Question 1

Do you only offer leagues?

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Oh No! We offer all kinds of programs for youth and even some adult athletes!   Camps We offer camps to improve individual event skills with one on one and small group coaching. Our drills and exercises are guaranteed to improve the physical performance factors allowing each individual athlete to run up to 20% faster!  Check out our camp page here!   Checkout our Open Events We also offer open division events that allow you to register for just a single event as an unattached athlete or as a member of a youth club team.   Check our our upcoming open division events here!   Special Events The inaugural 2022 Texas Indoor Track & Field Relays is an exciting track and field festival featuring high school teams and athletes from around the country. Get noticed by over 200 collegiate coaches and scouts. And don't miss out on a chance to be awarded a SHARE OF OVER $50,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS!  Check out more about the event here!
  Athlete may also compete in our "40 Yard Dash Challenge."  open to Football, Baseball, Soccer, Track Athletes, etc! No matter your sport you play, come out and prove you are the fastest in the race to the 40! Are you the fastest?  Check out more about this special event here!

Question 2

What do your leagues offer?

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Our leagues are designed to inspire athletes with opportunity have fun in the sport without spending all day at the track!    Discover more about our leagues here!

Question 3

What are your league dates?

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Our next two seasons are:   The Fall 2022 Indoor Track and Field Season: September 9, 2022 - November 13, 2022!  and  The Winter 2022 Indoor Season:  November 26, 2022 - February 13, 2023  Check out our list of our invitational league events here!

Question 4

What are your league registration due dates?

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Registration Due Dates  Fall Indoor Season Early Bird Registration: April 1, 2022  - May 31, 2022  Open Registration: June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022   Winter Indoor Season Early Bird Registration:  August 1, 2022 - September 15, 2022 Open Registration:  September 16, 2022 - October 31, 2022  Our Open Division offers meets with varying registration dates. Find more information about our Open division meets by clicking here!

Question 5

What is your Refund Policy?

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To withdraw from any season of The Indoor Track and Field League you must contact us by email (run@theindoortrack.org) no later than 30 days prior to the start of the season for which you have registered. An 85% refund of the paid registration fee will be given until that date. After the above date listed, refunds will not be available. In the event a meet is cancelled or rescheduled due to weather, fire marshal, or other government agency, all paid registrants will receive a credit for the next event or full refund.

Question 6

What's the 40 Yard Dash Event?

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Athletes will race against each other in heats of ten to twenty athletes at a time. The heats will be mixed with boys and girls racing against each other.   Scoring and placing will be separated by gender. Football, Baseball, Soccer, Track Athletes! No matter your sport come out and prove you are the fastest!   Open to Athletes between 7th - 12th grade.   Are you the fastest on the field? 
 Check out our page about the event here!   Prove you're the fastest. Sign up now!

Question 7

What's The Texas Indoor Track & Field Relays Event?

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The inaugural 2022 Texas Indoor Track & Field Relays is an exciting track and field festival featuring high school teams and athletes from around the country.   Showcase your individual athlete's performances and compete for the team title in this one of a kind track and field event in Allen, Texas.   Get noticed by over 100 collegiate coaches and scouts we have invited to attend to discover some of the states hidden talent in in track and field! Then ring in the new year with our New Year's Rockin' Eve Party for Athletes! ​ Athletes will compete in two divisions (Invitational and Open) over five (5) days with boys and girls athletes of all levels invited from the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, Florida, New York, Georgia and many others.  The best part about the event?  OVER $50,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS!  Check out our page about the event here!   Sign up today! Our spots are limited!

Question 8

I don't want to be at the track all day. What is the meet schedule?

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Our intention is to improve the experience for athletes and spectators who love track and field!   While competitions are held in the temporary venue, athletes will compete as follows:  Younger athletes (12 and under) will compete in the mornings, Older athletes (13 and up) will compete in the afternoons/evenings.   This allows for events to flow more smoothly and quickly, as well as allowing athletes to know approximately what time each of their events will take place.  Division Schedules Athletes in the Open Division will compete on even number weekends of the 10-week season.  Invitational Division athletes will compete on the even numbered weekends.  By only allowing athletes to compete every other week, the opportunity exists for athletes to recover from each meet, work on areas in which they are able to improve, and stay healthy.   With this breakdown, traffic flow both in and out of the facilities will be easier maintained as well. And parents/families will NOT have to spend 12 hours per day at a track meet.   MEET SCHEDULE EXAMPLE (See Below)  The mile has the largest potential athlete pool. By having the mile event all 3 days of the meet and breaking down each meet as previously mentioned, the mile event will be broken down into 12 separate groups. That cuts down the time it takes for this event from 12 hours into 12, 1 hour groupings.   Morning Group: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Afternoon Group: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Question 9

How will athletes warm up and checkin for their event?

