FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

PENSACOLA LOCATION FAQ

1. Who can participate?

Youth ages 6–18.

Also offers private training for collegiate and senior/master athletes.

⚠️ Thanks to the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) C.A.R.E.S. Grant, eligible children in Escambia County may participate for free.

📌 Currently in at capacity.

2. Season Dates

Off-Season Training: September 6 – December 28, 2025

2026 Outdoor Competition Season: January 17th – August (for qualifying athletes attending the AAU Junior Olympics)

• Tryouts required for the traveling competition team.

• ECT participants: training covered from September 2025 – April 2026, after April the costs are parent’s responsibility

3. 2026 Practice Schedule

Summer Conpetition Team Schedule (June–July):

• Monday–Friday, 5:30–7:30 PM

4. Practice Locations:

• University of West Florida

• Washington High School

• Brown Barge Middle School

5. What are Registration fees?

See the Registration tab on our website for details.

2026 Season Fee:

Non-Competition

• $200 per child (ages 6–18 that are not current Escambia Children’s Trust Participants )

• ECT participants free (capacity reached)

• Attend Practice 1st and 3rd weekend from January 17-May 17, 2026

Competition Traveling Team:

Registration $400 (tryouts required)

Season January 17th- August Juniot Olympics

6. What does Fee Covers?

Off-Season Fee Includes:

• Team shirt

• Training (Sept. 6 – Dec. 28, 2025)

Non-competition :

•team t-shirt

Training from January 17-May 17th

Competition Team Fee Includes $400:

• AAU/USATF card with insurance

• Custom uniform, warm-up suit, backpack & sleeve

• Training Jan–Aug

7. Program Focus:

• Athletics Sprinting, distance, field events, racewalking

• Tutoring (3rd-party vendor), mentoring, nutrition, mental health, & life skills

8. ECT Funding

• Covers training through April 2026

• Applies to Pensacola only

9. Tryouts

• October 2025 – May 17, 2026

• Open to all youth ages 6–18

🌴 FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATION FAQ

1. Who can participate?

Youth in 4th–12th grade.

2. Season Dates

Off-Season Training: October 4 – December 28, 2025

Outdoor Competition Season: January–August (competition team only, more info coming soon)

3. Practice Schedule

Off-Season:

• Saturdays: 11:00–1:00 PM

• Sundays: 2:00–4:00 PM

Competitive Season Schedule (Jan–May):

• To be announced

Summer (June–July):

• To be announced

4. Practice Location

• Choctawhatchee High School

5. 2026 Registration

Parent Interest Meeting: TBA

Fee:

• $150 per child (off-season, ages 4th–12th grade) multi sibling discount is $75 each after first athlete.

• Competition Team: $400 (tryouts required)

6. Fee Covers

Off-Season Fee Includes:

• Team shirt

• Training (Oct. 4 – Dec. 28, 2025)

Competition Team Fee Includes:

• AAU/USATF card with insurance

• Custom uniform, warm-up suit, backpack & sleeve

• Training Jan–Aug

7. Program Focus

• Athletics: Sprinting, distance, field events, racewalking

❌ We do not offer high jump or pole vault at this time

• Tutoring (3rd-party vendor), mentoring, nutrition, mental health, life skills

8. Tryouts

• October 2025 – May 17, 2026

• Required for competition season

📱 Communication & General Info (Both Locations)

1. App: Stack Team App (download on App Store or Google Play) White logo = Ft. Walton and Red logo is Pensacola

Email: goldeneliteclub@hotmail.com

Practice Cancellations: For severe weather or temperatures below 50°F (no makeup practices)

Bring to Practice:

• Water (labeled)

• Running shoes

• Running shorts/sweatpants

❌ No cleats, high tops, or jeans