Frequently Asked Questions
A. No. You are only required to have a membership for the track association you plan to compete in AAU or USATF
A. Yes. In order to compete in an AAU or USATF sanctioned meet you must have a valid AAU or USATF membership.
A. Huntsville Metro Track Club’s outdoor season starts at the end of the school year. Several of our older athletes compete on the High School Level and are unable to compete until the school season ends. Outdoor season ends the first week of August.
A. No. Each athlete is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from meets.
A. Yes. Depending on where your meet is located you may be required to travel up to and in excess of 2 hours away. Qualifier meets like the Junior Olympics have been held in locations as far away as California. Please speak with one of our staff members for more detailed information.
A. Depending on the number of registered athletes, a track meet can be an all day event. Smaller meets usually start around 7am or 8am and end around 3pm or 4pm. Larger meets can start as early as 7am and end as late as 8pm or 9pm.
We require all of our athletes to report to the meet at least 2 hours in advance of their first scheduled event. Track meets run on a rolling schedule, which means an event can start as early as 1 hour ahead of schedule. Please contact one of our staff members if you have any questions.
A. Depending on the meet location, you may be allowed to bring tents, chairs, small coolers and any other items to make your day at the track as comfortable as possible. Please do not bring glass containers or alcoholic beverages to any track meet.
A. Runners should not consume any milk or dairy products before or during a meet. Please provide fruit, veggies, water, juice and a good source of protein for your runner(s). Pay close attention to the salt content in the items you bring for your athlete. Gatorade is good for replacing electrolytes AFTER a run. Please encourage your athlete to consume as much water as possible to stay hydrated before, during and after any meet or practice.
Throwers and Jumpers should also watch what they consume prior to competing. If you stick the items listed above for runners, your athlete should have all the nutrients and energy they need to have a successful meet.