For the first time, Palatine Pack is pleased to offer a spring track session for athletes that are in 3rd-6th grade and not part of a middle school track team. This session will focus on the fundamentals of speed, agility and endurance of track and field and is great for athletes of any skill level. Athletes will learn the the basics of long jump, use mini hurdles to work on sprint mechanics, and be introduced to speed interval training. Coaches will also use gameplay to keep athletes engaged throughout the session.

This session will not have any track and field meets and will only focus on the fundamentals of track. If any meets become available during our time, we will notify parents and they may choose to participate at their own cost.

Any questions please email palatinepack@gmail.com or call 847-754-1300

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Price

• Cost is $115 for the full session.

• Ask about financial assistance. We will not turn away any athlete due to financial reasons. Call or email Alex Soto (847) 754-1300 or Palatinepack@gmail.com

Dates and Times

• First day of practice is Tuesday, April 9th

• Notice date change because of inclement weather

• Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Practices run from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Winston Campus Jr High track and at the Palatine Park District Ost Field on days that the Winston track is not available. Coaches will communicate exact locations before the season begins

• Final Practice will be Thursday, May 9th

Registration Includes

• Team T-Shirt

• Coaching

• Insurance

• Track rentals

Coaches:

• Emily Baldwin - ebaldwin714@gmail.com

• Alec Bollman - bollman@saoc.org

• Joe Ahlgrim - josahlg@gmail.com

Our Mission

We offer cross country training and racing for any 5th-8th grader. While we are a club by definition, we do not operate as a traditional club. We welcome kids of all abilities in hopes of fostering a love for running. Our goals are to build community, teach the fundamentals of the sport, compete to each runner’s fullest potential, and have fun while doing it. Every member of our club gets an equal opportunity to improve and compete. 

Our training is tailored to the needs of the individual. We teach basic fitness activities and the fundamentals of cross country to our newest runners while also providing elite training programs for our more fit and experienced runners. All athletes will be challenged to get better each day while focusing on having fun through gameplay and teamwork.