Membership Information

How to Become an Athlete/Member of the Arizona Speedstars Track Club

1. Signup for an Account at speedstars.org

If you have not already signed-up for a speedstars.org account, please do so now by clicking the "Login/Signup" link at the top of the page. You will need to be logged-in to complete the registration process.

2. Read "Important Information for Parents & Athletes"

Please see below for all you need to know about coaches, track meets, practices, fundraising, fees, and parent participation.

3. Print Your USATF (USA Track and Field) Annual Membership Application

4. Register Your Athlete(s)

You can find the USATF Membership Application HERE.

The Athlete Registration form will allow you to sign and submit without uploading your application. However, your athlete will not be allowed to practice or compete until you have provided us with the completed, signed form. Once we receive it, we will handle the rest of the necessary steps to register your athlete with USA Track & Field (your Arizona Speedstars registration fee includes your annual membership with USATF).

When you are ready, click the link at the bottom of the page to access your secure registration form (it can also be accessed by clicking the Athlete Registration link on your Account page).

5. Registration Fees

Upon completion of your Athlete Registration form, you will be automatically directed to the Programs page, where you can select the right program for your athlete and submit payment.

Important Information for Parents & Athletes

Coaches:

All coaches are volunteers. We do this for the love of the sport, the love of our athletes, and the growth and knowledge that these athletes will take with them to the communities in which they live and will serve later in their lives.
All coaches have background checks and are cleared through the USATF protocols and training.

Track Meets:

All 2024 USATF Regulation, State Championship and Junior Olympic meets will be held throughout the state of Arizona. Typically held on Saturdays and some Sundays and begin early morning and last well into the evening.
USATF 2024 Junior Olympic Region 10 Championships will be held in Colorado.
2024 Junior Olympic National Championships will be held at Texas A&M
Athletes will compete against others in the appropriate age group. Athletes will be assigned the age group in which they will be turning during the competition year. Example: If the athlete is 12 turning 13 in 2024 they will participate in the 13-14 age group.

Practices:

Begin December 4th – End of July (until the last athlete is eliminated in championship meets)
Days & Times will be Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm
Location - Split between Verrado High School and ALA - West Foothills
- See TeamSnap Calendar for Times and Locations as this may vary on needs of the schools.
Athletes must have a good pair of running shoes and a water bottle for each practice.
Recommended: Running Spikes or Event specific shoes
*We may schedule an occasional Saturday morning practice.
**Some adjustments may occur during local school track season

Fundraising:

All members of Arizona Speedstars are responsible for participating in club fundraising events. The purpose of our fundraising is to attempt to offset the cost to parents for out-of-state travel, needed equipment, and snacks/drinks for meets. Fundraisers may include business supported events where athletes will be asked to promote a fundraising night where the business will donate a % of proceeds to the team, 50/50 raffles, community dinner/BINGO night, etc. Parents may donate to the Club of $300.00 in lieu of participating in fundraisers.

All Parent Participation:

At each meet our team is responsible to run the shotput event. This means that we need at least 3-4 parents and 1 coach in that area until all age groups have participated according to the schedule. Here are the job duties that will need to be covered.

Fetcher – After the implement has been thrown, the fetcher will collect the ball and roll it back. Also helps determine if the ball is “out” of the playing field (hit the line or outside of the marked field)
Marker – Must pay attention to where the ball lands and place the marking pole at the nearest indentation made by the implement. Must determine if the ball is “out” of the playing field (hit the line or outside of the marked field)
Sheet Documenter – Will be given the clipboard to “check in” athletes, ensure athletes remain in order, and document the measurements announced by the measurer.
Measurer – Must ensure the athlete throws comply with regulations (no running start, feet do not go outside of the ring or on top of the board, ball thrown from the neck area and not like a baseball, leaves the circle out the back). Measurements are in meters and will be measured from the marking pole to the inside of the board.
Tape puller – The tape measure must go across the center dot of the throwing circle to ensure an accurate measurement. The tape puller ensures the tape is pulled tight and across the center for the measurer.

Important Info