2026 Track & Field Information
IF YOU PLAN ON STARTING WITH US IN DECEMBER PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFO NOW . PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE THE ATHLETE’S NAME, AGE, GENDER AND SOMETHING UNIQUE OR INFORMING THAT WE SHOULD KNOW.
START DATE: Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 9:00am– Edward Vincent Park, Inglewood, CA. for the month of December and early January. Enter the park at 64th & Parkway. We meet next to the playground adjacent to the soccer fields. There is a large parking lot there.
January-July–Tentative Location: George Washington Prep High School -10860 Denker Ave. Los Angeles (track is located on the corner of 108th & Normandie
The Los Angeles Jets offer a rigorous Track & Field Program for Boys & Girls aged 6-16 years old. Athletes must be 6 to start or older in order to join. They MUST know how to tie their own shoes well and tight.
We are considered a highly competitive, traveling Track & Field Club. It is not a Parks & Recreation team. All athletes on the team will compete. Dedication and commitment is expected from all athletes as well as Parents/Guardians. We intend to keep them as healthy as possible both mentally and physically.
Consistently coming to practice and being on time are necessary and required. Team practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm and Saturday mornings at 9:00am-11:00am. Specialty practices for relays, field events and/or special work are held on Mondays once we move to the track. Athletes must be on time to practice on Saturday mornings or they won’t be allowed to practice. There is a 15 minute grace period during the week. Athletes arriving after 5:45pm will not be able to practice so please plan accordingly. Arriving by these times are necessary for proper warm up and injury prevention.
Tryouts take place over a number of practices during the month of December. Athletes are expected to attend each practice. Tryouts are not just for athletes, they’re for families also. Athletes must be able and willing to get in shape, not walk during the running portions of the workout, behave well, follow instructions, stay with their division, carry their own bags to practice, be at practice consistently and on time. Families must be able to get the athletes to practice on time, follow directions, be a safe distance away from the athletes during practice and be on time for pick ups.
Items needed for each practice for each athlete:
- Duffle or back pack large enough for sweats, shoes and a water bottle- to be carried in by the athlete
- t-shirt that covers the full abdomen (RED SHIRTS ON SATURDAYS FOR PRACTICE)
- shorts (mid-thigh or longer)
- sweat pants (tights under shorts do not count)– waterproof pants during the rainy weather
- sweat shirt or light workout jacket– waterproof jacket during the rainy weather
- running shoes (tennis shoes with support)
- Middle-distance running spikes will be required when we go to the track in January with 3/16th pyramid spikes
- reusable hydro flask with water, no plastic bottles. Hydro flasks go in the backpack/duffle, not with the Parents
- asthma pump in the bag if the athlete suffers from asthma
These items are needed for each athlete. Siblings need their own bag and hydro flask.
We compete in the USA Track and Field program at the local (Los Angeles Metropolitan Area), Regional (Southern California, Las Vegas and San Diego) and National (Junior Olympics) Levels. The team serves the Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We will begin competition season in late February/early March and continue through the end of May. Post season begins in June and could go as long as the end of July. Meets in early to mid March will be on Saturdays only. Beginning late March meets will be held on Saturdays and Sundays.
USATF MEMBERSHIP—–Yes, your athlete needs a USATF membership and be date of birth verified to participate. Use your CHILD’S NAME for the membership. These fees do not go to our club. They go to USATF, our National Governing Body. After October 31st, Click this link https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership . Please do not purchase or renew a USATF membership prior to November 1st because it will not be valid for the season. BE SURE TO ADD THE TEAM’S AFFILIATION SO THAT THEY’RE CONNECTED TO THE LOS ANGELES JETS.
You can add a copy of your athlete’s birth certificate or passport in the profile where you purchase the membership. Click view profile, athlete verifications, date of birth, date of birth verification and then upload the document.
https://vimeopro.com/user44435707/usatf-connect-member-tutorials/video/403329154 Birthdate verification tutorial.
Requirements for EACH athlete
- USATF Membership–$35 plus service fee (immediately after October 31st) (needed to be able to practice)
- LA Jets Club Membership–$125 – Due after acceptance on the team. You will be notified when this happens.
- 2 mandatory fundraisers during the season
- With the exception of the USATF membership these fees will cover club insurance, USATF club fee, practice facility rental, equipment, meet entry fees, transportation to some of town meets, items needed for Jet hosted events, etc.
We will participate in 1-2 out of town meets during the regular season. Our Southern California Association Youth Championships will be held locally in Southern California in early June. Other Championship meets will be held in late June and July.
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USATF 2026 Season Age Divisions(based on the year of birth, as of Dec. 31st)
| Age Division | Year of Birth |
|---|---|
| 8 & Under | 2018 or later |
| 9 – 10 | 2016 – 2017 |
| 11 – 12 | 2014 – 2015 |
| 13 – 14 | 2012 – 2013 |
| 15 – 16 | 2010 – 2011 |
| 17 – 18 | 2008 – 2009 |
Track Events
- 100 Meters
- 200 Meters
- 400 Meters
- 800 Meters
- 1500 Meters
- 3000 Meters
- 100m Hurdles/200m Hurdles
- 4×100 Meter Relay
- 4×400 Meter Relay
- 4×800 Meter Relay
Field Events
- Long Jump
- Discus
- Regulation Javelin (13 & older), Aero Javelin (11-12), Mini Javelin (10and under)
- Shotput