GENERAL INFORMATION        

The Waltham Track Club is an officially registered club with the U.S. Track and Field Association (the national governing body for the sport of running). The Club is a program designed to offer instruction and competition in track and field, cross-country, road racing and marathoning. Club programs are open to participants of all abilities from in and around the Waltham area (you do not have to be a Waltham resident to become a member). There are no tryouts or talent requirements. Beginners are welcome! The Club's philosophy for all participants, regardless of ability, is to emphasize individual achievement, not winning - on being the best that one can, not on being the best.

There are currently two divisions of the Waltham Track Club: a youth program, open to boys and girls, ages 8-14 and an open/masters program for females, ages 15 and older. The youth track and field program is held in the spring, from April through June. A youth cross-country program is offered in the fall. There's also an all sport youth conditioning program in the fall. The open/masters program is conducted year round.

Most Club activities are held at the J.Lee Gould Track and Field Facility located at Leary Field, Bacon St., Waltham, MA. Cross-country training is held on the Waltham High School home cross-country course at Waltham High School on Lexington St.

The Club competes in events sanctioned by the U.S.T.F. Association at the local, regional and national levels.