What is the registration fee?

• The registration fee is $200 for the Spring session and $300 for the Summer session. There is a sibling discount of $75 per sibling. The fee covers their membership in the West Chester Track Club, insurance, operating expenses, and entry into up to 2 track meets per session.

What ages do you accept?

• 8 – 18 or rising (2024 -2025) 4^th graders through high school seniors

We know nothing about track and my child has never ran before, do you accept beginners?

• Most definitely! That’s why we do what we do! We accept athletes of all levels of experience and skill. Also, we typically group athletes based on experience or skill level.
• If your athlete does not know what events they want to focus on, our coaches will be able to provide guidance as your athlete progresses through the program.
• Same holds true for track meets. Our coaches will make sure your athletes are prepared. Track meets also have athletes of varying levels of skill and experience
• We also stay in communication with all registered members primarily via the TeamSnap app used for registration. We also use email and twitter.

When and where is practice?

• We have practice 3 times a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) in the evenings from 6:45pm to around 8pm at Downingtown EAST or WEST (TBD) H.S.
• We have use of the track, infield, and adjacent fields for workouts. We also provide training in jumps, and throws.

What should my athlete wear to practice?

• Proper attire consists of sneakers, athletic gear such as shorts, sweat pants, hoodies, t-shirt, etc. It tends to be cold in the Spring so hat and gloves are highly recommended. Athletes should also bring their own water bottle to stay properly hydrated. We do not recommend plastic bottled water to cut down on litter as well as making sure athletes know which water belongs to them!

Is a uniform mandatory?

• The primary article of clothing is the team tank top used during track meets. It is not absolutely mandatory but it is highly preferred. In addition to the tank top there is additional gear on our spirit wear store.

Do you have an indoor program?

• No we do not, however, we do have Spring and Summer sessions
• The Spring session is from mid April through the end of May. Primarily middle school kids since high school kids are competing for their high school team
• The Summer session is from June through the end of July

Does my athlete have to compete in meets?

• Track meets are not mandatory. We definitely understand, especially during the Summer, that you may already have plans that may conflict with a meet. However we highly encourage meet participation as it is a major aspect of the experience and the athlete gets to see the progress they have made.
• Typically a week before the meet we send out a signup sheet. Then a few days before the meet, we have a face-to-face parent meeting to discuss the logistics.

Do you provide transportation to meets?

• We do not provide transportation to and from meets. Parent’s are responsible for getting their athlete(s) to track meets. Please refer to our calendar for upcoming meets and where they are located.