Youth Indoor Track and Field
2026 Indoor registration is OPEN and space is filling FAST! Track our current signup status here...
Overview:
Minnesota Flyers Track & Field hosts two competitive seasons of track and field each year: the Indoor season below, and an Outdoor Season May-July. We also offer spring and fall non-competitive training sessions for athletes interested in continuing their fitness and skills. The Flyers coaching staff provides appropriate age and skill-based training for youth of all ages, and as an ODP/PDP, also offers comprehensive training for elite athletes. Additionally, because strength is critical in order to be a successful and injury-free athlete, our year-round Performance Strength training offers athletes grades 8th+ the opportunity to perform at your best, reduce risk of injury, and maximize your potential for and during any sport. Visit our Performance Strength page for details (current year registrants receive a significantly discounted rate)!
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Our indoor season provides the opportunity for athletes to continue refining the technique, mechanics, and fundamentals needed for all track and field events and/or gain fitness for other sports. Indoor track is also a fun and beneficial way to learn the value of off-season training while complementing your other winter activities. It has become a favorite of athletes preparing for spring sports and registration always fills early!
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All of our coaches and staff members are unpaid volunteers. They continuously choose to be here because they want to support the youth track & field community, and make this sport possible for everyone. What you invest in us is directly invested back into your/your child's track & field experience with the Minnesota Flyers!
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Our indoor season tends to fill FAST so keep an eye on the site and be ready to register as soon registration opens! We will always post the date and time registration will open.
Current registrants looking for season information can find those details by logging into the Team Site.
(A full team schedule is available to registered members only.)
Find information on our youth levels here: (details updated seasonally prior to registration opening)
Elite
"We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort." ~JO
Eligibility: High School, 9th-12th grade (generally ages 14-18)
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Description: Athletes are offered a highly structured and progressive training format to further develop skills, techniques and mechanics, prepare for the elite and collegiate world of track & field, and enhance their competitive edge. Elite is standard-based and all interested athletes must submit a request form prior to registering. For those interested in pursuing track beyond high school and even college: we are connected with a nationwide network of college and professional coaches, and continue to produce numerous champions and place winners of all levels, Olympians, state and collegiate record-holders, professional athletes, and collegiate scholarship athletes. Your elite nature will truly be brought forward and showcased within our Elite level!
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Season Information:
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December 1 - March 8
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Practice attendance is mandatory due to the progressive nature of this sport​​
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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University of Minnesota Field House - Mon/Thurs 6-8pm, Saturdays 1-3pm or 12-1:30pm
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Additional Practice - TBD (details coming soon)
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Some days are subject to change so please check the schedule before you leave!​
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Meets are available​ - Participation is highly encouraged
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Practice attendance is mandatory due to the progressive nature of this sport​​
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Fee: $550 Registration code will be provided to accepted athletes; Fee includes USATF
membership, performance shirt, equipment, and facility fees​​.
Competitive
"Incomparable, next level results. The Flyers prepared me for college and beyond. I'm grateful and humbled. I would not have realized my dreams in this sport without them!" ~JF
Eligibility: All athletes grades 7-12 (generally ages 12-18)
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Description: Athletes are offered a focused training structure to develop skill levels, prepare for the outdoor season, and enhance the competitive edge. Elite/ODP development is automatically included in our competitive structure, and participation in meets is highly encouraged to promote progress but is not included with registration due to individual athlete weekend schedules during the winter. For those interested in track beyond high school, MNF enjoys relationships with a nationwide network of college coaches and continues to produce numerous MSHSL, USATF** Junior Olympic, and NCAA champions and place winners, Olympians, professional athletes, and collegiate scholarships. You WILL progress in this sport through training with our Competitive level.
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Season Information:
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January 5 - March 8
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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University of Minnesota Field House - Mon/Thurs 6-7:30pm, Saturdays 1-2:30pm​
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Optional Pre-Season (12/1-12/29) - Mon/Thurs 6-8pm, Saturdays 12-1:30pm
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Some days are subject to change so please check the schedule before you leave!​
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Meets are available​
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Practice and meet attendance is highly encouraged due to the progressive nature of this sport​​​
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Fee: $300 (Includes USATF membership, performance shirt, equipment, and facility fees​​)
Intermediate
"We've been with 3 different teams and finally found a home. My child has come out of her shell, made friends, traveled the nation, and discovered a sport that will bring her a lifetime of joy!" ~NH
Eligibility: All 6th grade athletes and athletes in 4-5th grade with prior experience (generally ages 9-11)
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​​​Description: MNF provides a structured yet fun, age-appropriate "learning to train" format designed for young athletes in grades 4-5 who have prior experience with us or greater experience in other competitive sports, and is appropriate for all athletes in 6th grade. Due to seasonal family schedules, meet participation is encouraged but not included. The Intermediate and Competitive levels practice concurrently and emerging elite development applied to the training format where appropriate. Movement between Developmental and Intermediate is common during the season. (Athletes in grades 4-5 who have not previously participated in track and field or another competitive sport are asked to join our Developmental level.)
