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.
2024-25 WINTER SEASON REGISTRATION – NOW CLOSED!
Due to capacity limits, registration is now closed. 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, 2024.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
• Training Only: $320
• Training & Competition: $320 (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 registration)
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE, MONDAY, DEC. 2nd, 2024
» Throws Program:
This is a combined Middle School/High School group
Shot Put/Discus: Practice will be at UM Dome Monday through Thursday 6:00 – 7:55 pm (Please contact Coach Noah for more information 971.334.4148)
Javelin: UM Dome Tuesday and Thursday with Coach Whitney 6:00 – 7:30 pm
» MIDDLE SCHOOL
Speed Power/Distance Groups
• Tuesday: Agility, Coordination, Technique all athletes: UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Wednesday: Running Intervals all athletes: The Peak (Blue Mtn) 7:00 to 8:30 pm
• Thursday: Field Events (Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault) /Hurdles UM Dome 6:00 – 7:30 pm OR Functional Strength for sprinters and distance runners: UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm
» 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 and Power Group (Sprints/Hurdles/Field Events)
• Monday & Wednesday: Sprints Practice UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm and High Jump: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
• Tuesday: Field Events (Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault)/Hurdles UM Dome 6:00 – 7:30 pm
OR Agility, Coordination, Technique: UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Thursday: Functional Strength/Technique 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Friday: Pole Vault Only Mismo Gymnastics 7:00 – 8:00 pm
» Distance Group
• Monday & Wednesday: Distance Interval Training The Peak (Blue Mtn) 7:00 – 8:30 pm
• Tuesday: Agility, Coordination, Technique UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Thursday: Functional Strength UM Dome 6:00 – 7:00 pm
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
• Athletes who participate in at least 2 practices a week may compete in the following indoor meets:
SELF TRAVEL TRIP INFORMATION HERE:
(MWTC will register athletes but does not provide transportation/accommodation/coaching)
***To be entered for these competitions, YOU NEED to contact Coach D to be entered. (406) 529-2013 or coach_d@mwtc.com
• SPOKANE SPEED GAMES | December 15, 2024
Registration deadline: 12/08/24 | Information and schedule: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/568197/info
• SPOKANE HS – High School Preview | January 10-11, 2025
Registration deadline: 1/03/25 | https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/568467/info
• SIMPLOT GAMES – Pocatello, ID | February 20-22, 2025
Registration deadline: 2/16/25 | https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/568467/info
• STCU WEST COAST CHAMPS – Spokane, WA | February 22-23, 2025 | Middle School (High School will be traveling as Team Trip)
Registration deadline: 2/12/25 | https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/568467/info
TEAM TRIP INFORMATION HERE:
Transportation/Accommodation arranged by MWTC – pay team fee or you can arrange travel on your own. Coach D will email the sign up form prior to each competition. All participants need to fill out the form regardless of travel plans.
» Middle School Competition:
• BOZEMAN ALL COMERS | February 2, 2025
Registration: Opens January 20, 2025 (deadline January 27, 2025)
Team Trip Info / Itinerary: Mountain West is providing transportation for athletes who need a ride to and from Bozeman. We have 50 seats available and athletes will be selected on a first come first served basis. Bus departs 5:00 am Sunday, Feb. 2nd and returns after competition the same day ETA 10:00 pm
Meet Website: Click Here
» High School Competitions:
• SPOKANE HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL | January 24-26, 2025 – ($200 to travel with team)
»Trip Info / Final Itinerary
VIEW MEET SCHEDULE HERE | MEET INFORMATION & FACILITY POLICIES
• BOZEMAN ALL COMERS | February 2, 2025
Registration: Opens January 20, 2025 (deadline January 27, 2025)
Team Trip Info / Itinerary: Mountain West is providing transportation for athletes who need a ride to and from Bozeman. We have 50 seats available and athletes will be selected on a first come first served basis. Bus departs 5:00 am Sunday, Feb. 2nd and returns after competition the same day ETA 10:00 pm
Meet Website: Click Here
• STCU WEST COAST CHAMPS – Spokane, WA | February 22-23, 2025 – ($100 to travel with team)
Registration Deadline: January 29, 2025
Team Trip Info / Itinerary: Bus departs Saturday, February 22nd at 10am and returns after the meet on Sunday, February 23rd ETA 10pm
Meet Schedule | Meet Information
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.