JOINING THE TEAM
How can I sign my child up for the team?
You can either mail in your registration or wait until you come to your first day of practice. See our Calendar & Schedule
My athlete is on a middle school or high school team. When should they join the team?
They can practice with us when the season begins. The High School athletes can compete as their schedule permits, until
after their High School season ends.
What is the youngest age to join the team?
Six, although occasionally as young as five.
How much does it cost to join?
$85 for a Full Membership, which includes the following:
- USATF Mandatory Registration Fee
- USATF Mandatory Liability/Injury Insurance
- Pride Track & Field Team Shirt
- ALL Regular Season Track Meet Entry Fees
- Athletes End of the Season Awards
(The State Junior Olympic Meet, Regional Junior Olympic Meet, Youth National Championships, Junior Olympics Entry Fees
will be the responsibility of the Athlete if they qualify for the "Post-Season" Meets)
What if my child does not want to compete in meets but only practice?
They may join as Practice Only members for $35. The only difference between this and a Full Membership is they will not
compete in the meets, receive a Team Shirt or receive "End of the Season" Awards. However, they can purchase a Team
Shirt if they wish to do so.
PRACTICES
When does practice start?
Monday, 19 March 2012
When are practices?
Monday through Friday, 6pm to 7:30pm. During the High School Season, practice won't be held on Thursdays due to High
School Meets being competed on this day. This can always be subject to change based on the Meet Schedule. Sometimes,
the practices will be specific to the event-type of the Athletes or ages.
What if it is raining?
There is always practice, even if it is raining at your home. Practice will be stopped however if there is lightning.
What does my athlete need to bring to practice?
A water bottle or sports drink, and proper running shoes (no street, basketball, football or soccer shoes) and running shorts.
Is attendance at practice mandatory?
No, attendance is taken to follow the athletes progress, but not mandatory. Athletes are encouraged to be at practice as
often as possible if they wish to improve.
ABOUT THE TEAM
What are the Age Divisions?
Sub-Bantam (6-8), Bantam (9-10), Midget (11-12), Youth (13-14), Intermediate (15-16) and Young Men/Young Women
(17-18)
What determines what Age Division my child is in?
The year of his or her birth.
Division Age Group
Sub Bantam 6-8 yrs old
2004 or later
Bantam 9-10 yrs old
2002 or 2003
Midget 11-12 yrs old
2000 or 2001
Youth 13-14 yrs old
1998 or 1999
Intermediate 15-16 yrs old
1996 or 1997
Young Men/Young Women 17-18 yrs old
1994, 1995 or 1993, if you were born after August 1st.
How many coaches does the team have:
About 4-5, we try to keep at least a coach per event area.
(Distance, Middle-Distance, Sprints/Hurdles, Jumps, Throws)
How large is the team?
Typically between 20-30
Does the Pride Track and Field Program have a Cross Country team?
Not at this time, but if there is enough interest, we would like to pursue this.
MEETS
How many meets are there?
Refer to the calender.
How does my athlete qualify for a meet?
All Pride Track and Field athletes automatically qualify for the all meets of the season up the State Meet. To advance, or
qualify for the next meet, the Junior Olympic Regional Championships, they must finish in the top five at the State Meet. To
advance, or qualify for the next meet, the Junior Olympics, they must finish in the top five at the Regional Meet.
There may be a few select Meets where there will be qualifying standards to enter. If we have athletes who can qualify for
these Meets, we will approach the parents and see if there is enough interest to enter them.
The USATF YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS is a National Championship Track Meet that qualifies children in the same
fashion as the adults do for their National Championships by use of a "Qualifying Standard" established for each event in
each age group by gender. If your child has met this standard, then they automatically qualify for this National
Championship Meet. Again, a coach will approach the parents of the Athletes who have qualified and see if there is enough
interest to enter them.
What if my athlete misses a meet?
They will be allowed to compete in all Meets during the season, except for the above mentioned qualifying ones. However,
there will not be a refund for not being able to attend a Meet.
How many events may my athlete compete in?
Sub Bantam, Bantam & Midget (3 events), Youth, Intermediate & Young Men/Young Women (4 events). Relay participation
counts as an event.
What is the Regional Meet?
Qualifying athletes from the State (or Association) Meets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and the
Potomac Valley area.
My athlete failed to qualify for the Regional Championship. May they still practice with the team?
Yes, this is encouraged.
