Summer Track Program General Information
Registration typically opens in late April or early May. Summer Season typically runs from June until late July. The Summer Program is open to BOTH Middle and High school athletes. (grades 6-12)
» Questions about Summer Track Program, contact Coach D Cummins 406-529-2013.
NEW THIS SUMMER – MWYTC is offering a well-rounded cross-country training program focusing on developing flexibility, coordination, strength, endurance and speed to prepare for a successful school fall sports season for the months of June and July 2026.
Summer Track Registration – (NOW OPEN)
The Summer Program is open to BOTH Middle and High school athletes in grades 6-12. (for upcoming 2026-27 school year)
SUMMER TRAINING FEE: $345
(Training fee includes: coaching, USATF Membership, training 4 days/week at Dornblaser Field, team hoodie, team singlet for competitions, registration fee for competitions.)
FOR MWYTC NEW MEMBERS: Send Registration Fee (if paying by Check), copy of Health Insurance Card and a copy of Birth Certificate.
Mail to: Mountain West Youth Track Club, PO BOX 2428, Missoula, MT 59806
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 29th, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: MWYTC Registration is NOT COMPLETE and the athlete CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL REGISTRATION FEE HAS BEEN PAID. Training Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE after June 5th, 2026.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay Training Fee via CHECK: Mountain West Youth Track Club, PO BOX 2428, Missoula, MT 59806
Pay Training Fee via PAYPAL: Pay Here (Options: PayPal, Venmo, Debit or CC)
Summer Practice Schedule
First day of practice is Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 – last day of practice July 16th, 2026
• Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 80m/100m/110m/200m/400m hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Javelin, Pole Vault (athletes must have their own poles or have permission to use poles from their high school)
• Multi-Events:
» Pentathlon: Girls and Boys 13-14: 100mH, Shot Put, High Jump, Long Jump, G 800m B 1500m
» Heptathlon: Girls 15-16/17-18: Day 1: 100mH, High Jump, Shot Put, Day 2: 200m, Long Jump, Javelin, 800m
Tentative Practice Schedules (subject to change)
Throwing Schedule
• Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday – Discus / Shot Put – Dornblaser Field 5-6p
• Thursday – Javelin – Dornblaser Field, 5-6p
This schedule may change due to group experience, numbers and safety.
Pole Vault Specialty Club – Dates and times to be determined. If you are interested in this added practice, click here for more information. If you have any questions about this practice or costs, please contact Coach Erica: 985-687-4354 or erica.fraley@icloud.com
All other practices times:
MONDAY – DORNBLASER STADIUM (UM)
5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. Sprint/Distance Running Practice
TUESDAY – DORNBLASER STADIUM (UM)
5:00p.m – 6:00p.m. Sprinters – Block Starts/Distance-Agility and Coordination
5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. Pole Vault/Hurdles/Jumps
WEDNESDAY – DORNBLASER STADIUM (UM)
5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. Sprint/Distance Running Practice
THURSDAY – DORNBLASER STADIUM (UM)
5:00p.m – 6:00p.m. Sprinters – Block Starts/Distance-Functional Strength
5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. Pole Vault/Hurdles/Jumps
Summer Competition Schedule
» USATF Montana Association Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships
June 19-21, 2026 – Butte, MT
(Coach D will register athletes for this competition.) You must be registered to compete in this meet to advance to the Region 11 Championships.
» FULL DETAILS and SCHEDULE | » Meet Sign Up Deadline is June 12th – 8pm
» USATF Junior Olympic Region 11 Championships
July 8-12, 2026 – Pocatello, ID
Must register for the Montana Association Championships to participate in the Region 11 Championships. Athletes who place Top 5, will qualify for the National Championships.
» Meet Information Here | » Meet Sign Up Deadline is July 1st – 8pm
» USATF Junior Olympic National Championships
July 27-August 2, 2026 – Cerritos College – Norwalk, CA
» Meet Information Here
Athletes can only compete – choose – events they placed within Top 5 at Regionals Championships for individual events and Top 2 for multi events.
(Self funded trip.)
Communications:
All communication is handled by phone (call or text) Coach D 406.529.2013, via Remind, e-mail or our Facebook page: @Mountain West Youth Track Club.
Please download the Remind app to get up to date communications.
REMIND APP Please ask to join a class:
• For Summer Program:
Parents – @mwtcpa
Athletes – @mwtca
Throws – @mwtct
If a practice is canceled, Coach D will typically post a communication by 3pm.
MWYTC Team Apparel Store Open 24/7/365
There are 100’s of new items! This store will remain open year-round. MWYTC receives 10% from sales so please consider purchasing as a donation to the team. Orders arrive in roughly 7-8 days shipped directly to you. Tracking link for items will be in the order confirmation email. Thank you for supporting youth athletics!
Store password is “track” all lower case.
Optional: Summer Program Injury Prevention & Treatment:
If anyone is interested or needs treatment during the summer session, please contact Dr Amy directly.
Questions about Treatment: Dr Amy Berglund, Tel: 406-777-1048 or Email: acfchiro (at) gmail (dot) com