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 for non-competition. Few slots available for traveling competition team (tryouts are required).
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
What is ECT?
ECT stands for Escambia Children’s Trust. Team C athletes participate through grant-funded enrollment.
What’s the difference between Team A, Team B, and Team C?
Team A (Competition Team): Athletes who have successfully made the competition team and attend meets. Team B (Non-Competition, Non-ECT): Athletes training for development who are not currently competing. Team C (ECT Non-Competition): Grant-funded athletes training for development who are not currently competing.
Why do Team B and Team C practice less often?
Non-competition athletes train on a limited schedule to build fundamentals and prepare for potential placement on the Competition Team.
Can my child move to the Competition Team?
Yes. Athletes may be evaluated for the Competition Team during the season. Once placed on Team A, practice moves to every Saturday and Sunday.
3. 2026 Summer Practice 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 31, 2026
Competition Traveling Team:
Registration $400 (tryouts required)
Season January 17th- August Junior 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 Escambia County 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 ages 8 –18
2. Season Dates
Off-Season Training Only
3. Practice Schedule
Off-Season:
• Saturdays: 11:00–1:00 PM
• Sundays: 2:00–4:00 PM
4. Practice Location
• Choctawhatchee High School
5. 2026 Registration we will only offer off-season
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)
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
📱 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: admin@goldenelite.club
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
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