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What is the registration fee?
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is $225 for the Spring session and $325 or $375* for the Summer session. There is a sibling discount of $75 per sibling. The fee covers their membership in the West Chester Track Club, membership in AAU (New process for 2026), insurance, operating expenses, and entry into up to 2 track meets per session. *New price tier for 2026 is for an AAU Track Meets Cohort. (see below)
What ages do you accept?
What ages do you accept?
9 – 18 (i.e. rising 4th graders through high school seniors)
We know nothing about track and my child has never ran before, do you accept beginners?
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?
When and where is practice?
We have practice 2 times a week (Tues and Thur) for the Spring session and 3 times a week (Mon, Tues, and Thurs) for the Summer Session in the evenings from 6:30pm(Spring)/7:00pm(Summer) to around 8pm at Downingtown EAST H.S.
We have use of the track, infield, and adjacent fields for workouts. We also provide training in hurdles, jumps, and throws.
What should my athlete wear to practice?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
What is this new AAU Meets Cohort??
What is this new AAU Meets Cohort??
New for 2026 for WCTC is the "AAU Meets Cohort". This sub group of WCTC will have an additional practice day at Church Farm School in Exton. Tentatively Wednesdays. The "AAU Meets Cohort" is ONLY for folks trying to qualify (Top 16 from the MidAtlantic qualifying round then the Top 6 from the Region 2 qualifying round) for the AAU Jr Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa Aug 1 - 8.
Double check your Summer plans and please note that the meet runs during the weekdays, so it's not a quick weekend getaway.
We will make a best effort to accommodate relays if we have enough athletes in the "AAU Meets Cohort" in the same age.
The fee also includes entry into the first 2 rounds of the AAU Qualifier meets and the extra practice at Church Farm School
The fee is $375 for the whole Summer session
AAU Jr Olympics info link: https://www.aausports.org/junior-olympic-games/track-field-multi-events/
How do you qualify for the AAU Jr Olympics?
How do you qualify for the AAU Jr Olympics?
Place in the top 16 at the first AAU qualifying round - AAU MidAtlantic Qualifiers June 12 - 14 at Millersville University.
Place in the top 6 at the second AAU qualifying round - AAU Region 2 Qualifiers June 26 - 28 at Millersville University
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