Welcome !
Join us now, for the 2009 Track Season!
Who are we?
| The Kirkwood Kougars Track Club has programs for both track and field as well as cross country. Our club has been in existence for over 30 years. Our head coaches have been with Kirkwood Track Club for over 15 years, and each have coached multiple National Champions, with the support of our excellent assistant coaches. Our athletes typically range in age from seven to eighteen and in ability from beginners to National Champions. We compete in both the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the USA Track & Field (USATF) leagues giving our athletes multiple options to compete regionally and nationally. |  |
What do we do?
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Run, Jump and Throw! Our 2009 Track & Field Season begins the March 30 and runs through early August. Practices are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6:00 - 8:000 PM at MICDS Track. Our first meet of the season is Sunday April 19th. Our Cross Country program begins the Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend and runs through the beginning of December with the same practice schedule but at Kirkwood Park. In addition, additional weekend runs are done at various parks. |
How do we do it?
The Kirkwood Track Club's mission statement is as follows:
The purpose of Kirkwood Track Club (KTC) is to provide organized training and teaching for competition in Track & Field, along with Cross Country. All athletes will be encouraged to grow mentally and physically, while being encouraged to do their best. Good sportsmanship will always be stressed. Respect for peers and coaches are considered paramount. In decisions of the club, the best interests of the athletes at large shall always come first.
To achieve these goals, we use the T.E.A.M. Together Policy as a roadmap. T.E.A.M. stands for Together Everyone Achieves More. It uses the following principles for a positive experience for athletes, parents and coaches alike:
- Athletes and Parents shall respect constituted authority. This requires conformity to coaching/board instruction, rules, AAU/USATF regulations and laws. Athletes are expected to be obedient and respectful with Coaches and Board Members at all times.
- Athletes and Parents shall conduct themselves in a manner which reflects concern for the rights and privileges of others and reflects favorably upon family, community and KKTC.
- Athletes and Parents are expected to demonstrate high personal standards of courtesy, decency, honesty and morality. Athletes and Parents shall refrain from the use of profane or improper language.
- Athletes and Parents are expected to demonstrate pride in every athlete’s achievements. This includes, but not limited to, cheering for fellow TEAM members during competition.
- Athletes are expected to perform at a level consistent with abilities through maximum daily effort.
- Athletes shall keep their hands, legs and feet to themselves at all times.
- Athletes shall leave all belongings of value at home, such as jewelry, radios, medals, etc., and are expected to respect other people’s property.
- Athletes shall set goals for themselves throughout the season, possess a positive attitude and have fun!!
Interested?
Click on the menu located at the top of the page to visit the Track and Field or Cross Country specific sections of our website. There you will find Registration forms, 2009 Meet Schedule and Results, Fees and Parent Information Handouts. If you would like to pay your registration fees online or make a donation, please use the Donate/Pay link. Even if you've never tried running before - we encourage you to come on out and give it a try!
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