Winter Program General Information
Registration typically opens in late October or early November. The Winter Program runs from late November/early December to late February. There is a Middle School Group (grades 6-8) and a High School Group (grades 9-12). Training locations, schedules, registration info, cancelation & refund info, payment info, parking instructions and injury treatment/prevention information listed below.
2025-26 WINTER SEASON REGISTRATION – COMING SOON!
Registration will be coming soon, please check back. If you have any questions contact Coach D.
REGISTRATION, CANCELATION, & REFUND POLICY
The registration fee for this season will include coaching, cost of facilities, team gear, USATF membership, and competition entry fees. Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. A partial refund due to unforeseen circumstances may be granted up to December 31st, 2025.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
• Training Only: $345
• Training & Competition: $345 (an additional travel fee (bus & hotel) to be paid at time of the meet registration, more info below in competition section)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay by Cash:
In-person to Coach D at practice
Mailing a Check to:
Mountain West Youth Track Club, PO BOX 2428, Missoula, MT 59806
or Pay via PayPal (this link is for paying fee only, not club member registration form)
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
» THROWS PROGRAM
Middle School and High School, Coach Oliver Grajeda (925) 784-8776
Location: UM Dome Campus Drive
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
Shot Put: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Discus: (off season training) 6:30 – 7:15 pm
» SPEED POWER / DISTANCE GROUPS – (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
• Monday:
Sprints UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm OR Distance 7:00 – 8:30 pm The Peak (Blue Mtn)
• Tuesday: (UM Dome All Groups)
Agility, Coordination, Technique 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Block Starts 6:00 – 7:30 pm
High Jump 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Hurdles 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Pole Vault 6:00 – 7:30 pm
• Wednesday:
Sprints UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm OR Distance 7:00 – 8:30 pm The Peak (Blue Mtn)
• Thursday:
Functional Strength 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Block Starts 6:00 – 7:30 pm
High Jump 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Hurdles 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Pole Vault 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Long Jump/Triple Jump 6:00 – 7:30 pm
» SPEED POWER / DISTANCE GROUPS – (HIGH SCHOOL)
Pole Vault Specialty Club: UM Dome 6:00 – 7:30 pm (Please contact Coach Fraley for more information at 985.687.4354 or Erica.fraley@icloud.com)
Speed Power/Distance Groups
• Monday:
Sprints UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm OR Distance 7:00 – 8:30 pm The Peak (Blue Mtn)
• Tuesday: (UM Dome All Groups)
Agility, Coordination, Technique 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Block Starts 6:00 – 7:30 pm
High Jump 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Hurdles 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Pole Vault 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Long/Triple Jump 6:00 – 7:30 pm
• Wednesday:
Sprints UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm OR Distance 7:00 – 8:30 pm The Peak (Blue Mtn)
• Thursday:
Functional Strength 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Block Starts 6:00 – 7:30 pm
High Jump 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Hurdles 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Pole Vault 6:00 – 7:30 pm
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
• Athletes who participate in at least 2 practices a week may compete in the following indoor meets: Please see more information below for self travel and team travel options.
Middle School has 2 Competition Options:
• Self Travel Bozeman, February 2, 2026
• Team Travel Option Spokane, February 20-22, 2026
High School has 5 Competition Options:
• Self Travel Spokane, January 9-10, 2026
• Team Travel Option Spokane, January 23-25, 2026
• Self Travel Bozeman, February 2, 2026
• Team Travel Option Spokane, February 20-22, 2026
• Self Travel Bozeman, March 7, 2026
SELF TRAVEL:
Mountain West Track Club will register athletes for the following competitions but does not provide accommodation/travel. If a coach is able to attend these competitions, they will meet athletes at the event.
• January 9-10, 2026 – Spokane WA – High School OLNY – 2026 Spokane High School Preview
Registration (coming soon) Deadline December 30, 2025
Meet Info: https://www.spokanesports.org/event/2026-spokane-high-school-preview
• February 2, 2026 – Bozeman MT – Middle School and High School – Bozeman All Comers
Registration (coming soon) Deadline January 26, 2026
Meet Info: https://www.bozemantrackclub.org/allcomers
• March 7, 2026 – Bozeman MT – High School ONLY – MSU High School Invitational
Registration (coming soon) Deadline February 25, 2026
Meet Info: coming soon
TEAM TRAVEL TRIPS:
Athletes have the option to travel with the team for the following competitions: (Team fee covers travel and accommodation)
• January 23-25, 2026 – Spokane WA – High School ONLY – Spokane High School Invitational
Registration: (coming soon) Deadline January 14, 2026
Meet Info: https://www.spokanesports.org/event/2026-spokane-high-school-invitational
• February 20-22, 2026 – Spokane WA – Middle School and High School – 2026 STCU West Coast Championships
Registration: (coming soon) Deadline February 11, 2026
Meet Info: https://www.spokanesports.org/event/2026-stcu-west-coast-high-school-championships
Winter Training Locations:
• Grizzly Indoor Practice Facility: (UM Dome/Bubble), 32 Campus Drive
Please Enter through the East Doors of the building.
• Peak Health & Wellness: 5000 Blue Mountain Rd, Missoula, MT 59804
• Mismo Gym: (Pole Vault Only) 2430 Benton Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
Parking Information:
• UM Dome parking is lot M (see full size map) Enter through the doors on the East side of the building.
• During basketball games M parking is allocated to season parking ticket holders. Please park on the street and around the stadium (Campus Drive).
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 Middle School (parents only please) Class Code: @mwtcm
• For High School:
Parents – @mwtcp
Athletes – Speed Power Group @mwtcspeed OR Distance Group @mwtcdist
Throws – with Coach Noah is @mwtcthrows
Pole Vault – with Coach Kahsiah is @mwtcpv
If a practice is canceled, Coach D will typically post a communication by 3pm.