Track Team

SUMMER - Blackwatch OUTDOOR Track Team

May - July 2025

Youth Program & Elite Program
- Youth Program: Designed for ages 7-18 (developmental)
- Elite Program: Requires time qualifications and includes weight training and mandatory practices
- Uniforms Included: Both programs include race tops and t-shirts. Optional athlete and fan gear will be available for purchase.
- Season Meets:
  - May 24, 2025: Huntsville
  - May 31, 2025: Birmingham
  - June 14, 2025: Leeds
  - June 25-28, 2025: Knoxville
  - July 12, 2025: Huntsville
  - July 23-Aug 2: Houston (Junior Olympics)
Practice Days:
- Youth Track: Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- Elite Track: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
- Weight Training (Elite Only): Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $578 (Youth, Junior Olympics fees are an additional charge if athletes qualifies), $1,000 (Elite, Junior Olympics included)
Meets: 5 meets for Youth Program, 6 meets for Elite Program (includes Junior Olympics)
Coaches Fees & Banquets Included in Tuition

Additional Information

PROGRAM HISTORY

The BlackWatch Track team, established in the summer of 2022, welcomes youth and adult athletes of all experience levels. Our program covers track and field fundamentals, max velocity training, strength programs, core conditioning, and flexibility sessions to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

We believe every athlete deserves top-notch training, and our dedicated coaches are here to provide it. Additionally, our athletes benefit from the support of Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery, focusing on injury prevention and offering services to keep them healthy throughout their training.

AAU Registration

Each athlete is registered with AAU (the "Amateur Athletic Union of the United States"). This membership is managed by BlackWatch and included in tuition and is required for summer and indoor seasons.

Ages

Youth: 6-18 | Open Masters: 19-23

Pre-Masters: 24-29 | Sub-Masters: 30-34

Masters: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+

There are select meets that allow for toddler races and coach/parent relays. These will be announced prior to those meets so that if others want to participate. Registration fees would apply for the meet.