Perry Hall Gators Youth Track

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Welcome to Perry Hall Youth Track, a Recreational and Athletic Development program for athletes new to Track and Field. The program is approved and insured through Perry Hall Recreation & Parks Council and United States of America Track and Field (USATF).  All athletes between the ages of 4-10 (* Fall 2024 Cross Country youngest birth year 2018 and oldest 2012. For Indoor Track and Spring Track 2024/25 youngest birth year 2020 and oldest birth year 2015) are welcome to join and no cuts will ever be made or considered unless there are severe medical, physical, or behavioral factors that impede our ability to coach the athlete.

We are dedicated to giving youth athletes the very best history, training and well-rounded experience in the sport of track and field. We will focus on all athletes participating in a minimum of three event disciplines. All athletes will be required to learn how to walk/run, jump and throw. 

All coaches and official volunteers will be required to have the following minimum requirements: USATF background clearance, safe sport certification and CPR & First Aid certification.

Perry Hall Youth Track will also be hosting four in-house track and field meets every summer that will be officially loaded on athletic.net for searchable true result times and to establish club records.

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Perry Hall Youth Track

perryhallyouthtrack@gmail.com

(443) 406-6006

Facebook @perryhallyouthtrack

Instagram @perryhallyouthtrack

Mission

 The Mission of Perry Hall Youth Track (PHYT) is to provide a FUN, SAFE, and SUPPORTIVE cross country and  track & field program for all athletes. Regardless of ability, all track and field athletes will learn and participate in a minimum of one event discipline (walk/run, throw, jump). For cross country, all athletes must be able to complete the event distance for their age group. All athletes between the ages of 4-12 are welcome to join and no cuts will ever be made or considered unless there are severe medical, physical, or behavioral factors that impede our ability to coach the athlete. Our training development program builds throughout the season. We will learn the history, train hard, and have fun. All coaches will focus on the well-being of each athlete in achieving their own personal goals. Perry Hall Youth track will pride ourselves on the following principles:  Teamwork, Effort, Goals, Attitude, Training, Determination, Commitment and Glory!

Code of Conduct

Every member of The Perry Hall Youth Track Program has a duty to represent himself/herself, the team and the program in the best manner possible. This applies to your behavior both in school and out of school. You are expected to avoid situations where you might be accused of wrong-doing. Being in the “wrong place at the wrong time” is not an excuse if you chose to be there in the first place. 

The following violations may also result in suspension or dismissal from The Perry Hall Youth Track Program: 

1. Using illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco at any time. 2. Allowing yourself to be in a situation, in school or away from school, where you are accused of/arrested for an illegal activity. 3. Missing practice (unless excused by the Coach).4. Poor sportsmanship 6. Harassment (verbal/physical/sexual/etc…) of another scholar or team member. 7. Any act (either in school or away from school) which in the opinion of the coaching staff, reflects in a negative manner on the Perry Hall Youth Track Athletic Program. 8. Electronic communication (text, Facebook, IG, Twitter, etc…) should be positive and should never negatively reflect on other teammates or coaching staff. If it is not positive don’t post it.