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2024 SPRING TRACK & FIELD PROGRAM DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2024 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 
  • Spring track season will run from March 5 - May 16.
  • There will be three practices per week - Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday. 
  • Practices will be held at Pleasant Hill Middle School from 5:30 - 6:30 Tuesday and Thursday; and Sundays at Northgate High School (1 to 1.5 hour practice in 3pm - 6pm timeframe).
  • Athletes must attend at least 2 practices per week (except spring break week) and participate in 2 meets.
  • Open to athletes aged 9-14 (younger and older athletes with Coach approval)
  • USATF Level 1 and Level 2 certified coaching staff
  • Athletes are coached in the full complement of USATF age group running, jumping and throwing events.
MEETS
DVTFC participates in two types of meets: Mini-Meets and USATF Youth Meets.
 
Mini-Meets are informal, half-day practice meets with 2 or 3 other local USATF youth clubs where athletes can gain early season competition experience in a low-key setting and can enter any number of track or field events. 
USATF Sanctioned Youth Meets are large, multi-club, competitive meets (typically all-day long) for more experienced track athletes to compete against age group members of other Northern California USATF youth clubs.
All meets DVTFC plans to attend as a team are listed on the Calendar (dvtfc.org) page of the web site. 
 
2024 FEES 
The 2024 Spring track program fee is $550 per athlete, with a $100 discount for each additional sibling athlete.  Fees include USATF membership, insurance, facilities permits/rentals, coaching stipends, equipment, supplies, and all meet entry fees.  
 
AGE GROUPS
Athletes compete in 2-year age groups the entire year, based on their year of birth.  Boys and girls compete separately, although sometimes for convenience the events are run simultaneously.  Age groups for 2024 are:

            Age Group

              Year of Birth

Under 8 

2016 or earlier

9-10  

2014-2015

11-12   

2012-2013

13-14  

2010-2011

15-16  

2008-2009

17-18  summer session only

2006-2007

 
EVENTS
Athletes may compete in following events, depending on age group:
  • Dashes - 100, 200 and 400 meters
  • Runs - 800, 1500 and 3000 meters
  • Relays – 4 X 100, medley, 4 X 400, 4 X 800
  • Hurdles - 80, 100 and 200 meters
  • Field events - high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus and javelin
UNIFORMS
Competition singlets (with black shorts) will be available for purchase for all athletes entering meets and are to be ordered through our uniform supplier.  Uniform ordering info will be distributed at the end of the first week of practice.
 
SHOES
Athletes should wear good quality running shoes with sturdy heel counters, good mid-sole cushioning,  and correct sizing:
  • Buy shoes with running in mind.  Shoes worn to school will not last the season and maintain their protective cushioning.
  • Do not send your athlete to practice with tennis, "cross training", fashion or sports shoes that lack the appropriate cushioning or flexibility.
  • For meets, "spikes" may benefit sprinters and jumpers and distance runners may benefit by wearing racing flats.  However, we advise athletes to consult with our coaches before investing in competition footwear.
REGISTRATION - Currently Closed
Below is 2024 Spring Track registration details:
 

1) complete a 2024 DVTFC Spring Track Membership and Club Release Form (CLICK HERE), scan (or take a cell phone picture) and email to info@dvtfc.org; and

2) pay program fees either by credit card, PayPal, Venmo or check.

via credit card/PayPal:

  • Credit card/ PayPal - 1 athlete - CLICK HERE
  • Credit card/ PayPal - 2 athletes - CLICK HERE

via check:

  • Make check payable to 'DVTFC' and mail to 3158 Maryola Court, Lafayette 94549

Due to coaching availability, we anticipate limiting Spring athlete membership to 80 athletes. Registration will remain open as long as spaces remain available.

You will receive a confirming email once registration info is processed.

 

2017 DVTFC Mini-Meet