Track and Field

Youth Outdoor Track and Field Program

Our training program is limited in size due to coaching availability, however, we try to accommodate as many children as possible.

PROGRAM CAPPED:

(First come, first serve - In-town residents are given priority)

Must be age 7 to 15 to register

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Berkeley Heights PAL Running Program offers high-quality training and introduces a competitive program designed to develop confidence, technique, racing skills and fitness. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 (15 if in 8th grade) will be coached by a USATF certified Coach. All children will be eligible to participate in USATF & potential AAU sponsored events as well. Training emphasis will include – Speed, Strength, Endurance, Running Mechanics, Flexibility, & Agility. Training groups are set based on ability after evaluation. Each gender competes in their age groups according to USATF and AAU guidelines.

FEES:

$300.00 BERKELEY HEIGHTS and MOUNTAINSIDE Residents

$340.00 OUT-OF-TOWN Residents

TWO(2) REGISTRATION STEPS

STEP #1: Register with the Berkeley Heights PAL www.bhpal.org

STEP #2 (Required): USATF - Online Membership Registration - Application Annual Membership (Membership runs January to December) . Attach Birth Certificate on USATF Web athlete Profile. CLUB NUMBER: 07-1089 WolfPack Track Club.

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UNIFORMS: A link to the WolfPack team store will be sent via e-mail to all registrants. Uniform orders for purchase will be online: singlet/shorts are required and warm-ups are optional.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: All boys and girls will need a good pair of running shoes, water bottles, warm-ups, windbreaker, dri-fit shirts and shorts hats and gloves. Racing spike shoes are optional for meets only but not required. Please have a backpack to keep personal items contained.

QUESTIONS: Contact Dawn Bernstein at dbernstein@bhpal.org

Are there requirements to join?

A positive attitude and willingness to participate is required at all times.

Are spikes required?

Spikes recommended when racing in meets but not required.

How do I register?

Creating an account on our PAL website is the first step. Once you have your account you will receive up to date information on how and when to register. Information for spring registration is usually sent in February; and in early August for Cross Country.