The Valley Raiders Track Club does not pre-qualify young athletes in regards to their physical or mental capacity to participate and perform in this organization, so long as they meet age and medical requirements established by the Valley Youth Conference Track Program.

The Valley Raiders Track Club coaching staff will determine from the beginning and throughout the season where the athlete’s development and physical abilities will be seeded. Some general standards, which will be observed to determine an athlete’s qualifications, are as follows:

Attendance and timeliness at practices and meets.

Focus on instructions of coaching.

Dedication and determination on carrying out coaching procedure.

Commitment to team spirit.

Camaraderie and interaction with other athletes and adults in the program.

Respectful attitude for track and field etiquette.

Obeying and observing track and field rules.

Having proper attire and equipment at all times for warm-up, warm-down, cross training, plyometrics, special event training and meet competition.

Maintenance and care of uniforms, equipment, and facilities.

Maintaining acceptable academic standards.

Performance level in competition.