Have any questions, contact Coach Clark at team@trackandfield.com or 720.840.7634.

• Winter Bruins is affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF).

• Winter Bruins is open to all middle and high school athletes. Winter Bruins is for athletes of all abilities, and it is not just for runners. We will focus on your fitness goals whether they relate to running, another sport, or just general fitness. We have had several lacrosse, soccer, field hockey and track & field athletes who don't focus on distance make huge improvements by participating in this program.

• Practice will be Monday-Thursday 3:45-5:30pm starting October 9th. Before that date athletes will be provided workouts and are encouraged to train. We will meet at Cherry Creek High School between Stutler Bowl and the West Building. We will not meet during Fall Break (10/16-10/20) as well as from finals week to the end of winter break (12/18-1/7). Middle school athletes are highly encouraged and welcome to join our club team.

• The first practice will be October 9th and will run until the start of preseason track & field (around January 22nd).

• The cost is $200 to be a member of the club. This fee will include professional coaching, goal setting, entry fees into the USATF Junior Olympics State Championship (11/4 - Colorado Springs), USATF individual membership for each athlete, electronic training plan via final surge, a racing singlet, entry into 3-4 spring track meets, and a t-shirt.

• Club membership scholarships are available. If your athlete would like to apply for a scholarship for club membership, please contact Coach Clark.

• Competitions are entirety optional. We will focus on the USATF Junior Olympics Program, Running Lane and 3-4 spring track meets while supporting athletes who have other competitions or goals. The USATF Junior Olympics program is for runners of all abilities and is a great opportunity for any athlete irrespective of ability. Athletes of all levels are totally welcome and encouraged to participate in any of our meets to include the travel trips.

• Below is our competition schedule and details.

Winter Race Schedule 

November 4 - USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics State Championships - Colorado Springs, Colorado (details here). We will provide transportation to this race. You need to compete in this meet to be eligible to compete in USATF Regionals and Nationals. There is some exception to this rule on a case-by-case basis. Those not traveling to Regionals and Nationals are highly encouraged to participate in this meet as it is an awesome chance to compete locally in a State Championship. Athletes of all levels are absolutely welcome in this championship level event.

Travel Trips

• Cost is $650 for One Travel Trip or $1,000 for Both Travel Trips

• Register for the travel trip(s) by noting your interest on the Winter Bruins REGISTRATION FORM

• Pay for the travel trip(s) by sending payment by Venmo to: @WinterBruins

• If you are not sure if can attend, you can check that option on the form.

• Sign up for the travel trip(s) as soon as possible as there are currently 20 spots available for each trip. We will try to open up more spots if there is interest, but that will depend on timing and costs.

• Registration for either travel trip includes exclusive travel sweats.

November 18 - USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics Regionals - El Paso, TX (details here). Entry and travel costs for this race are included if your athlete registers and pays to travel to USATF Cross Country Nationals in Louisville, KY (December 9, see below). For this trip we will depart after school on November 16th and return on November 19th. This will be a driving trip and Winter Bruins will provide transportation. We will drive the bus and one other vehicle. Drivers will be Coach Clark and one other adult/coach. Athletes wishing to compete in USATF Nationals need to compete in this meet (there is some ability to manage this rule on a case-by-case basis; however, it requires significant coordination with USATF). The current itinerary is:

• 11/16 - Depart to NM (Santa Fe or Albuquerque)

• 11/17 - Drive to El Paso, TX

• 11/18 - Race and Drive to NM (Santa Fe or Albuquerque)

• 11/19 - Return Home

December 2 - Running Lane National Championships - Huntsville, AL (details here). We will depart by plane on the afternoon of November 30 and return on December 3. Flight, hotel, and race registration are included in your fee. Athletes should plan on bringing money for food, merch, etc. Athletes will miss school on Friday.

December 9 - USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics Nationals - Louisville, KY (details here). We will depart by plane on the afternoon of December 7 and return on December 10. Flight, hotel, and race registration are included in your fee. Athletes should plan on bringing money for food, merch, etc. Athletes will miss school on Friday.

Spring Races

We will have 3-4 track and field meets in the Spring that will be included with your Winter Bruins Registration.

Register for Winter Bruins by filling out THIS FORM and by sending $200 by Venmo to: @WinterBruins

We can also take paypal and zelle (email team@trackandfield.com for details)