The WYTC is a USA Track and Field affiliated youth running
club. USATF is the organization which ultimately trains and sponsors the US
National and Olympic Track and Field Teams.
The main goal is to provide an opportunity for young athletes (ages 6-18)
to be exposed to an organized running program and given an opportunity to train
and compete with other athletes of similar ages and abilities in a supportive,
fun environment.
Our club operates under the supervision of USATF certified
coaches and under the training and competition guidelines of USATF. We, however
receive no external funding or support of any kind. We are entirely
self-supporting and volunteer operated. Whether your athlete is highly
competitive with his or her sights on a national title or just out to stay in
shape, we have a place for anyone who truly wants to run.
Club
Philosophy
First and foremost, we place the emotional and physical well
being of the athletes ahead of all other considerations. We are here to help
the individual athlete enjoy our sport rather than simply promote the club. We
want a fun and enjoyable experience for all our kids, no matter what level they
achieve. We encourage athletes to set goals for themselves so they can
experience success when they achieve those goals. And, we challenge them to be
their best. But we let the athletes participate at the level they choose. We
don't push them beyond where they are ready to perform. When they want to work
hard, we are ready to work with them.
Club
Goals and Mission
The objectives of the Track Club of Woodstock are to
encourage and help young people develop:
• Physically by learning skills related to the sport of
cross country running and track and field; improving their physical
conditioning and developing good training and health habits.
• Emotionally by building their
feelings of self-esteem by recognizing their individual achievements.
• Socially by having fun, forming bonds of friendship,
and learning good sportsmanship.