FAQ

2023-2024 Outdoor Season and Off-Season FAQ

1. Who can participate in Golden Elite Track and Field?

   A: Our program is open to ages 6-18, Collegiate, and Senior/Master level athletes.

2. How long is the 2023-2024 season?

   A: Our program has two seasons:

   -Regular Season: February-August (non-competition team ends in June )

   – Off-season: September-December

3. Which organizations are you affiliated with?

   A: AAU and USATF

4. What’s offered during the off-season training?

   A: The off-season includes:

   – Conditioning for existing athletes

   – Running fundamentals for new athletes

   – Sprint and distance training

   – Field event training

5. Is the seasons only for competition?

   A: No, it’s not only for competition. We offer two team during our competition season. Non-competition and travel team (tryouts required)

6. What areas do you train athletes?

   A: Athletes are assessed in sprinting, distance, and field by our coaches to find the best fit, whether for competition or non-competition.

7. When does registration open for the season?

   A: Please check the registration tab.

8. What are the joining fees?

   A: Fees are non-refundable:

   Competition Season February -June 

– Non-competition: $200 (1st child), $75 (additional child)

  February – August 

   – Traveling competition team (BY TRYOUTS ONLY): $400(1 child), $350 (2 children each), $300 (3 children each), $250 (additional children). All fees are due by second practice.

-Off-season: Ages 6-18, $35 per child

9. What’s covered in the Non-Competition fee?

   A: Registration covers club insurance, team t-shirt, and administration cost for the season.

10. What does the registration fee cover for the competition team?

    A: The registration fee covers AAU & USATF competition card with insurance, custom team uniform, warm-ups, backpack, JO registration fee, administrative fees, and the season (February-August for those advancing to AAU Junior Olympics).

11. What are the practice days and times?

    A: Saturdays 12:00-2:00 and Sundays 3:00-5:00 until school is out for summer break.

12. Where do you practice?

    A: We utilize multiple tracks; check the app for locations and schedules.

13. When are practices canceled?

    A: Practices are canceled during severe weather (e.g., lightning, hurricane, temperatures below 50 degrees).

14. What to bring to practice:

    – Water in a labeled bottle

    – Running shoes (No basketball, football, or high tops)

    – Running shorts or sweatpants (No jeans or basketball shorts)

15. How can I contact a coach or volunteer staff

    A: All communications are made through the Slacker Team App or email us at goldeneliteclub@hotmail.com.