Who are we?
Minnesota Flyers Track & Field practices in the west metro, and includes athletes and coaches from across Minnesota, the Twin Cities, and the greater metro area schools. The Flyers look is inspired by the colors of the Minnesota flag to align ourselves with the PRIDE we take in representing our state and the common colors under which ALL Flyer athletes come TOGETHER! Originally named Park Flyers, Minnesota Flyers was introduced to the metro area in 2009 and quickly became one of the leading track and field programs in Minnesota and the surrounding states. We have established a tradition of excellence by providing athletes high-quality coaching and instruction in a fun, all-inclusive environment while encouraging members to achieve personal and team goals. MNF focuses on athletic development using proper mechanics, technique, and form in age and skill-appropriate formats. Our track and field and cross-country programs are designed to advance running and field event skills for those looking to begin or learn more about the sport, bolster existing track and field and/or cross-country careers, compliment another sport, or simply gain a higher level of fitness. The Flyers Performance Strength program provides substantial and measurable increases in athletic performance. MNF programs are open to all ages, beginner through elite athlete, and are a fun, dynamic way to strengthen overall comprehension, fitness, and athletic skill for all! MNF offers elite and ODP training if you're interested in continuing track and field beyond high school or taking your career to the highest levels, and general track and field training if you are just beginning, participating to enhance another sport, or simply looking to learn something new in a positive and energetic environment! We encourage athletes to explore their boundaries through age and skill-appropriate strategies that teach fundamental form and mechanics to fine-tune technique needed in individual events and positions in other sports. Our belief in building a strong team relationship while encouraging individual goals helps athletes of all ages bring a positive, confident attitude to any sport. Plus our high retention rate means strong, lasting friendships that span across schools, colleges, jobs, even continents! MNF is more than track and field! We care about you and how this sport can positively impact your lifestyle. Our members learn the importance of proper exercise, nutrition, and rest habits to build healthy minds and bodies, and consistently emphasize these habits - even providing food at track meets to ensure everyone's needs are met. We motivate and inspire our athletes to perceive themselves through "the mind of a champion" to develop positive personal outlook and goals. We emphasize the need to be the "complete student-athlete" to our youth members, especially if you're looking to do collegiate track, and provide academic support through study groups, tutors, ACT/SAT test prep, and additional course work when needed. And we build strong character and citizenship by offering volunteer opportunities that help our adult members stay engaged with community, and provide our youth education in social awareness through acts of compassion, kindness and caring toward others. Graduates of the Flyers have gone on as scholarship athletes to college, have taken their success in the sport to new levels, experienced greater success in other sports programs, or simply had a great time learning everything this sport has to offer. MNF's experienced, knowledgeable, and positive approach to your athletic and character development offers everyone of all ages and skill levels, an engaging, fun, and dynamic environment to become your very best whether on the track, in the classroom, on the job, or simply living life! Join us and experience an inspiring and fun track and field program!
Missions, Values, & Goals
To build successful futures and actualize lifetime aspirations by promoting health, fitness, confidence, motivation, education, life skill development, teamwork, and friendship in an engaging, supportive, and inspirational athletic environment that embraces unity among all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, language, religion, orientation, or gender. Our core values, philosophies, and goals are founded on respect, the unhindered pursuit of continuous development, leadership, excellence, discovery and unity. Every member is expected to uphold these values through self-discipline, honesty, integrity, fairness, hard work and respect toward self, each other, and community. To accomplish our mission, we hold to the following core values and philosophies: -- To speak and act responsibly and with accountability. -- To embody the diversity found in track and field, and the unity it inherently builds. -- To rise above adversity and ally with those in need. -- To promote a bond between athlete/family/team/community. -- To foster positive habits which promote good sportsmanship, pride, dedication, respect, cooperation, caring and understanding of others. -- To promote healthy lifestyles and habits by educating members in the importance of fitness, proper nutrition, rest, sleep, and responsible civil/social choices. -- To help develop the skill levels of each athlete so that they can compete in confidence both locally and beyond. -- To help athletes understand both the mental and physical values and benefits resulting from goal setting, boundary exploration, focus, sacrifice, competition, teamwork and fair play. -- To help members use the benefits gained from their work as athletes in their lives as students, siblings, sons/daughters, neighbors and in the community at large. -- To build confidence in one’s self and trust in and with family members, coaches, teachers, teammates and others. -- To insure all members understand the meaning of commitment, sacrifice and a positive attitude in achieving individual and team goals. -- To support the work of other organizations such as USATF and NSAF in achieving local and national goals. To support our mission, we operate with the following goals: -- Recruit and retain board members with the interest and expertise that supports the Minnesota Flyers (MNF) mission statement. -- Recruit and retain quality coaching and supporting staff who can promote and help MNF achieve its mission statement. -- Offer coaching/mentoring/ training which promotes teamwork, self esteem, and skill development while demonstrating the relationship of member training to their goal setting and achievement. -- Create a training environment which promotes both individual and team success in reaching and exceeding set goals. -- Teach members how to appropriately respond to both success and failure in achieving individual and team goals. -- Make members aware of both the opportunity and responsibilities they assume in representing their community, their family, their teammates, their sport, and themselves in all MNF sponsored events and activities and beyond. -- Help design, monitor and evaluate all club activities to insure they are compatible with the individual’s physical and mental well being as well as their ongoing development. -- Develop and refine individual and team training programs which teach/instruct techniques in running, jumping and throwing that are age and experience appropriate. -- Support the development of other sports and the healthy well-being of multi-sport athletes through the transferable skills offered by track and field. -- Promote the Club as a positive resource for the larger community beyond its former, current and potential members. -- Strive for excellence in our words, actions, and beliefs.
Program Policies
The following policies are included in the waiver portion of all Minnesota Flyers Track and Field program registration forms. By signing the waiver you acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of these policies. Thank you for helping us cultivate a safe, healthy, positive, and engaging environment where high quality programming and excellence can be enjoyed by all! 1. Registration and Payment Policy: To participate in Minnesota Flyers programs all required forms and payment of fees must be completed. 2. Refund/Cancellation Policy: Our registration fees cover per-athlete non-refundable costs that we must pay in order to operate this program. Because of this, we do not offer refunds for any of our seasons and levels. Thank you for your understanding! 3. Schedule Changes: Minnesota Flyers reserves the right to change published schedules due to weather concerns or facility conflicts or closures. We will make every effort to schedule a makeup date for practice missed for these reasons. The remaining policies and requirements are available for view/download in the registration form, waiver, and season orientation: -- Age Verification Requirement -- Athlete Code of Conduct -- Parent Code of Conduct -- Pole Vault Policy -- Athlete Travel Policy & Requirements -- Volunteer Policy
