Come Train with Us
Welcome to the CT STORM
CT Storm is a youth track and field club focused on teaching the basics of the sport and individual growth in a fun and positive environment. All athletes are introduced to running, jumping and throwing. We compete regionally in USA Track & Field and AAU meets.
Season Update:
We are hoping that we will be able to have our next season in March of 2021. Please check back here in February for updates on the season. Please don't register until you see an update where we have green light for the season.
Practices will be 5:30- 7pm
Monday and Wednesday at Derynoski Elementary. This year we are opening up the Club to 1st - 4th Graders who will train
in a separate group from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Click Here to Register
Things to Know
Events We Coach
Running - Sprints, Mid Distance and Long Distance
Hurdling
Throws - Shot Put, Discus, Javelin (Turbo for some)
Jumping - Long, Triple and High
Practices - General Info
Spring Practices
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Practices begin Late March on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7pm for 5th - 8th grade and 5:30 - 6:30 pm for 1st - 4th.
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They will be held at either Derynoski Elementary or Southington High Track. We will shift to the high school on nights that the track becomes available.
Summer Practices
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Summer practices take place at Southington High School track
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Summer practices will begin after school lets out and end prior to the school year. Specific timeline will be passed out as season starts. Practices will typically be from 5:30 - 7:00 pm but may need to adjust to other activities on the track.
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Specific practice times are published via Team Snap App once you join the Club.
Gear and Uniforms
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Athletes should come dressed appropriately for the weather. There is no practice uniform.
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Athletes should have good running shoes (not basketball shoes etc). It is highly recommended that you go to a specialty running store and get fitted for a shoe.
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All athletes must purchase a competition uniform. For new athletes - when you register you will pay for your uniform and select your sizes.
Get Involved
We ask that all parents take on some activities to help with the club. From end of year events, help with practices, serving on the Club Board or even coaching. If you are interested in coaching, you do not need a background in the sport. We will set you up for success to get started as a coach. Board members and coaches receive a discount on membership. Email Coach Dash to learn more.
Competitions
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We encourage athletes to participate in scheduled meets, but we do not make them mandatory. We ask that all athletes, including elementary school age athletes compete in at least two meets of their choosing.
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There will be a variety of meets to include All-Comer Meets, Invitationals, Dual Meets and USATF / AAU championships. The exact schedule for these meets will be distributed just prior to the first practice session via our Team Snap App. Normally the meets are on Sundays, but there are a few weekday meets.
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The Championship season will be in early June. In most cases, only those participating in the Spring Session will be able to enter those meets. All AAU and USATF meets require a membership with those organizations which must be signed up as a condition of being a member of the team regardless if you plan on competing.
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Meet registration will be passed out to parents a week prior to meets. Each meet has a slightly different registration, as well as payment process. This year we'll be using Team Snap for online and simpler payments.
Contact Us
Address:
Southington, CT, USA
Email:
Coaches
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All coaches on CT Storm have had background screenings conducted through USA Track and Field. As well, they are all Safe Sport Qualified.
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Our primary coaches are made up parents, local middle and high school coaches as well as high school seniors and college athletes that are still competing.
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We try and keep our coach to athlete ratio each practice at 1:10.