The mission of the Yellowstone Rapids is to promote health, fitness, and community through practices, races, and social events. This club is open to youth ages K-12th grade. Practices will go over various events at a track meet. We will have a running workout every practice and then options to do a variety of field events (long jump, triple jump, shot put, etc.) 

Practices will be held at West High School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kids ages 5- 6th will be from 4:30-5:30. Ages 7th-12th grade from 5:15-6:30 p.m. This will allow a little more personal time with kids! Practices will be at West High School on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

Area competition schedules will be passed out at the parent meeting June 3rd. Meeting will be at West High School track at 5:00 p.m. 

MORE DETAILS:

The track sessions start on June 3rd (parent meeting only) and then kids come on the 8th. Then it is every week until July 18th. July 18th is the Big Sky State Games which is our end goal. The track sessions are track oriented. We warm up as a team and go to different event areas (jumps, hurdles, relays, sprints, distance, throws). There will be time to do two different events at each practice. At the parent meeting, we have a schedule of coaches who will be there (for example the throws coach will only be able to help on Wednesdays) and a schedule if you want to register for other meets. Practices start at 4:30 for kids K-5th and last until about 5:30 and then older kids are 5:15-6:30 (6th-12th). 

If you want to do only the track club, sign up for sessions. We have offered 12 sessions (which means you are coming every Monday and Wednesday until Big Sky State Games) or 6 sessions if you have other things going on. The 6 session option is to allow you to participate at some level, even if you can't commit all the time. If you sign up for the 12 session, you will receive a Rapids uniform. If you want a uniform as a 6 session athlete, please add it as you check out. 

RUNNING CAMP
The running camp is a bit more "running"  and creating a fun environment. It advances with skill and age, but is perfect for friends, younger runners and to learn tricks to get faster. High School kids are mentors/coaches and take kids around and they learn about form and pace and all things running. On the final day of camp, we have a small competition. They also will be able to register for our Yellowstone Rapids track meet (TBD-June 12 or 13th).

OTHER DETAILS:

Membership allows you to participate in the Yellowstone Rapids track meet for free as well. There will be a list of competitions you can choose to participate in but will be at a cost to you. If you decide to participate in any USATF events, you will need a USATF membership as well. 

If you have any questions please call Coach Zent at 406-231-6308 or email at zentl@billingsschools.org.