Diablo Valley Track & Field Club

Registration is closed for the 2010 Track and Field season.

Email your info to info@dvtfc.org and we will contact you if openings become available for this season.

Thank you for your interest in DVTFC.

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Track Season begins March 1, 2010

Diablo Valley Track and Field Club (DVTFC) is a USA Track & Field sanctioned Youth track club serving the Lamorinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Danville area for over 35 years. DVTFC is open to girls and boys age 9 (born 2001) to 15 (born 1995) who love to run, jump and throw. (More information about DVTFC and our program is found in the General Information section of this web site.)

For 2010, DVTFC is implementing the same 'Trial Period' and 'Regular Season' registration and participation procedures used last year.

DVTFC's coaching and parent volunteer staffs have struggled to keep up with the volume of enthusiastic newcomers to the sport of track & field. As a result, we've made a few changes in order to better balance the supply and demand of quality coaching resources and ensure all club members have a positive experience. Total DVTFC membership will be limited to 60 athletes, so register by February 19 to ensure a slot.

Trial Period

We hold a two-week 'trial period' during the weeks of March 1 and March 8. This trial period is mostly for the benefit of athletes and their families who want to better understand what they are getting into before making a commitment for the entire season. Additionally, our coaching staff may choose to decline admission to athletes who don’t bring the proper work ethic or attitude to the track. Membership in the club is NOT dependent upon one's track & field skills, experience or ability - but an interest in running, jumping and/or throwing and a desire to work hard and improve.

The Trial Period is as follows:

Mon 3/1, Wed 3/3, Thurs 3/4 (must attend two days)
Mon 3/8, Wed 3/9, Thurs 3/10 (must attend two days)
Pleasant Hill Middle School track – 4:45 to 6:00 p.m.
$60 fee (includes $20 USATF membership – mandatory for insurance purposes)
Click HERE for Registration info and forms

Regular Season

We will ask all athletes to commit to the entire regular season. Commitment means attending at least 2 practices per week (except for spring break week) and at least 3 track meets. Parents are required to volunteer at 1 (of 2) Saturday morning 'mini-meets' which will be held in March and April. (More info about track meets can be found in the Meets section of this web site).

The regular season details are:

March 15 through May 8
Practices Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:45 to 6pm , Pleasant Hill Middle School
OPTIONAL Sunday afternoon field event workouts (jumps, throws, hurdles) at Acalanes High School
Click HERE for tentative meet schedule
$240 fee (includes all coaching, facilities, meet fees and team logo t-shirt)
Must complete Trial Period to participate in the Regular Season

Our Coaching Mission

Get our athletes in good physical condition
Teach our athletes good running form and the fundamentals of the various track & field events
Prepare our athletes for age-group competition during the season
Foster an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie

For More Information

Send inquiries to info@dvtfc.org.

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2009 National Junior Olympics Results

Diablo Valley Track & Field Club captured 4 medals at the 2009 USATF National Junior Olympics held in Greensboro, NC July 27 to August 2.

Ian Stuertz was a double medalist, finishing 7th in the Midget Boys Pentathlon and 5th in High Jump.

Adler Faulkner took 4th in the Youth Boys 800M Run, less than .5 seconds off the Pacific Assn record.

Amy Hollshwandner, Kelli Berge, Haley McKay and anchor Amy Ingram captured 8th in the Youth Girls 4x800M Relay,

setting a new DVTFC club record of 10:20.34.

In addition to the DVTFC medal winners, other National JO qualifiers competing in Greensboro included Grace Brown (Bantam Girls 400M, 800M and new 800M DVTFC record holder), Raea Gragg (Midget Girls Long Jump), and Amy Ingram (Youth Girls High Jump).

Congratulations to one and all !

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DVTFC's "Mighty Bantam Girls" 4x400M Relay team breaks 20 year old club record !!

Congratulations to Muppy Gragg, Olivia Lindgren, Jackie McIntosh, and Grace Brown. Well done girls !!!

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2009 Region 14 Junior Olympics Qualifier ('Top 3') Results

Diablo Valley Track & Field Club qualified 14 athletes at the Region 14 Junior Olympic qualifying meet in Bakersfield, CA July 10-12. Those earning the right to compete at the National Junior Olympics Junior Olympics in Greensboro, NC July 27 thru August 2 include:

Kelli Berge (Youth Girls 4x800M Relay)

Grace Brown (Bantam Girls 400M, 800M, 4x400M Relay)

Adler Faulkner (Youth Boys 800M, 1500M)

Muppy Gragg (Bantam Girls 4x400M Relay)

Raea Gragg (Midget Girls Long Jump)

Amy Hollshwandner (Youth Girls Pentathlon, 4x800M Relay)

Amy Ingram (Youth Girls 4x800M Relay, High Jump)

Alexander King (Midget Boys 800M)

Haley Kisner (Youth Girls 4x800M Relay)

Olivia Lindgren (Bantam Girls 4x400M Relay)

Haley McKay (Youth Girls 4x800M Relay)

Annie Marggraff (Intermediate Girls 3000)

Jackie McIntosh (Bantam Girls 4x400M Relay)

Ian Stuertz (Midget Boys Pentathlon, High Jump, Long Jump)

Other DVTFC athletes turning in spirited performances include Emily Balczewski, Elizabeth Gambel, Jess Mould, Gabrielle Ruhter, Matt Thomas, Bobby Vaccaro, Brad Wash.

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Diablo Valley Track & Field Club is an USA Track & Field track and cross country running club dedicated to youth aged 9 years and older. It generally serves the Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, and Pleasant Hill communities, but is open to any youth interested in running and physical fitness. Athletes are welcome at all levels, from beginners to national competitors. Our emphasis is on personal development and skills training. We celebrate every athlete's new PR (personal record)!........We have no "bench-warmers!"