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.
Spring Session will begin on March 23rd.
Feel free to register prior or
wait until after parent meeting on Thursday March 19th at 6pm at Southington HS (exact location tbd).
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
“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”
Jesse Owens
Join CT Storm - Registration Now Open foR SPRING '20
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Who can Join? - Anyone in 1st - 8th Grade for Spring Session. For summer session athletes can be entering 2nd - 12th Grade. Summer Session will begin after school is out of session
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We have opened the club up to younger athletes. They will train at the same time as the older athletes but in separate groups, however their sessions will only go from 5:30 - 6:30.
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Parents - we do need more help coaching. No experience necessary. The head coaches just need assistance implementing each day's practice. Email if interested in learning more. Coaches receive 50% discount for one of their athletes
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Once you sign up, be sure to add the Team Snap app to your phone. This is our primary way of communication.
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How much does it cost to join? Each session is $175 per athlete plus a uniform that you'll order through an outside vendor. We do have discounts for families that have more than one athlete on the team.
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We highly encourage athletes to participate in as many meets as possible. The meets require membership in the AAU and USATF. This process does take some time and doing at the last minute doesn't work. All athletes must register in both organizations as soon as they join CT Storm USATF is $20.00 and AAU is $14.00. See below for links to sign up for each of these. You'll need the name and club number for CT Storm.
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USATF = 05-0422
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AAU - WYC4W5
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USATF requires an age verification step immediately following becoming a member. Click here for info on how to send in birth certificates.
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.
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There will be a variety of meets to include All-Comer Meets, Invitationals, Dual Meets and USATF / AAU championships.
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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 compeeting.
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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.
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.