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 – NOW OPEN
» Practice begins December 10th, 2025 and last practice is March 4th, 2026.
» Parent Meeting Tuesday, December 9th 2025, 6pm at UM Indoor Track.
Winter Season Registration deadline is Nov 18th, 2025, however, WE WILL CLOSE registration before this date WHEN WE REACH CAPACITY, then a waitlist will then be created.
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 button is for paying the fee only, not club member registration form)
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.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Practice begins December 10th, 2025 and will run until March 4th, 2026
» 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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
Additional Information:
Erica Fraley • Pole Vault Specialty Club: » VIEW INFO
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.


