Below are Questions that are asked frequently. If you have more to add please use the e-mail link at the bottom of any of the pages. SCTC tries to be as informative as possible but we still forget or overlook some things.
|
|
||
|
|
||
|
Below are Questions that are asked frequently. If you have more to add please use the e-mail link at the bottom of any of the pages. SCTC tries to be as informative as possible but we still forget or overlook some things. |
||
|
|
||
|
How old does my athlete have to be? Recommended ages to join the SCTC youth club are from 7 to 14 years. Younger than 7 will need a parent or sibling near by, older than 14 is great for those kids in home school. | |
|
|
||
|
How much does a SCTC membership cost? A membership can cost from $60 depending on what season(s) you want. See the Membership Forms page for a full description of each option. | |
|
|
||
|
|
How do I know what event my athlete should be competing in? This is should be discussed with the coach and the athlete together. Some athletes might want to compete in one event, the parents might want them to compete in another event, and the coach a third event. The athlete can compete in more than one event. The more important part is where they focus their training. | |
|
|
||
|
|
What kind of shoes should we get. Shoes are a personal item. Get what feels good. Fleet Feet in Aptos and many of the shoe stores around town (not the chain stores)will give you a discount if you mention you are a SCTC member. | |
|
|
||
|
|
Do we need to get spikes? Not Necessarily. In some events spikes will enhance an athletes performance. Check with the coach and see if spikes are needed. | |
|
|
||
|
|
What is USATF and why do I need it? USATF stands for USA Track and Field. It is the governing body of track and field here in the US. You only need this card if your athlete is competing in a meet that requires you to have one. The cost is $15.00 and you can get it on line. Most of the meets we will be going to will require that you have a USATF card. | |
|
|
||
|
|
What if we can't attend every practice? Attending practice is not a requirement. The more times a week you attend, the more coaching and training you will receive and thus, become a better athlete. If your athlete is on a team(4x400 or 4X100), then attending practice is more important to be able to work with your team mates and the coach. Attending the track meets is a requirement if you are on a team. (Do not sign up to compete at a track meet with a team if you cannot go) | |
|
|
||
|
|
What is a PR? A PR is a Personal Record. | |
|
|
||
|
|
What are all the track abbreviations? LJ is Long Jump, SP is Shot Put, TJ is Triple Jump, HJ is High Jump, PV is Pole Vault, D is Discus, four by one is Four by One hundred meter relay (4x100), four by four is Four by Four hundred meter relay (4x400). | |
|
|
||
|
|
What is a Bantam? A Bantam is a 9 or 10 year old age group (that is any athlete turning 9 or 10 before December 31st). A Sub-Bantam is 8 and under. Midgets are 11 and 12, Youth are 13 and 14, Intermediate is 15 and 16, Young Men and Young Women are 17 and 18. | |
|
|
||
|
|
Does my athlete have to compete? NO. Competitions are optional. The All Comers Meets are perfect for a first time competitor. | |
|
|
||
|
|
What is an "All Comers" meet? An "All Comers" track meets is a track meet that is more casual than most any other competition. Usually there is a small fee to race, but, everything is very casual. Anybody can race, you do not have to be a club member. Usually there is no registration and no medals. Times may not be as accurate as the larger competitions. | |
|
|
||
| |
||