Youth Outdoor Track and Field
Spring/Summer 2026 registration opening in March!
Overview:
Minnesota Flyers Track & Field hosts two competitive seasons of track and field each year: the Outdoor season below, and an Indoor Season January-March. We also offer spring and fall non-competitive training sessions for athletes interested in continuing their fitness and skills. The Flyers coaching staff provides coaching for all events in an age-appropriate and skill-based training format for youth of all ages, and as an ODP, we automatically offer 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 8+ 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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Looking to advance your athletic career beyond high school? Numerous collegiate, professional, and even Olympic athletes began their careers with the Flyers and experienced much-recruiting success with us through the USATF Junior Olympics!
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Summer track is a great way to set new goals, try new events and distances, and/or give multi-events such as the Pentathlon, Heptathlon, or Decathlon a try! Plus our captains organize many fun team-bonding events making all your hard work and effort a fun team experience for all ages and experience levels!
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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!
Current registrants looking for season information can find those details by logging into the Team Site.
Full team schedule is available to registered members.
Find information on our youth levels here: (details updated seasonally prior to registration opening)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must be registered AND AFFILIATED with our team prior to the Association level meet deadline to participate in the Junior Olympic series. Make sure to register early to avoid conflicts and to be eligible for Junior Olympic competition!
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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May 18 - August 7
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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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Hopkins High School Stadium - M/T/Th/F 7:15-9:15pm
- ​​​Wednesdays starting on June 10th - 6:15-8:15pm
- Saturdays starting on June 13th - 12-2pm (optional)
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*Mondays & Thursdays only from May 18 - June 4
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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: TBD Registration code and link will be provided to accepted athletes; Fee includes USATF
membership, performance shirt, uniform set, all local meet entries, 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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May 18 - August 7
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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Hopkins High School Stadium - M/T/Th/F 7:15-8:45pm
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*Mondays & Thursdays only from May 18 - June 4
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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: TBD (Includes USATF membership, performance shirt, uniform set, 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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May 18 - August 7
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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Hopkins High School Stadium - Mondays & Thursdays 7:15-8:45pm
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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: TBD (Includes USATF membership, performance shirt, uniform set, 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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May 18 - August 7
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Locations, Dates, & Times:
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Hopkins High School Stadium - Mondays & Thursdays 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: TBD (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.
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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Junior Olympic meet interest? MNF has team accommodations in place at the host cities and will provide details to registered members. Qualifiers are encouraged to consider the USATF** Region and National level meets to broaden experience, perspectives, and collegiate opportunities. We are proud to hold the highest advancement rate in our association's Junior Olympic series!! (Chaperoned athlete travel options are available for JH/HS ages.)
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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 we recommend you submit your request in a timely manner as all change requests go through an approval process that can take anywhere from a couple of days to weeks (which can also affect Junior Olympic eligibility).
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*4 day/week practices begin the first week of June - complete details are on the team calendar.
**USATF is America's premiere track and field organization and the governing body of our sport.
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 in-depth season information with registered members. Thank you!
SEE YOU AT THE TRACK!!!
Important note for anyone planning to participate in USATF JO's: The USATF MN Association Junior Olympic Championship is held annually on the weekend following the MSHSL Boys & Girls State High School Meet. 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.