2018 SCTC Youth Track and Field Program

WE WILL BE MEETING AT BLUE BALL PARK ON THURSDAY 4/19. SOQUEL HIGH HAS JUST SCHEDULED A HOME TRACK MEET FOR THAT AFTERNOON. PLEASE PLAN TO PARK AT BLUE BALL AND WALK WITH YOUR CHILD TO THE SIGN IN/OUT TABLE NEAR THE RESTROOMS AT THE BLUE BALL TRACK. The current plan is that we will do warm up/conditioning exercises on the Blue Ball track and then we will do hill repeats on the dirt hill above the track, conditions permitting. 

There is a high likelihood that we will also need to meet at Blue Ball on Thursday 4/26 due to a scheduled home track meet for Soquel High.  Stay Tuned....

We will meet every Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:30PM through Thursday May 17. All comers meets will begin Tuesday 5/22 and will be 6:00-7:30pm. Read below for more information.

 You are welcome to download our registration form and behavior contract below, fill it out, and bring it with you on the first day to avoid the first part of the line. If you can't fill it out ahead of time, that's no problem. We'll have lots of forms at the track. Cost for this season is $75, payable with cash or check to SCTC. If you can't make our first practice, you are welcome to sign up at the first practice you are able to attend. Just know that shirt sizes are 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.

Questions: Contact Coach Laura Chiorello
lchiorello@yahoo.com
(831)359-7715
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​Our Philosophy
  • We welcome ALL children between the ages of 6 and 14 who would like to participate. All we require is a good attitude and willingness to 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.
  • Please contact Coach Laura if you would like to inquire about accommodations for your child. lchiorello@yahoo.com (831) 359-7715
Registration
  • Registration for the 2018 track and field season will be held at the Soquel High School track on Tuesday March 20.  We'll pass out shirts and have a short workout after registration. The cost is $75 and we accept cash or checks made payable to SCTC.  The cost includes shirts and twice a week 90 minute workouts for two months.
  • Pre-registration is also available at the Superbowl 10k, 3k & 1k kids' race on Sunday, February 4th at the back entrance to Natural Bridges State Park. Get your shirt early, beat the lines, and do a race!
  • All forms required will be available on signup dates.  Program cost is $75.
Track Practices
  • Practices will be held at the Soquel High School track, days/times TBD​
  • Kids ages 6 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 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
  • The regular season practices are followed by six all-comer track meets, held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to approximately 7:15 PM. The meets will also be at Soquel High School track, and they are open to kids ages 5 to 13. The 2018 track meets begin Tuesday May 22 and last through Tuesday June 12. The all comers meets are a blast for youth athletes of all ages and abilities.
Youth Coach Laura
Laura Chiorello arrived in Santa Cruz County in 1992 as a UCSC student and has never left! After earning her MA in Education, she began teaching in the Soquel Union Elementary School District. Over 13 years, she taught students in grades 4-8 everything from science and health to humanities, but some of the most fun she had was running with her students.  A SCTC member since 2005, Laura has been a triathlete and a runner for 15 years, completing 3 marathons, two Olympic distance triathlons, and countless half marathons, sprint triathlons, 10 milers, 10K's, 5 milers, and 5K's. Her proudest moments have been placing in her age group in local races.  She lives in Soquel with her husband, Jeff, also a SCTC member, their six year old daughter, Vivienne, who never stops running, their hyper border collie, Zeke, and their highly energetic Siamese cat, Soobie. Laura can be contacted at lchiorello@yahoo.com or (831) 359-7715
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