What is the SHORE Track Club?

SHORE Track Club is the official Track & Field and Cross Country club of the West Ottawa Track & Field and Cross Country programs. SHORE gives athletes from the West Michigan area the opportunity to train and compete during the indoor track season as well as the outdoor track and XC post season competitions with other teammates. Athletes do not have to be affiliated with West Ottawa to join the SHORE Track Club.

SHORE Track Club FAQs

FAQ: Do you need to be a student at West Ottawa to be a member of the SHORE Track Club.

No. We have members from other schools in the Holland/GR area that train with and compete with the SHORE Track Club. However, some post season competitions have rules that only allow club teams to compete with members that are from the same school district.

FAQ: Do sprinters and field events compete with SHORE Track Club?

Yes. SHORE Track Club supports all Track & Field event groups as well as Cross Country and road race competitors. While we don't officially have any triathletes in our club now, we would support triathletes too!

FAQ: Can adults be a part of the SHORE Track Club? How do I join the SHORE Track Club?

Yes! If you're interested in joining the SHORE Track Club contact Kyle Barnes at barnesk@gvsu.edu (female athletes) or Dan Blake at blaked@westottawa.net (male athletes) or fill out this interest form.

Interested in joining the SHORE Track Club?

Fill out this interest form -or- Female athletes contact Kyle Barnes at barnesk@gvsu.edu, Male athletes contact Dan Blake at blaked@westottawa.net

Annual member fee: $50* (includes SHORE Track Club t-shirt)

*Yearly membership cost may vary year to year depending on our Club numbers and USATF fees - the fee covers the cost of our USATF Club membership and insurance fees as well as your SHORE Track Club t-shirt. SHORE uniforms are sold seperately.

Women's SHORE Track Club uniform: $45 [Size: New Balance Women's XXS to XL available]*

SHORE Track Club sports bra: $35 [Size: Nike XS to M available]*

*contact Kyle Barnes to purchase

RUN WO 5k and 1-mile Family Fun Run

The RUN WO races are the largest annual fundraiser for West Ottawa Girls Cross Country and Track & Field programs. It also supports the SHORE Track Club during post-season Track and XC competitions. The RUN WO races includes a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile run/walk on the 4th Saturday in July annually. Both events start and finish at West Ottawa High School (3685 Butternut Drive, Holland, Michigan, 49424).