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2024-2025 INDOOR SEASON
Victory Track and Field, along with our dedicated staff, are excited to announce our 2024-2025 Indoor Season. Victory Track and Field strives to be a fully funded nonprofit organization that advocates for the experience of track and field and eliminates the barriers for youth wishing to participate in track and field. Victory does this in the following ways: Promote team building by organizing team activities; foster positive relationships between athletes, coaches, families and staff; offset track and field expenses related to the competitive season through fundraising and sponsorships, and giving back. We are excited about the 2024-2025 indoor season and hope to see you there!
Indoor Season Meeting:
Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. via Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 248 512 1567
Password: 248 512 1567
For those who cannot attend, the slides, schedule and all other materials will be posted on our team app and available for download on the website after the meeting. I am expecting EVERYONE to attend, athletes and parents.
Indoor Season Dates
November 1, 2024 - March 10, 2025
The first meet is 12/15, so in an effort to prepare the athletes as much as possible, we have added a week to the season at no additional cost to you! All athletes should be in attendance beginning November 2nd.
Fees
Initially we estimated $900.00 for the season. After finalizing facilities and some other items, we are pleased to announce that fees have decreased to $650.00 if you want Victory to register your athlete for meets or $600.00 if you want to register your athlete for meets. We are also offering a 10% discount for families with multiple athletes. For families with multiple athletes, please select one of the two payment options for your second athlete. Your invoice for the second payment will reflect the discount.
What do Fees cover?
Fees and all donations, sponsor funds, and fundraising will go towards meet registrations, facility fees, coaches pay, team activities, extra uniforms (to borrow), overhead expenses and more. Note: The more we raise, the less we pay out of pocket.
Payment Options:
Pay in Full:
$600 without Meet Registrations
$650 with Meet Registrations
Two-Payments:
$300 without Meet Registrations
$325 with Meet Registrations
Payment Schedule
First Payment: Upon Registration
Second Payment: November 29, 2024
Prior to acceptance of registration, payment must be made.
Practice Locations:
U of M Field House
1800 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
White Bear Lake High School
5040 Bald Eagle Ave.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Strength and Conditioning Locations:
LA Fitness
6600 96th Lane No.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Health and Wellness Gym
2975 Brookdale Drive
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Mounds View High School
(Backup Location)
1900 Lake Valentine Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
How can I help?
Victory is currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:
Social Media Content / Videographer / Photographer
Coaches
Non-Profit/Fundraising
Community Outreach
If you or know anyone looking for an internship, volunteer hours, or interested in doing community outreach, please let us know. All positions are voluntary, however we will grant volunteer hours, internship credits etc. Please reach out if you would like more information, have an idea or connection! Registration is now open!
AAU Meet Qualification Procedure
Top 16 athletes in each event at state meet qualifies to regional meet.
All athletes who finish in the top 6 at Regional advance to National Junior Olympics.
Junior Olympics will involve competition against the top kids from all 50 states.
Athletes run in single age groups up to 15 years old then ages are combined (15-16 and 17-18).
USATF Meet Qualification Procedure
Top 8 athletes in each event at state meet qualifies to regional meet.
Top 5 finishers will have the opportunity to advance to USATF National Junior Olympics
Athletes participate in double age groups starting with 8 & under after that they are grouped in 2 ages (ex. 9 & 10yrs)
Relays- Relays must be formed within the age group. There is no “grabbing” younger age athletes to fill out older relay. Example: must have four 13-14 year old's of same gender to compete in relay.
Insurance
All Team AAU and USATF registered athlete receive Participant Accident coverage and Liability coverage through the AAU and USATF during practices and sanctioned meets. This coverage does require a deductible to be paid by the parent or guardian per occurrence. (For more detailed information on coverage check the following websites www.aausports.org and www.usatf.org).
Drug and Alcohol Policy
The use of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate and permanent dismissal from Victory Track and Field Club
Expectations of Families
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Deliver your athlete to practices and meets on time.
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To lead or be involved in 1 or more fundraising event.
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Respect and support the coaching staff.
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Communicate with Coach Teah and/or admin staff if your athlete is planning on participating in meets locally, regionally, and nationally
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Provide your athlete with nutritious meals the day before and day of track meets/practices. Encourage proper sleeping habits
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Pay fees in a timely manner.
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Families who are disrespectful to coaches, staff or other families – athletes will be subject to dismissal from team (No fees will be refunded)
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Coaches/Athletes and families collectively will help pick events
Expectations of Athletes
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Athletes are expected to Respect
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Themselves
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Teammates
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Coaches/Team Personnel
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Community and Facilities
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Their Family
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Their Faith
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All athletes are expected to attend practices and give 110% effort consistently. Work to get better everyday.
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Any athlete that is disruptive at practice and/or is causing others to lose the quality of their workout may be excused from practice that day.
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Athletes representing Victory Track and Field Club will be expected to compete wearing our uniform.
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Athletes will be expected to help support Victory TFC teammates in other age groups and events.
REGISTRATION – STEPS
Step One- Go to USATFMN and register for an individual membership (you can choose the length of membership you wish). Please select Club Affiliation to be Club # USATF(30-0465) Victory Track and Field. First time registrants will be asked to submit a copy of Birth Certificate to the USATF MN office. please register for the AAU individual membership and use AAU Club Code: (W3BWW8) for Victory Track and Field Club.
step 1. play.aausports.org
step 2. Join AAU
Step Two-Complete Form and submit fee via Square online credit card or ACH or Cash or Checks to John Teah (checks made out to Victory TFC) and mail to : Victory TFC John Teah 1900 Lake Valentine Road Arden Hills, MN 55112
Club Fees include the following:
**Club Membership
**Facility Rentals
**Equipment
**Coaches Fees
**Meet Registration Fees
**Team Activities
Club Fees does not include the following:
**Team Uniform
**Travel costs to regional, national meets
**Additional training (preseason)
**Training Shoes/Track Spikes
**AAU Membership
**USATF Membership
Team Uniforms and Apparel
Click Here to Order Uniforms