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​​Season Information:
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January 5 - March 8
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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University of Minnesota Field House - Mon/Thurs 6-7:30pm
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Some days are subject to change so please check the schedule before you leave!​
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Meets are available
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Practice and meet attendance is highly encouraged due to the progressive nature of this sport​
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​​Fee: $300 (Includes USATF membership, performance shirt, equipment, and facility fees​​)
Developmental
"A truly exceptional coaching staff. My son has learned so much about this sport and his capabilities while having FUN. He can't wait for practice. It's the highlight of his week!" ~MR
Eligibility: Beginners in grades K-5 (generally ages 5-10)
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Description: MNF's knowledgeable and positive approach to youth athletic development offers children an engaging, fun, and dynamic way to learn about the sport of track and field. Practices are designed using a "learn by doing" format and meets are encouraged but not mandatory. To encourage development toward meets, we host 2-3 inter-club "mini-meets" during the season. (Athletes in grades 4-5 who have previous experience with us or need additional athletic challenge are encouraged to consider our Intermediate level.) Our Developmental group tends to fill fast so register early to ensure enrollment!
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Season Information:
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January 9 - March 8
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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Hopkins West Middle School - Fridays 6:15-7:15pm
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Meets are available
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Attendance is highly encouraged due to the progressive nature of this sport​
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Fee: $200 (Includes USATF membership, performance shirt, equipment, and facility fees​​)
Submitting an evaluation form is a separate process from enrollment. Should you qualify, you will be sent an access code to either sign up directly into Elite, or upgrade from Competitive. Note - If you do not meet the standards but are really close, please still submit a form. We WILL take time with us, work ethic, attendance, and consistent progress into consideration. Space is extremely limited due to the specialization of this level!!
Limited financial aid is available. If you are in need of assistance affording any of our season fees, instructions and application link can be found in each season's registration form as well as on our Policies page. Due to how fast our indoor registration fills, we recommend submitting your request anytime prior to registration opening to have approval in place ahead of time.
Quick FAQ's:
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Comprehensive season details and team site access are provided to registered members.
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Practice schedule excludes holidays, severe weather cancellations, and unexpected facility closures.
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Meet Entry Fees are typically $15-$20. Meets are optional and not included in our program registration during indoor season as many households have weekend activities that conflict with meet days. Elite meets are available - complete information provided on our team site.
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Attendance questions? Practices are not mandatory, but attending as many as possible is encouraged since this is such a progressive sport. There is an attendance expectation for relay members. The same applies to meet attendance.
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Looking for team-specific information? To protect the privacy and safety of our youth athletes, complete details regarding our season are accessible to registered members on the team app or team site.
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Parent orientation is now conducted via presentation with follow-up question/answer sessions in early May and early June. Attendance by one parent/guardian is mandatory as there is much information to cover regarding the outdoor season. (Orientation materials include privacy-protected information so are only available to registered members.)
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Existing USATF membership that you need to affiliate with our program? Please Log in to your USATF profile and request an affiliation change in your profile details. We can no longer process affiliation changes at the club level so make sure to submit your request in a timely manner as it must go through an approval process that can take anywhere from a couple of days to weeks (which can also affect meet eligibility).
Questions are welcome at admin@minnesotaflyers.com. (Current registrants can receive faster responses by messaging through the app.) Please be aware we can only share our full schedule and in-depth season information with registered members. Thank you!
SEE YOU AT THE TRACK!!!
Plan ahead! The USATF MN Association Junior Olympic Championship is held annually on the weekend following the MSHSL Boys & Girls State High School Meet, the Region JO meet either the weekend of or following July 4th, and Nationals the last week of July. Please plan vacations and participation in other events accordingly. You must compete in the Association JO meet to qualify to advance to Regions and Nationals unless you meet one of the Rule 300 waiver requirements.