Tri-City Thunder

Looking to join us out on the track? Here is what to expect for the 2024 T&F season! For a description of each program and cost information, please see below.

Intro to Track Program:

An introduction to track and field for athletes born 2016-2018 (5-8 years old)  Developmentally age appropriate light conditioning and exposure to all aspects of Track and Field.  Athletes will train one night per week for 45 – 60 min. Athletes will be taught the basic fundamentals of sprints, shot put, long jump, and turbo javelin.  Athletes will learn track etiquette and be exposed to agility and speed work through the use of developmentally appropriate games.  Athletes will have the opportunity to attend low pressure All Comers Meets to experience a traditional track meet setting all via local events.  (Additional fees for All Comers Meets per event will be required.) Intro to Track starts on Monday April 15, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and will run every Monday for 6 weeks. All practices are at the Southridge High School Track in Kennewick, WA.

Cost:

 A USATF Membership is REQUIRED to join the Tri-City Thunder and can be obtained at www.USATF.org. Yearly memberships for youth are available for $25 per calendar year.

Club fee: $90 per athlete. (Financial options are available for those who qualify. Please visit this link for more information.)

Competitive Track Program:

Tri-City Thunder Competitive Track program is open to athletes born BEFORE January 1, 2018. 

This program is intended for athletes who want to develop their track and field skills. For our younger/newer club members, please do not allow the name to intimidate you; "Competitive Team" is simply the name we chose for any athlete above the age of 8 years old. Athletes will train with others in their ability and age group and will receive coaching from the area’s top track and field coaches. 

Practices are held at the Southridge High School track 6:30-8 p.m. Monday – Thursday; however, you are not required to attend all of them and your child will attend practices based on the events they choose to participate in.  Our practices are structured in order to better accommodate coaches and athletes who choose to participate in multiple events.  These athletes are strongly encouraged to attend Junior Olympics, although not required.  

Adult Thunder memberships are available and we strongly encourage the participation of adult members.  Adult members who wish to run with and assist training of youth athletes should contact us PRIOR to registering. 

Athletes born AFTER December 31, 2017  are required to register for the Intro to Track program.   Competitive Track practice will start Monday, April 15 and run through early July for athletes who qualify for the USATF Region 13 JO Championships. All practices are at the Southridge High School Track in Kennewick, WA. Unless athletes qualify for USATF Regionals, their season will end in June.

Competitive Team Costs:

- A current USATF Membership is REQUIRED to join the Tri-City Thunder and can be obtained at www.USATF.org. Yearly memberships for youth are available for $25 per calendar year.

- Club fee of $120 per athlete with discounts for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th family members registering.

- $40 volunteer fee per family. (Volunteer fee is refundable if certain conditions are met and refund is requested in writing when conditions are met.)

- Uniform $35 for top (Required) $25 for bottom (Optional, unless on a relay team. USATF guidelines state all relay team members must match.)

 Financial options are available for those who qualify. Please visit this link for more information.

Tri-City Thunder also offers a track and cross country season for ages 8-18.  The season typically runs from mid September through November.  Athletes who qualify for Nationals will continue to train through mid December.

Tri-City Thunder is a USA Track and Field Club focused on providing opportunities for athletes of all ages to experience the sport of track and field while creating lasting friendships and developing leadership skills.

Tri-City Thunder promotes the development of good work ethic through structured team practices. Athletes are encouraged to focus on their development and strive to achieve personal bests.

High school age athletes are asked to serve as mentors for the younger athletes. In this capacity, the mentors lead post-workout activities, present athlete suggestions to the general meetings, assist younger athletes at meets, and support club fundraising activities.