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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.

2021 Season Update: We are on for 2021!!!

Spring Season

Spring Season has ended (June 16th).

Practices will be 5:30-7:00pm Monday and Wednesday at Derynoski Elementary.

This year we are opening up the Club to 2nd - 4th Graders who will train in a separate group from 5:30-6:30 pm.

Summer Season

We are now in our Summer Reason - Registration is still open!

Cost is $200 and includes certain meets paid for via the club.

The Summer Season will begin on June 21st and end August 26th.

Practices will be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Southington High School.

For summer session, athletes can be entering 2nd - 12th Grade.

2nd-4th graders 5:30-6:30 and 5th-12th graders 5:30-7:00

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Join CT Storm - Registration Now Open foR SUMMER '21

Who can Join? - Anyone in 2nd - 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
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.
Parents - We have quite a few board openings to assist in day to day planning. As well, we could use a bit more help coaching. No experience necessary. The head coaches just need assistance implementing each day's practice. Email coachdashxctrack@gmail.com if interested in learning more. Coaches receive 50% discount for one of their athletes
How much does it cost to join? Each session is $200 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. We are waiting to see about competitions before we send out store info.
We highly encourage athletes to participate in as many meets as possible. Certain meets require membership in the AAU and USATF. We will indicate when a membership is required. 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.
- USATF = 05-0422
- AAU - WYC4W5
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

General Attendance Policy - Athletes are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible. However, there is no attendance policy. We understand that youth are engaged in many activities. This sport, though, does require repetition and practice to make improvements.

Spring Practices

Practices begin Late March on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7pm for 5th - 8th grade and 5:30 - 6:30 pm for 2nd - 4th.
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

Summer practices take place at Southington High School track
Summer practices will begin June 21st and end August 26th on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Practices will be from 5:30 - 7:00 (5:30 - 6:30 for 2nd - 4th) pm but may need to adjust to other activities on the track.

Gear and Uniforms

Athletes should come dressed appropriately for the weather. There is no practice uniform.
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.
All athletes must purchase a competition uniform. For athletes that need a uniform, we will open up a store in the near future.

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

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.
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.
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.
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:

coachdashxctrack@gmail.com

Coaches

All coaches on CT Storm have had background screenings conducted through USA Track and Field. As well, they are all Safe Sport Qualified.
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.
We try and keep our coach to athlete ratio each practice at 1:10.