flyingfalconselite

• What running gear does my child need?

Your child will need to have a pair of athletic running shoes for practice and meets. Appropriate running attire should include warm ups/sweats (earlier in the season), running shorts, long, short sleeved, and sleeveless shirts. Running spikes are an option, they are not required. It is required that all athletes bring water and/or sports drinks to practices and meets. 

 

• Are there additional expenses required by the athlete?

The athletes/parents are responsible for transportation to all meets and the athletes meet entry fees which run $15-50 Every meet is different ( Depends on City) . Uniforms are mandatory Fee $75 There are team shirts, sweatshirts, windbreakers, sweat pants ,etc  for sale, however purchase is optional. A good pair of running shoes should be purchased for the athlete. Spikes are optional, however most athletes above Sub-Bantam purchase them.

 

• What form of communication is used by the team to reach parents/athletes?

All communication is handled through Band App via e-mail , and our Facebook/Twitter accounts. If a practice is canceled, the team will typically send an email by 4:00 pm so it will be important to use an email that you can monitor during the day. A message will also be posted via Facebook and Twitter status. Typically, we will always have practice. We do not mind practicing in the rain, but if it is lightning or thundering we will send everyone home. See in-climate weather policy.

​

​

• What are my volunteer obligations?

We hope to have a team of 20+. Will add more in future . Managing a team of 10 - 20+ kids ranging from 6-18 requires a lot of support and help from the parents and all levels of assistance is appreciated.( If wanted to)

 

​

• Is parent attendance required at practices and meets?

Yes. A parent or designated adult is required to be in attendance during all practices and meets. The coaches will be responsible for the athlete while on the track, however should a child need to leave the track for any reason, a parent or designated adult will need to take responsibility for the athlete.

​

• What are the track and field events?

There are 14 track events and 7 field events in AAU youth outdoor track and field
 

• What does the registration fee include?

The registration fee covers accident & team liability insurance, AAU, USATF, and/or TAAF annual membership,training fee . All fees must be paid prior to participating in practice. Fees are nonrefundable, non transferable. All funds will be used to the benefit of the team and its athletes.

​

• How much does it cost to register an athlete for the team?

It varies from season to season and is two-part -- The registration fee averages around $100-150 per season. Your Athlete will need to purchase Flying Falcons Elite Uniform $75 for an additional fee. Also other gear they can purchase
 

• When is your season?

Our outdoor track season begins in February and, depending on what qualification standards are met by the athlete, ends with the AAU Junior Olympics around the first week of August. We have a practice season for those who are cross training or looking to stay in shape. Their season would end at the end of May with no qualifying meets.(High School Kids Can't Run In Season have to wait until there high school season is over with  )
 

• Our indoor track season is the shortest and officially begins in November and ends February.

​

• Can my child sign up right now and train ?

It depends on the season. Outdoor Track and Field registration is open February through May.  Indoor Track and Field is open October - December. Indoor is only open to middle and high school students.

​

• What is your inclement weather policy?

Meets and practices will be held as scheduled except in the event of extreme cold, heavy rain, or lightning. If a meet or practice is canceled or delayed, a message will be posted via our text messaging system. We will also make every effort to update them on the club’s website: Flyfalcons1.com,Facebook, and Twitter Pages.