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COMPETITION WARM-UP AND ATHLETE CHECK-IN: Running Events: Report to the Clerk ready to run when your event is called.  Field Events: Athletes must check-in at the clerking area. Flights will be escorted to the event site on the following schedule: Shot Put, Long Jump and Triple Jump competitors will be allowed at the competition area or pit thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of competition. The final fifteen (15) minutes will be reserved for competition in the next flight. The remaining flights’ competitors will return to the warm-up area. A report call for the next flight will be given at the conclusion of the first round of the flight in progress. At the conclusion of the second round of the flight in progress, competitors of the next flight will be escorted to the competition venue.   High Jump competitors will be allowed at the competition pit thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of competition.   Pole Vault competitors will be allowed at the competition pit sixty (60) minutes prior to the start of competition.   See schedule on our website 7 days before the meet for your specific heat or flight times.

Question 10

What spikes can I use?

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ATHLETES MUST COMPLY BY WEARING THE PROPER SPIKES OR BE DISQUALIFIED    The only spike allowed for The Indoor Track  facilities is the ¼” pyramid spike. The 7mm spike is NOT ALLOWED. This spike measures longer than the ¼” Pyramid Spike. NO NEEDLE SPIKES OR CHRISTMAS TREE SPIKES ALLOWED. No permanent spike shoes allowed. Shoes will be checked at last call in the Clerk Area and prior to getting on the track.     Approved spikes are for sale at the check-in station.

Question 11

How does parking at your events work?

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Team Van and Bus: Drop-off will be at the north west entrance. Team buses will park on the southeast end of the parking lot.  Spectator: Parking is available in the lot on the east side of the building for $5.  Shuttles: Shuttles will be provided from select hotels within a 45 minutes radius.

Question 12

Are dressing and shower rooms available in the facility?

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Yes. In the Fall, we will operate in a temporary venue. Restrooms and limited showers will be available on site! All locks must be removed daily.

Question 13

What are your covid-19 protocols?

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Let's face it...covid 19 is here to stay in some way shape or form.  If you are sick with the flu, covid, or any other illness that spreads. Just use common sense and courtesy.   You wouldn't want us to come into your house to get you sick, just ask that you respect other athletes (no matter how serious you might believe any illness is to you.  Let's bring back respect for others and common courtesy.   In addition, meet and facility management will follow CDC, State and County guidelines for hosting this meet. If required, the most up-to-date face mask and/or social distancing requirements will be followed.   In addition, hand sanitation stations are located throughout the facility along with advanced air flow and circulation to keep the air fresh.

Question 14

Will there be medical staff or athletic trainers available?

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YES!    EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 	Emergency Medical Services are provided on site.

Question 15

Will the facility be available for practices?

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PRACTICES AVAILABILITY:  During the week, the facility is open for “in house” club team practices from 3:00pm to 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday.  Open Track and private lessons are available from 6am to 9am and 7pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday.    Our “in house” coaches are available to assist and provide support during Open Track time. All athletes must pay attention to their surroundings during open track and must be respectful of others on the track.   Be courteous!   If someone accidentally gets in your way while running on the track during Open Track please be kind. They did not do it on purpose.      The facility is closed for elite team practices from 9am to 12 pm Monday through Friday.

Question 16

How to Register as an Individual Unattached Athlete?

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Individual Unattached Athletes may enter 3 Individual events, relays, or a combination of both during any single meet.      Step 1: An Individual athlete with no team affiliation creates a FREE account (Parent account required for athletes under 18)  Step 2: Parent registers Unattached Athlete for the league and selects two events for the first meet.  Step 3: Parent/Athlete completes registration and receive confirmation for the league registration as an Unattached Athlete.   Each Open Division Athlete registering for a full season may compete in two (2) individual and one relay track or field event each meet (a maximum of 15 events per season.  Check out our list of open division events here!

Question 17

How can I form a team as an Unattached Athlete(s)?

