Welcome to the Kirkwood Kougars

Who are we?

The Kirkwood Kougars are located in Kirkwood, Missouri. We have programs for both track and field as well as cross country. Our club has been in existence for over 30 years. Our athletes range in age from seven to eighteen and in abilities from beginners to tops in the nation. We compete in both the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the USA Track & Field (USATF) leauges.

What do we do?

Run!! Track and Field starts the first week of April and runs through the end of August. Practices are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Kirkwood High School track. Meets are on Saturdays and Sundays. Cross Country starts the week after Labor Day Weekend and runs through the beginning of December. Cross Country practice also runs from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Kirkwood Park with meets on the weekends as well.

How do we do it?

The Kirkwood Kougars mission statement is as follows:

The purpose of the 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 encouraged to do the best they can. 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 vist the Track and Field (currently Home) or Cross Country specific sections of our website. Here you will find sign up forms, meet information and items specific to that particular aspect of the club. You can also email us by clicking on the "Contact Us" link. If you're not sure, come on out and give it a try!