We are kicking off the season with our first practice on April 11th at our normal location at the Riverside Track, located at the backside of Riverside Intermediate and Junior High School.
Our practice schedule will remain the same as in previous years:
Mondays: 6 - 7:30 pm
Thursdays: 6 - 7:30 pm
Saturdays: 10 - 11:30 am
** Our meets will take the place of Saturday practices once they kick off.
*** Each discipline will be releasing their athletes when they complete their workout. This could be as early as 15 minutes prior to the end of practice.
Athlete / Parent Expectations
Please ensure your athlete has proper running shoes for practices and meets. Basketball shoes / high tops make it difficult to run in and will not provide the proper support. Spikes can also be purchased for your athlete but will be completely optional.
As with Track and Field, our goal will be to instill an interest in running / competition. The first 2 - 3 weeks will be difficult for most of our runners as they are working toward getting into shape. Our ask is that you please emphasize effort to your athlete during this initial period and throughout the remainder of the season. We encourage parents to begin having their athletes do some light jogging / stretching a few times a week prior to the kick-off of our season to help ease them into the conditioning period.
Practices are not a drop-off situation. Parents are required to stay at the Riverside track until practice has ended. It is too big of a group with too many uncontrolled variables, like weather, for you to drop your child off.
Meet Expectations
As part of your athlete’s participation on the Fire, they’ll have the opportunity to participate in meets hosted by the IYTA (Indiana Youth Track Association) at no additional charge (included in your club fees). Optional meets hosted by USATF will be available although a registration fee will be required.