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​Step 1: An Unattached Athlete Registers as a Team Captain (Parent) and creates a team to participate in our indoor league.  Step 2:  During registration, the Team Captain (Parent) chooses to create a team and enters the team name.  Step 3: Upon completion of team creating and registration, the team captain/coach invites other athletes to register to compete on the captain/parent's team in the league via email.  Step 4: Individual athletes create a free account and register for the season as a member of the team captain/parent's newly formed team.    Each Team Athlete registering for a full season may compete in two (2) individual and one (1) relay track or field events each meet     Check out our list of open division events here!

Question 18

How can I create an unattached relay team?

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Step 1: A single or a group of Individual Unattached Athlete(s) desire to compete in relays only during the league  Step 2: One athlete's parent serves as the Team Captain and registers for a meet
 Step 3: One parent creates a FREE Family Account
 Step 4:  During registration, the parent chooses to create a team and enters the team name.
 Step 5:  After creating the team, the or parent emails invitations to up to three other athletes to register for the meet or league and join the the relay team.   Relays options Include:   4 x 200 4 x 400 4 x 800 4 x Long Lump 4 x Triple Jump 4 x High Jump 4 x Pole Vault 4 x Shot Put 4 x Weight Throw
   (The four times, heights or distances are combined to achieve the relay)
 
Unattached Relay Only Athletes registering to compete on two (2) Relay teams in each meet - a total of 10 relay events per league season​​
 
Unattached athletes may be added to a club team roster before Week 3.

Question 19

Do you offer any discounts?

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We offer a ten percent (10%) sibling discount. Coupon code: SibDisc2022   Athletes who register for at least 5 events at the time of checkout also receive a 10% discount of the total registration fee.

Question 20

Are there any event restrictions or limits for individual athletes?

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INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE WEEKLY EVENT RESTRICTIONS: No doubling in the 200M / 400M, choose one or the other.  No doubling in the 400M / 800M, choose one or the other No doubling in the 800M / 1 Mile, choose one or the other No doubling in the 1 Mile / 2 Mile, choose one or the other  By restricting these events and number of races an athlete may compete in, we expect to see athletes achieve their best performances and stay healthy.    Our track meet schedules are designed to promote breakthroughs in individual performances each week for the athlete in these events.  This allows each athlete to develop other aspects of the sport and try other events!

Question 21

How should every athlete, parent, and coach to behave?

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It's simple!   Behave like Jesus, your momma, your daughter, your wife, or boss is watching. That can be whoever you respect and wouldn't want them to see you being disrespectful. This is for the kids!   COMPETITION ETIQUETTE IS A MUST! Good sportsmanship, courteous and kind behavior is expected from each athlete and ALL PARENTS AND COACHES.    The management of The Indoor Track reserves the right to dismiss any athlete, parent, club, team, organization, or institution from the competition for disciplinary reasons and / or not following meet protocol  whether written, posted, or spoken.

Question 22

What ages of athletes are allowed to participate in leagues or compete at The Indoor Track?

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There are two (2) divisions of The Indoor Track and Field League:  The Open Division is open to 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U 10U, and 8U athletes (age 9 to 18) with at least 1 year of experience in their individual event. Athletes in our Open division already have a coach or compete on a club/high school team. r The Invitational Division is open 20U, 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U athletes (age 11 to 20) ranging from zero to any amount of experience in the sport.  This division is ideal for athletes who are new to the sport or still developing their track and field skills through elite or Olympic Development.

Question 23

How can I register my club or high school team?

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The rules vary depending upon your ISD. Because the UIL does not allow its coaches to "coach" athletes meets during the season, we will follow their guidelines for all UIL schools.  TAPPS, SPC, and other district may obtain a coaches pass and provide assistance to athletes in accordance with your ISD's rules and regulations.   If you are a high school coach, you may  elect coach your athletes in special meets designated as high school only like the Texas Indoor Track and Field Relays. If you would like your athletes to compete with assistance from our staff, contact us regarding support we offer unattached athletes to assist them in learning the rules of the sport.   Depending upon your ISD, any meet in which your athlete wears your school's uniform may count as an official meet for your school.   Outside of high school only meets, your athletes may create a free member account and register an individual meet.    As a coach, you may obtain a manager pass to provide "support" for any  athletes who are competing in our Open division. If you nominate athletes to participate in our Invitational Division, our coaches will communicate with you regarding the progress of any athlete who attends your school.

Question 24

Are you hiring?

