Now in our 12th year, the Tri-State
Athletic Club is a USA Track & Field-member (USATF), volunteer, youth track
& field/cross country club open to anyone ages 6 & up regardless of
experience and/or ability. Our mission is to help grow the sport of track &
field/cross country by providing quality instruction and competitive
opportunities in a challenging, but fun, environment. Our athletes have enjoyed
success as Association and Regional champions, and medalists at both the USATF
Youth Outdoor Championships and USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field
Championships. And in 2013 we produced our first NATIONAL CHAMPION!
Registration
and practice for the Spring/Summer season will begin Monday, April 11th.
During this season, we will practice Monday through Thursday, beginning as
close to 5:30pm as possible and are usually finished around 7:00pm. the first several weeks, we will meet at Ritter Park near
the playground and shelter area. Practices are not mandatory because we
recognize that parents have their own obligations and our athletes frequently
participate in multiple sports and activities. Practices are always intended to
be efficient with emphasis on the development of proper technique,
conditioning, strength, and race preparation.
As part of our commitment to keep opportunities
accessible to everyone, our memberships are $100.00 per family member. An
athlete’s membership is for good for one year from the season (cross county,
indoor track, or outdoor) during which they join to allow families to do as
much as they would like with us during that period. Memberships cover their
USATF memberships and uniforms (theirs to keep) with all remaining funds going
towards meet entry fees and club expenses.
We believe strongly that the point
of athletics is to help build the total person. In striving and pushing for
success for our athletes on the track, and in the field, we also work at teaching
and equipping them for the challenges of life.
If you have any questions, please
contact Coach Jason Lea at 304-617-3044 or coach.lea@tristateac.org. You can
also find us on Facebook by searching for Tri-State Athletic Club