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 marathon running. 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, - on being the best that one can, rather than on just trying to be 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 from April through July and an indoor program from December through February. A youth cross-country program is offered 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.   Our indoor track program is held at the Kennedy Middle School on Lexington St.

The Club competes in events sanctioned by the United States Track and Field Association at the local, regional and national levels.   Allmembers are encouraged to become offcial members of the USATFNE Association, as well (see www.usatfne.org).