Hero Sprint Club – Summer 2026 Season Outline
Season Starts: June 1, 2026
Our Mission
To empower youth through track & field by providing elite-level training, mentorship, and opportunities to compete at the highest levels—all in a positive, family-first environment.
Objectives
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Create a safe environment
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Learn the fundamentals thru drills
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Learn the rules of track and field
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Help athletes become fit and wise
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Build character
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Have super fun!
Participation
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Consent Agreement
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Emergency Information
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Athlete Agreement
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Copy of Birth Certificate
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Copy of Physical Exam
Affiliations
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Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
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United States of America Track & Field (USATF)
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Registration for both memberships will be completed by HERO coaches/staff
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Membership cards will be emailed and/or mailed to your home address
Qualifying Standards
The following benchmarks help guide us in building a competitive team ready to represent Hero Sprint Club at the regional and national levels. They are not strict cutoffs but reflect the performance levels typical of athletes ready for high-level competition. Coaches will also consider attitude, effort, attendance, and growth potential.
13–14 Boys
100m- 12.9 / 200m- 26.5 / 400m- 61.0
100mH- 17.9 / 800m- 2:30
Long Jump / High Jump - 16'6" / 5'0"
13–14 Girls
100m- 13.9 / 200m- 29.5 / 400m- 68.0
100mH- 18.5 / 800m- 2:55
Long Jump / High Jump - 14'0" / 4'0”
15–16 Boys
100m- 11.9 / 200m- 24.5 / 400m- 57.0
110mH- 17.0 / 800m- 2:18
Long Jump / High Jump - 18'0" / 5'4"
15-16 Girls
100m- 13.2 / 200m- 28.0 / 400m- 65.0
100mH- 17.9 / 800m- 2:42
Long Jump / High Jump 15'6" / 4’6"
17–18 Boys
100m- 11.4 / 200m- 23.7 / 400m- 54.9
110mH- 16.0 / 800m- 2:09
Long Jump / High Jump - 19'0" / 5'8"
17–18 Girls
100m- 12.9 / 200m- 26.9 / 400m- 63.0
100mH- 16.9 / 800m- 2:33
Long Jump / High Jump - 16'5" / 4’10"
2026 Summer Schedule
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6/6 - USATF Association Meet, Centre College, Danville, KY
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6/13 - AAU Kentucky District Qualifier, Ballard HS, Louisville, KY
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6/25 - 6/27 - AAU Region 6, Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville, TN
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7/10 - 7/12 - USATF Region 5 Championships, Oberlin, OH
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7/27 - 8/2 - USATF National Junior Olympic Championship, Norwalk, CA
Practice
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Locations: Jeffersonville High School(Jeffersonville, IN) & Scribner Middle School(New Albany, IN)
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Alternative Locations: New Albany Amphitheater
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Summer Training: Monday, Tuesday, (some Wednesdays), Thursday, Friday, 6:00p - 7:30p
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Athletes are responsible for transportation to and from practice
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Promptness is expected
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Bring your own water
Communication
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All team communication will be organized through our Band group
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Athletes and parents will be added once they have registered
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Download the Band App here
Training Essentials
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Proper training shoes (highly recommend buying from running store, go to Pacers & Racers in Jeffersonville or New Albany, IN and receive 15% discount)
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Spikes
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Oversized insulated water bottle
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Yoga mat
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Foam roller
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Resistance rubber bands
Additional Fees
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Uniform Fee - $69 for New Balance singlet
Non-profit / 501c3 status
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We are an active 501c3 organization
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Donations and community partners are welcome
Parental Involvement
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Social activities
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Snacks
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Ideas
Contact
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502-509-7291
