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Outdoor Track & Field

Youth Track & Field Program

A Touch of Speed® is proud to have a team that includes coaches certified at the USATF Level I and a coach certified at the USATF Level II, specializing in Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, and Youth Development. Our volunteer coaching staff is dedicated to delivering an exceptional training program combining educational and practical experience. We aim to equip each athlete with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in track and field.

Our organization actively engages in youth track and field events sanctioned by AAU and USATF. We provide comprehensive training opportunities for athletes, offering indoor and outdoor track and field sessions to enhance their skills and performance.

Our Training Philosophy

A Touch of Speed track and field training philosophy encompasses the principles and methods that guide an athlete’s development. It focuses on achieving peak performance through a balanced approach.

  • Individualization
  • Periodization
  • Speed Development
  • Recovery
  • Strength and Condition
  • Flexibility and Mobility

Age Requirement

We accept male and female athletes from the ages of 10 to 18. Athletes aged 7 to 9 and all new members must try out. 

Team Rules and Requirements

  1. All athletes must maintain an overall C average. 
  2. Report cards or interim report is required. 
  3. All athletes must complete a physical. If a physical form is not provided by the second week of practice, the athlete cannot return until a completed physical form is provided. 
  4. To travel, all athletes must attend practice regularly. Exceptions are made for athletes participating in other sports.
  5.  All athletes must participate in team fundraising efforts. 

*Additional rules are documented in the team handbook

Outdoor Track and Field Season

Registration starts at noon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Tryouts will be held from January 13 to February 13, 2025.  The tryout fee is $50 (non-refundable). Parents will be notified on February 14, 2025, if the athlete continues with the team. The tryout fee will go towards new athlete registration. 

Returning athletes’ registration does not include uniforms or warm-ups, and new athletes’ registration does not include warm-ups. All additional uniforms and warm-ups will be available through our team store.

Registration does not cover track meet entry fees, travel, or hotel expenses.

 Training for all athletes will start on February 3, 2025. 

It is limited to 50 athletes. Once registration is closed, we will not be accepting additional athletes under any circumstances. 

Returning

Spring/Summer
$ 200 Deposit $100
  • Team T-Shirt
  • AAU/USATF Memberhsip
  • Club Fees
  • Equipment Fees
Register
*all funds non-refundable
closed

New Athlete

Spring Summer
$ 400 Deposit $200
  • Uniform
  • Team T-Shirt
  • AAU/USATF Membership
  • Club Fees
  • Equipment Fees
Register
*all funds non-refundable
closed

High School

Summer
$ 250 Deposit $125
  • Uniform
  • Team T-Shirt
  • Club Fees
  • Equipment Fees
Register
*all funds non-refundable
closed

Tentative Outdoor Schedule

TitleDescriptionDate
Charlotte Flight Track Meet1746230400 Sat, 03 May 2025 - Sun, 04 May 2025
Youth Diamond League1746230400 Sat, 03 May 2025 - Sun, 04 May 2025
Coach Miami Presents: THE CAROLINA’S SPRINT FEST1746835200 Sat, 10 May 2025 - Sun, 11 May 2025
5th Annual Team Blaze Max Speed1749254400 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 - Sun, 08 Jun 2025
Mt. Pleasant Track Meet1746835200 Sat, 10 May 2025 - Sun, 11 May 2025

Competition Websites

These links serve the purpose of registering for track meets and locating upcoming  events.

Athletic.Net:

Coacho.com: https://coachoregistration.com/dbi-bin/calendar.pl