How can I sign my child up for the team?
You can either mail in your registration or wait until you come to your first day of practice. See our Calendar & Schedule
My athlete is on a middle school or high school team. When should they join the team?
They can practice with us when the season begins. The High School athletes can compete as their schedule permits, until
after their High School season ends.
What is the youngest age to join the team?
Six, although occasionally as young as five.
How much does it cost to join?
$85 for a Full Membership, which includes the following:
- USATF Mandatory Registration Fee
- USATF Mandatory Liability/Injury Insurance
- Pride Track & Field Team Shirt
- ALL Regular Season Track Meet Entry Fees
- Athletes End of the Season Awards
(The State Junior Olympic Meet, Regional Junior Olympic Meet, Youth National Championships, Junior Olympics Entry Fees
will be the responsibility of the Athlete if they qualify for the "Post-Season" Meets)
What if my child does not want to compete in meets but only practice?
They may join as Practice Only members for $35. The only difference between this and a Full Membership is they will not
compete in the meets, receive a Team Shirt or receive "End of the Season" Awards. However, they can purchase a Team
Shirt if they wish to do so.
PRACTICES
When does practice start?
Monday, 19 March 2012
When are practices?
Monday through Friday, 6pm to 7:30pm. During the High School Season, practice won't be held on Thursdays due to High
School Meets being competed on this day. This can always be subject to change based on the Meet Schedule. Sometimes,
the practices will be specific to the event-type of the Athletes or ages.
What if it is raining?
There is always practice, even if it is raining at your home. Practice will be stopped however if there is lightning.
What does my athlete need to bring to practice?
A water bottle or sports drink, and proper running shoes (no street, basketball, football or soccer shoes) and running shorts.
Is attendance at practice mandatory?
No, attendance is taken to follow the athletes progress, but not mandatory. Athletes are encouraged to be at practice as
often as possible if they wish to improve.
ABOUT THE TEAM
What are the Age Divisions?
Sub-Bantam (6-8), Bantam (9-10), Midget (11-12), Youth (13-14), Intermediate (15-16) and Young Men/Young Women
(17-18)
What determines what Age Division my child is in?
The year of his or her birth.
Division Age Group
Sub Bantam 6-8 yrs old
2004 or later
Bantam 9-10 yrs old
2002 or 2003
Midget 11-12 yrs old
2000 or 2001
Youth 13-14 yrs old
1998 or 1999
Intermediate 15-16 yrs old
1996 or 1997
Young Men/Young Women 17-18 yrs old
1994, 1995 or 1993, if you were born after August 1st.
How many coaches does the team have:
About 4-5, we try to keep at least a coach per event area.
(Distance, Middle-Distance, Sprints/Hurdles, Jumps, Throws)
How large is the team?
Typically between 20-30
Does the Pride Track and Field Program have a Cross Country team?
Not at this time, but if there is enough interest, we would like to pursue this.
MEETS
How many meets are there?
Refer to the calender.
How does my athlete qualify for a meet?
All Pride Track and Field athletes automatically qualify for the all meets of the season up the State Meet. To advance, or
qualify for the next meet, the Junior Olympic Regional Championships, they must finish in the top five at the State Meet. To
advance, or qualify for the next meet, the Junior Olympics, they must finish in the top five at the Regional Meet.
There may be a few select Meets where there will be qualifying standards to enter. If we have athletes who can qualify for
these Meets, we will approach the parents and see if there is enough interest to enter them.
The USATF YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS is a National Championship Track Meet that qualifies children in the same
fashion as the adults do for their National Championships by use of a "Qualifying Standard" established for each event in
each age group by gender. If your child has met this standard, then they automatically qualify for this National
Championship Meet. Again, a coach will approach the parents of the Athletes who have qualified and see if there is enough
interest to enter them.
What if my athlete misses a meet?
They will be allowed to compete in all Meets during the season, except for the above mentioned qualifying ones. However,
there will not be a refund for not being able to attend a Meet.
How many events may my athlete compete in?
Sub Bantam, Bantam & Midget (3 events), Youth, Intermediate & Young Men/Young Women (4 events). Relay participation
counts as an event.
What is the Regional Meet?
Qualifying athletes from the State (or Association) Meets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and the
Potomac Valley area.
My athlete failed to qualify for the Regional Championship. May they still practice with the team?
Yes, this is encouraged.
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