track and field activities are rigorous but also inclusive. We can adapt to a variety of needs.



Track Practices
  • Practices will be held at Harbor High School  March 10 - May 9th on Mondays and Fridays 4:45-6:00pm
  • Kids ages 7 through 14 are welcome to attend.
  • Youth athletes should wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes.
  • Please bring your own water (labelled with your name if possible).
  • We will do warm ups and strength exercises for 30 mins on the field
  • We then break into four small groups and rotate through running, jumping, javelin throwing, and obstacle course stations for 60 mins. We are looking into adding the triple jump and discus throwing this year!  
  • We have the most amazing volunteer coach volunteers who are all accomplished athletes but most importantly, are GREAT with children and are wonderful teachers
​Track Meets
  • We do not have any track meets scheduled for 2024 yet, stay tuned!
  • The all comers meets are a blast for youth athletes of all ages and abilities. Every athlete earns a ribbon for each event they complete. Here's the typical schedule:
    • 4x100 Relay
    • 1600m (1 mile)
    • 60m with hurdles
    • 100m with hurdles
    • 800m
    • 60m with no hurdles
    • 100m with no hurdles
    • 400m
    • ongoing javelin and long jump
Youth Coaches

Coach Timi
Coach Timi is a long time runner and is excited to join for her 10th year with the youth club program! She loves running and love being out during a (light) rain storm. She's looking forward to being back for another season and seeing all of the young energy getting into running!

Coach Chris
Coach Chris has run for the track club for 10 years running the distance events. He has coached middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes throughout the county. He's previously coached winter and summer programs for SCTC high schoolers and he's excited to connect with the youth program. 

Coach Izzy
Izzy graduated from UCSC last year, where she ran on both the NCAA cross country and track teams as a distance runner for the last 4 years! Before that she ran xc and track in her hometown of Boulder, Colorado. She has had the privilege of growing up surrounded by amazing runners, coaches, and strong women and and is excited to pass on her wisdom :) She absolutely love working with kids too! Currently, she works closely with Shoreline middle school where she run after school activities and tutor. 

Coach Rory
Rory is a local graduate of Harbor High and community member—they have been actively engaged as a high schooler in youth sports as an athlete and coach. At Harbor High they played Lacrosse as well as participating in Mock trial and Mesa. They have been a coach at Santa Cruz Soccer Camp for the last five years coaching soccer and creating a fun, positive environment for kids to be active and play. Though they don't have any specific track and field experience, they hope to support some of the younger athletes in having fun with an introduction to the sport.  Their favorite part of working with kids to beat them at Simon Says.... and also to see the creativity and passion that kids can have. Outside of work and school their favorite activity is hiking the beautiful trails of Santa Cruz. 
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​Coach Scott
Scott is a long time runner and and Santa Cruz resident. Recently retired after spending 37 years in the banking industry, Scott is excited to return to coaching for our program. As a runner, he graduated from Westmont College where he ran track and Cross Country. He won back to back 800m District Championships and finished in 7th place at the NAIA National . After college he competed for one year with the Santa Monica Track Club. Scott has coached multiple sports including for his  three (now grown) sons and two grandchildren, and most recently was an assistant coach for Monte Vista H.S. (Danville, CA) Track and Cross Country teams. He assisted in winning a NCS girls XC championship and helped send multiple athletes on the boys and girls team to the State Championships in Cross Country and Track. Scott continues to run and hopes to be a competitive master runner this season.
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SCTC Youth Track and Field