The goal of the Ascension Youth Track Program is to develop a child's track and field skills in a safe, positive environment which promotes Christian values.
All boys and girls, ages 5-15 (in grades Kindergarten through 8th), are eligible for participation in the track program if the child's family is a registered Member of Ascension Parish, lives within the Ascension Parish boundaries, or attends Ascension School. The eligibility of a child to participate in a given age division is determined by his/her age as of July 31st of this year.
The age cut off is July 31. Kids run in the age group of whatever age they will be on July 31 of that year.
Example: Usain Bolt Junior's birthday is June 20, 2011. He will be 10 Years old by July 31, 2021 therefore he runs 10/11 age bracket, even though he is only 9 years only on the day of the CYC Prelims and Finals in May. This keeps kids of the same grade running together (mostly).
The following positions are available for the 2023 Track Season. Please contact our Track Directors if interested.
All players participate as a single team with assignment to events based on age and gender requirements, as well as player election and in some cases, player performance. Each child is guaranteed participation in at least one event.
Registration typically runs from mid January mid February each year.
Fees are $45 per participant.
No late registrations after February 23th.
Fischer’s will be supplying our track shirts and it is the responsibility of the player/parents to go to the store, get sized, and place the order.
NEW FOR 2023! 2 options for shirts! Either one is good. If you have a shirt from last year, use it. Both Shirts are good from one year to the next.
Ascension Track T-Shirt $10.
Ascension Track Singlet $18.
mid-March through mid-May 2023
Please be aware track meets are super fun and can last all day. Participants are free to come and go as time between events allows. Bring plenty of food, water, games, and umbrellas for the sun and rain.
Nash Dash
April 22
Example track meet timeline:
Parent participation is MANDATORY to help out with practices and at the meets. We are required to provide one (1) parent volunteer per ten (10) track participants at all meets. Each family will be required to help out with (1) practice and work (1) shift at a meet. This does NOT fulfill your work duty requirement for the Athletic Association.
(based on availalbe data) *CYC Record
All parents are encouraged to volunteer in a Sports Program as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager, practice/game helper, or party organizer. If your team already has a Head Coach, please ask him/her what you can do to help the team. Or contact the appropriate Coordinator for details on how to help. Parent Participation allows us to continue to provide sports programs!
Each volunteer must fulfill their Archdiocese obligation by being compliant with the guidelines listed below. Non-compliance means we cannot accept volunteers that we greatly appreciate and need to make our Ascension programs successful.