Winter Program General Information
Registration typically opens in late October or early November. The Winter Program runs from late November 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.
WINTER SEASON REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED
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, 2023.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
• Training Only: $300
• Training & Competition: $300 (an additional travel fee (bus & hotel) to be paid at time of the meet registration, more info below)
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
MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION
• Practice Schedule – FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE, TUESDAY, NOV. 28th, 2023
See Throws Schedule below.
» Tuesdays – Agility, Coordination, Technique: Griz Field – 6:00p to 7:00p
» Wednesdays – Running Interval Training: The Peak (Blue Mtn) – 7:00p to 8:30p
» Thursdays – Field Events/Hurdles: Adams Center EAG/WAG – 5:30p to 7:00p,
– OR – Functional Strength: Griz Field – 6:00p to 7:00p
» THROWERS: (Shot/Discus/Javelin)
» Mondays through Thursdays
– Adams Center – please enter through the east doors, north of the Griz pool between Admas Center and Griz Football field.
» Mondays 5:30p to 7:00p
– Shot Put and Discus (Coach Shawn)
» Tuesdays 6:00p to 7:30p
– Strength Training for All Throwers (Coach Shawn and Coach Nate)
» Wednesdays 5:30p to 7:00p
– Shot Put and Discus (Coach Shawn)
» Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Javelin (Coach Nate)
• Competition Schedule (Middle School)
» Bozeman All-Comers | February 4, 2024 | Bozeman, MT
Registration: Opens Jan. 22, 2024 | Deadline January 29, 2024 NOW CLOSED
Travel Fee: $0
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 INFORMATION
• Practice Schedule – FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE, TUESDAY, NOV. 28th, 2023
» HIGH SCHOOL SPEED-POWER GROUP: (Sprints/Hurdles/Field Events) For Throws see schedule below
» Mondays & Wednesdays
– Speed/Power: Adams Center EAG/WAG – 6:00p to 7:00p
– Pole Vault Specialty Club: Adams Center EAG/WAG – 5:30p to 6:30p (Please contact Coach Fraley for more information at 985.687.4354 or Erica.fraley@icloud.com)
» Tuesdays
– Field Events/Hurdles: Adams Center EAG/WAG – 5:30p to 7:00p
– OR- Agility, Coordination, Technique: Griz Field – 6:00p to 7:00p
» Thursdays
– Functional Strength: Griz Field – 6:00p to 7:00p
» Fridays
– POLE VAULT ONLY: Mismo – 6:30p to 7:30p (with Coach Kahsiah)
» HIGH SCHOOL DISTANCE GROUP: (400m/800m/1600m/3200m)
» Mondays & Wednesdays – Distance Interval Training: The Peak (Blue Mtn) – 7:00p to 8:30p
» Tuesdays – Agility, Coordination, Technique: Griz Field – 6:00p to 7:00p
» Thursdays – Functional Strength: Griz Field – 6:00p to 7:00p
» THROWERS: (Shot/Discus/Javelin)
» Mondays through Thursdays
– Adams Center – please enter through the east doors, north of the Griz pool between Admas Center and Griz Football field.
» Mondays 5:30p to 7:00p
– Shot Put and Discus (Coach Shawn)
» Tuesdays 6:00p to 7:30p
– Strength Training for All Throwers (Coach Shawn and Coach Nate)
» Wednesdays 5:30p to 7:00p
– Shot Put and Discus (Coach Shawn)
» Thursdays 6:00p to 7:30p
– Javelin (Coach Nate)
• Competition Schedule (High School)
» Spokane High School Invitational | January 19-21, 2024 | Spokane, WA
Registration: Opens Dec. 11, 2023 | Deadline: Closed Dec. 18, 2023
Travel Fee: $200 (due by Dec. 18, 2023)
Team Trip Info / Itinerary: TBA
Meet Flyer: View Information (updated 1/10) • Meet Schedule: View FINAL Schedule
» Bozeman All-Comers | February 4, 2024 | Bozeman, MT
Registration: Opens Jan. 22, 2024 | Deadline: January 29, 2024 NOW CLOSED
Travel Fee: $0
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 15-17, 2024 | Pocatello, ID
Registration: Opens Feb. 1, 2024 | Deadline: February 8, 2024 NOW CLOSED
Travel Fee: $200 (due by Feb. 8, 2024)
Team Trip Info / Itinerary: Team Departs Thursday, February 15th at 7:00 am and returns Saturday, February 17th after competition, ETA 11:30 pm.
Meet Website: Click Here
Winter Training Locations:
• Peak Health & Wellness: 5000 Blue Mountain Rd, Missoula, MT 59804
• Adams Center (East Auxillary Gym (EAG), West Auxillary Gym (WAG) and Griz Football Field): 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812
• Mismo Gym: (Pole Vault Only) 2430 Benton Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
Parking Info / Entry for Adams Center and Griz Field Practice:
Adams Center Practice Locations (EAG/WAG/Griz Field)
Please us the East Doors (see map below) when coming to practice. During Adams Center events such as basketball games, concerts, etc, please utilize parking on the street around the stadium and not the parking lots.
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) Class Code @MWTC-MS
For High School (athletes and parents) Class Code @MWTC1 OR @MWTC-2
If a practice is canceled, Coach D will typically post a communication by 3pm.