Needham Youth Track Club

Needham Track Club Youth Summer Program - 2023

The Needham Track Club sponsors a summer youth track and field program for boys and girls ages 3.5 through Middle School, meeting 2 nights per week at the DeFazio Field (360 Dedham Avenue) from mid-June through July. The program is open to children of all skill and experience levels. Professional coaches and High School-College age Counselors and CITs help run the program. Activities over the summer include practice sessions and low-key program competition. We also have special nights such as Trophy Night (each child wins a trophy), Medal Night, Neck Ribbon Night, Parent Child Meet, and the Needham Olympics. Every session concludes with popsicles. Children are spread across three programs:

• Green Machine - Open to children from age 3 1/2 - 4 (July 2018 - December 2019) Session options are 5:10 - 6:10 pm or 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• Age 5-6 Program - Open to children from age 5 - 6 (July 2016 - June 2018) Session options are 5:10 - 6:10 pm or 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• Youth Runner Program - Open to children from age 7 through 10 (July 2012 - June 2016) Session options are 5:15 - 6:20 pm and 6:40 - 7:45 pm
• Cyclone Program - Open to children from age 11 through 14 (Born June 2012 or before) Session options are 5:15 - 6:20 pm and 6:40 - 7:45 pm

Parent Participation

The Needham Track Club is a family participation organization. We encourage parents to spend quality time with their children by volunteering during the evening sessions and/or at our special events. Parents will receive a T-shirt the same color as their child(ren). Typical roles include:

• Traveling Volunteer -- Help organize an age group and take children to each event on the evening schedule. Organize heats, hand out ribbons, and record results. Parents need little knowledge of track and field -- you just need to enjoy being with enthusiastic kids.
• Information Table / FIrst Aid / Scoring / Refreshments - Assist with a focused area not on the field
• Special Meets -- Help at the Finish Line, Field Events, Information Table, Refreshments, etc.