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Eligibility

Portland AC is open to all athletes in Oregon and SW Washington. There are no team fees or attndance requirements and kids should feel welcome to join any practice at any time.

 

Training Groups


Sprint Training Group This group includes the short and long sprints along with the 4x100 relay. The coaches vary workouts for younger and older athletes as necessary.

Middle-Distance Group The middle distance group consists of athletes concentrating on the 800/1500 combination. They begin with general aerobic training early in the season and progress toward an anaerobic stamina and speed emphasis later in their training season.

Distance Training Group The distance runners are those athletes concentrating on the 1500/3000 combination. This group begins their training with the middle distance group doing aerobic base work. Later in the season they'll concentrate on advanced aerobic training.

 
USATF Membership

To be eligible to compete in the season ending Junior Olympic series athletes must be registered members of USA Track and Field.

Annual cost for youth membership - $20
Register online at the USATF Member Site

 
Team Orientation
For an overview of the 2010 Portland AC season please please review the presentation handout from our season orientation.