Washington Track & Field Academy
Summer 2025
Mission: The Washington Track & Field Academy was founded to meet the needs of youth track and field athletes in our community and athletes committed to standards of excellence and improvement.
Focus: Our club focuses on the sprints, hurdles, and multi-events (Coach Frey) and the throws (Coach Treich). While there may be opportunities for work in other events, that is not our primary focus and athletes may want to consider finding a club that better meets their needs in other events (we can recommend other clubs). With our small coaching staff, we are also focused on athletes in the 13-14 age group and older (high school and junior high aged students).
Timeline (Flexible): We will practice weekly on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays beginning June 9th (June 4th for those competing in the Washington State Combined Events Championships). Practices will begin at 3:15 on Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays through June 17th (we can be flexible for athletes traveling to practice) at Emerald Ridge. Starting June 23rd, practices will be in the mornings beginning at 9AM at Emerald Ridge. Practice time windows will vary based on days and event group (Ex. We may ask the hurdlers to report at 3:15 and sprinters to report at 4:15). These decisions will be based on athletes and coaching needs; coaches may adjust practice times, cancel, or add practices based on personal schedules and athlete needs. We plan to hold practices until at least July 17. Coach Treich will be at practices on Monday and Tuesday for throwers.
Cost:
· Emerald Ridge Athletes: $125 (Includes all meet entry fees).
· Non-Emerald Ridge Athletes: $325 (Includes all meet entry fees).
· Non-Emerald Ridge Mult-Event Athletes: $425 (Includes all meet entry fees).
Uniform Cost:
· Athletes can choose to purchase a uniform top from our GearUp store, or they can compete in their uniform of choice. Athletes can wear shorts/spandex of their choosing. Additional team gear also available.
Meet Schedule (Can be found on athletic.net):
June 6-7: Washington State Combined Events Championship (HS Only, Lake Stevens HS)
June 14: Washington Track & Field Academy and Alpha Speed Summer Meet (Sparks Stadium)
*We are hosting this meet, we need all the help we can get!*
June 19-22: Nike Outdoor Nationals (Eugene, OR)
June 21: Crystal Johnson Memorial Meet (Kent, WA) – Coaches are unable to attend
June 27-29: USATF Association Championships (Tacoma - First step in USATF series)
July 3-6: USATF Regional Championships (Central Valley HS, Spokane – Second step in USATF series)
July 21-27: USATF Junior Olympic National Championships (Savannah, GA) *Additional fees apply to cover coaches travel if needed*
USATF Junior Olympics: Depending on the number of athletes qualifying and the length of time required, athletes advancing to Junior Olympic National Championships will be asked to pay up to an additional cost to help cover travel expenses for coaches. The spirit of this is to ensure that coaches are not losing money for their time.
How to Get Registered:
1. Become a USATF Member
Visit usatf.org and click on “Memberships” at the top of the page and follow the steps provided.
Use Team Membership #: 36-8243
The USATF Membership cost is $35 for the 2025 Season
Athletes will also want to begin the Age Verification process if they are new members. Some meets require this verification. Age Verification link can be found on our Athletic.net page by searching “Washington Track & Field Academy.”
2. Email watfacademy@gmail.com to confirm registration and club affiliation.
3. Once you have become a USATF Member, Washington Track & Field Academy can add your profile on athletic.net and register you for upcoming meets.
4. Must register on-line (must complete forms). Payment on-line is an option or select “Pay In-Person” to fill out online registration.
5. Payments: Cash is preferable. Checks can be made payable to Washington Track & Field Academy or venmo to @mrbobfrey.
*Club membership is not associated with Emerald Ridge High School.
