Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program

Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program Registration Price: $5 per child | $10 maximum per familyTime: 5:45 PM – 8:15 PM CDTRegistration Opens: April 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM CDTOpen to Ages: 3–18Place: 4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 All event calls and instructions will be announced over the speaker system Registration Information Limited to the first 300 participants who register onlineNo in-person registrationPlease register each child individuallyFamily cap ($10) automatically applies at checkoutSelect “Add New Registrant” → “Minor (Under 18)”Volunteer Registration Program Schedule (Wednesdays) June 3 – Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 6:00 PM | Start Time: 6:15 PMJune 10 – Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PMJune 17 – Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PMJune 24 – Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM Event Information & Age Groups Running Events: 50 yard Dash – Ages 3 & 4 (boys and girls are run separate / ages are run together)100m Dash – Ages 4 & 5 (boys and girls are run separate/ ages are run together)200m Dash – Ages 5+ (boys and girls alternate weeks / age groups are run separate) Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls 400m Run – Ages 6+ (boys and girls are run separate / age groups are run separate)800m Run – Ages 6+ (boys and girls run together each week / ages are run together)1 Mile Run – Ages 6+ (boys and girls together each week / ages are run together) Note: Each age group runs separately within each event except for the 800m and the 1 mile run. Bib Numbers All athletes in the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1 Mile will wear bib numbersVolunteers will help place bibs during check-inBibs are used to track results and ensure accurate ribbon placement Field Events (Best of 3 Attempts): Long Jump — Ages 4+ Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls Shot Put — Ages 5+ Week 1: Girls | Week 2: Boys | Week 3: Girls | Week 4: Boys Field events open after warm-ups and close when the 200m dash begins. Complete your attempts early in the evening if you are not running. Event Flow Order of Events: 50m → 100m → 800m → 200m → 400m → 1 MileWarm-ups: 6:00 PM (June 3), 5:50 PM (all other dates)Field events run alongside races but close before the 200mAthletes in the 200m and longer events report to the ribbon/results table. We will have ribbons ready 15 minutes after finishing the event. Results All results will be posted on the Columbia Track Club websiteA QR code will be available on-site for quick access to resultsNo paper results will be posted in the pavilion this yearPlease allow time after each event for results to be finalized and uploaded Awards 50m & 100m Dash: Ribbons given at the finish lineAll Other Events: Ribbons distributed 15 minutes after the conclusion of each event. For events that have more than one heat, we will have awards 15 minutes after the final heat of the event.Placement Ribbons: 1st–6th place per age groupRainbow Ribbon: For participants who do not place Age Groups for Ribbons: 3-4 (50m), 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14+ Program Rules Maximum of 3 events per participantBib numbers are required for all athletes competing in the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1 MileName tags are encouraged but not required this year Name tags are helpful for athletes in the 50m and 100m, but optionalBib numbers are not required if a participant is only competing in the 50m and/or 100 All participants must join warm-up sessionsTrack & field access limited to competitors and officials; spectators must remain in the stands except for the 50m and 100m. We will have a designated area for all parents / spectators near the finish of the 50m and the 100m.Parents may assist younger children in short sprint events if needed.No pets allowed Safety & Logistics First aid kits availableBathrooms will be openWater and cups provided (limited supply)Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own water bottles to stay hydratedVolunteers assist with bib placement and event flow Weather Policy Events will be canceled in the case of lightning or heavy rainUpdates will be posted on the Columbia Track Club Facebook page by 5:00 PMNo make-up dates Stay Connected Website: columbiatrackclub.comFacebook: Columbia Track Club Facebook page