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Yes! We would love to have you as part of our team!  Check out our career page here to put in your application!

Question 25

Which track and field events are available to choose from during your indoor leagues?

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Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in the following events during each indoor track and field season...   Track Events  60 Meter Dash 60 Meter Hurdles  200 Meter Dash (1 lap around the track) 400 Meter Dash (2 laps around the track) 600 Meter Dash (3 laps around the track) 800 Meter Dash (4 laps around the track) 1,000 Meter Run (5 Laps around the track)  1 Mile Run (just over 8 Laps around the track) 1500 Meter Run (7 3/4 laps around the track) 3,000 Meter Run (15 1/2 lap around the track) 3,200 Meter Run (16 laps around the track) 2 Mile Run (just over 16 laps around the track)  Relays 4 x 200 Meter Relay (Each athlete runs 1 lap around the track) 4 x 400 Meter Relay (Each athlete runs 2 laps around the track) 4 x 800 Meter Relay (Each athlete runs 4 laps around the track)  Field Events Shot Put (1 Shot Put Ring) Long Jump (2 Long/Triple Jump Pits) Triple Jump (2 Long Jump/Triple Jump Pits) High Jump (1 High Jump Pit) Pole Vault (2 Pole Vault Pits)

Question 26

What's the difference between your Invitational and Open Division Events?

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Invitational  For information about out Invitational division click here!  Open Division  Our Open division     Check out our list of open division events here!

Question 27

What if I just want to register for a single event?

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You can absolutely do that! We have open division events that allow you to register as an unattached athlete or as a member of a club team.  A facility membership badge is required for all participants.   Check out our list of open division events here!

Question 28

Where can I find heat sheets and results of the events?

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Each athlete or relay team will be emailed a specific time for the start of your event with a specific time to arrive at the facility. Your flight or heat will be listed along the the submitted performances of each athlete in your group.    In addition, heat and flight sheets will be posted on or website 7 days before the Meet start date.

Question 29

What bags can I bring in?

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The Indoor Track  has adopted a clear bag policy for all indoor and outdoor track and field meets. This policy will be strictly enforced for spectators and anyone entering through the front doors.     This policy WILL NOT apply to any credentialed person (coaches, staff, student-athletes, officials, etc.) entering the facility through the warm-up area.     All bags are subject to a search prior to entering the building, as well as once inside.

Question 30

Can I bring a personal chair?

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Yes!  Personal chairs will be allowed in designated areas.

Question 31

Are outside food and drinks permitted?

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Only clear liquids will be allowed in competition areas. No food of any kind will be allowed in competition areas.  This includes bars, fruits, snacks, etc. .  Concessions or food trucks will be available.

Question 32

Looking for a place to stay when coming to our events?

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We have some great hotels in the area! Check out the list below.  Allen, Texas  Frisco, Texas Plano, Texas McKinney, Texas

Question 33

What are the requirements for pole vault athletes?

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Pole-vaulters must complete the High School Pole Vault Certification Form prior to competing. Forms can be found at the clerk area and must be turned into the Head Pole Vault Official.   National Federation Track and Field Rules state that a competitor's weight shall be at or below the manufacturer’s pole rating. A competitor shall not use a variable weight pole, a pole that is improperly marked or a pole rated below his/her weight during warm-up or competition.

Question 34

Will meets offer hand or electronic timing and measurements?

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TIMING AND RESULTS: All meets will be timed by Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) systems.

Question 35

Will there be awards and scoring?

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SCORING AWARDS:  All Invitational Division meets will be scored for teams and individuals.  Events are scored based on the following scale:  10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1  Awards will be presented in both our Invitational and Open divisions.   In the Open Division, the  Top 10 Best Individual Performances will be scored in each event. Each individual will accumulate points for the season and awarded medals based upon total points.     In the Invitational Division, The Top 10 Most Improved Performances in each event are scored and awarded medals.    Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in each season.    Individuals will be awarded (Example: If an Athlete improves by 1 full second in their event and the next athlete only improves their performance by half a second. The most improved athlete claims 1st Place in the meet or the season.)   At the end of each season, the Top Eight points champions  in each division and individual event (with the highest grade point averages) will be awarded academic scholarships to be used at the college of their choice.

Question 36

Didn't see your question?

Accepted Answer

Contact us! We would love to answer any other questions you may have. You can contact us by phone at: 469-240-1951 or by email at: run@theindoortrack.com

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