Overview:

• The Ojai Roadrunners Youth Track & Field club is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization in Ojai, CA that teaches the fundamentals of Track & Field in various running and field events.

• We are dedicated to inspire, develop and promote athleticism, leadership, and love of community through Track & Field.

• All area youth ages 7 - 18 of any athletic ability can participate in our annual program and are encouraged to join the Club. No experience is necessary.

• Athletes will get fit, improve their speed, endurance and strength, learn teamwork, make new friends and have lots of fun!

• Parents will see kids improve their athletic ability and confidence, and will also be part of a great group of parents and community members!

• The 2023 Season of the Roadrunners included approximately 92 youth athletes.

• The Roadrunners was established in 1976 and is one of the founding members of the Ventura County Youth Track Conference (VCYTC) 501(c)(3) Tax ID 77-0273966.

Calendar:

• Registration for the upcoming season opens November - March.

• The full season runs 12 weeks from February - May.

• Practice begins in the first week of February.

• Regular Season Meets begin in March.

• Meet Finals / Championships and the Awards Banquet are in April / May.

• Go to Calendar for more information on key dates during the season.

Practices and Meets:

Athletes train 2 - 3 days a week in various events by age group at Nordhoff High School, then compete in meets on Saturdays. Track (running) and Field events include:

• Track (Sprints): 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, Hurdles (80 m, 100 m), Relays (4 x 100 m or 400 m), (4 x 400 m or 1600 m).

• Track (Middle / Distance): 800 m, 1600 m, 3200 m.

• Field: Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put

• Go to Practice for more information on practice dates and times.

• Go to Meets for more information on our meet dates, times and requirements.

Program Requirements:

• Athletes, Parents, Coaches and Volunteers must adhere to our Program Requirements to be eligible to participate in our program. These requirements include:

• Parents: Agree to complete online registration application, pay all fees, sign all waivers, volunteer for at least 1 shift at each of our Home meets, and follow our Code of Conduct at all practices and meets.

• Athletes: Agree to follow our Code of Conduct for all practices and meets.

• Coaches / Volunteers: Agree to follow our Code of Conduct for all practices and meets.

• Go to Program Requirements for more information.