Come to any practice at any time to sign up!

The season for Track and Field is from February thru May. The season may be longer for those athletes wanting to compete in the Junior Olympics. The regular competitions range from local all-comer meets to large races with over 600 competitors. A Track and Field Membership to the SCTC is $35.00. It includes a club T-shirt, four months of coaching at practice and races, and a Wharf to Wharf entry. There will be volunteer requirements to be fulfilled (two events and one fundraiser).
 

Do I have to make every practice?

Workouts are available 2 days a week from 4:30 PM to about 6:00 PM at either Soquel High School. Head Coach  Joe Kammer can be reached at 831-425-2855.
 
  Mondays Wednesdays
Location Soquel High School Soquel High School
Start Time 4:30 PM 4:30 PM

If it rains we will still have practice. Having an athlete come to practice while it is raining is up to your discretion. Please make sure the athlete is well prepared with the proper attire and a change of clothes.

There will not be practice on observed holidays.

What to bring to practice?

  • Always bring sweats
  • Always wear proper shoes
  • Always wear proper clothes
  • A water bottle (Label with a name)
  • Sun screen
  • Hats
  • Hair tie

What Not to bring to practice!

  • Pokemon cards
  • Any trading cards
  • Pets
  • Toys

 

The following is a list of competitions that we as a team are planning on going to. There are more available. Most of these competitions are competetive and have all the events. Meets might last all day, some meets are two day meets. There may be an occasion where there won't be a SCTC coach at the meet, in which case there may be a parent in charge, but the athletes and the parents will need to be able to take on more responsibility.

Date Day Event Location Distances
June/July Tuesday nights Summer All Comers Meets (6-8PM, Soquel HS Track)
5/24/05, 5/31/05, 6/6/05, 6/13/05, 6/20/05, 6/27/05
 

Junior Olympics

Here is the information for those parents and athletes interested in participating in the Junior Olympics. These are more competitive and for the more serious athletes. You MUST compete in the Pac Assoc. Meet to continue. Each meet is a qualifier for the next. If you think your athlete is competitive and you would like to do this, let me know. Each athlete must have a USATF card. Please get this now to avoid hassel later.

Date Day Event Location Distances
June Saturday
Sunday 		Pac Assoc. Championship   All Track Events
July Saturday
Sunday 		Region Championship   All Track Events
July Saturday
Sunday 		Region Multi Events Championship   All Track Events
July Tuesday
Sunday 		USATF Junior Olympic Championship   All Track Events
 

The USA Track and Field is a governing body of track and field in the US. For kids to compete in many of the races, they must have a USATF card. The card is $15.00 and proves the childs age. When you sign up for this card, and many times there will be a USATF representative at the races, you will need a birth certificate, Santa Cruz Track Club #0137, and know that we are located in the Pacific Region in CA. Here is a link that takes you directly to the form you would need to fill out and send in.

When going to track meets to the north of us, we will arrange a time and meet at the Pasatiempo exit on highway 17.

When going to track meets to the south, we will arrange a time and meet at the Soquel High School lower parking lot.

If your athlete needs a ride to and from practice or a track meet, please let Eileen know and a e-mail notice for help will be sent.