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.
TEAM MEETING – All Athletes & Parents
Monday, December 2, 2024 • 6:00 pm at the UM Dome followed by team warm up 6:30 – 7:00 pm
2024-25 WINTER SEASON REGISTRATION – COMING SOON!
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
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 6:00 – 7:00 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:
» Middle School Competitions:
• 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. 4th and returns after competition the same day ETA 10:00 pm
Meet Website: Click Here
» High School Competitions:
• Spokane High School Invitational | TBA
• 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. 4th and returns after competition the same day ETA 10:00 pm
Meet Website: Click Here
• Simplot Games | February 20-22, 2025
Registration: Opens Feb. 1, 2025 | Deadline: February 8, 2025 | Team Trip Info / Itinerary: Team Departs Thursday, February 20th at 7:00 am and returns Saturday, February 22nd after competition, ETA 11:30 pm.
Meet Website: Click Here
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
If a practice is canceled, Coach D will typically post a communication by 3pm.