Before considering trying out for track, please be aware of the following: Track Team members must be available Monday through Thursday for practices, from 3:45-5:00 from February to May 2026. Track meets will vary throughout the week. If you have a regularly scheduled weekly or biweekly activity or event outside of school that meets before 5:00, then track may not be for you. Due to the large number of students interested in participating in track, we have no choice but to have tryouts. Unfortunately, not all students trying out will make the team. We are only able to accommodate a certain number of athletes at each meet, as we are limited to event entries. 

Conditioning Days (optional) – Feb. 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 12th after school on the track from 3:45-5:00pm. Completed physical required. See link below for form.

Try-outs: will be the week of February 17th - 20th after school on the track from 3:45-5:30pm.

   - Girls' Tryouts - Feb. 17 and 19

   - Boys' Tryouts - Feb. 18 and 20

* It is important to be at both days of tryouts.

Note: Students will be released with 2nd load bus riders and report to the PE locker rooms to change if they need to and then head out to the track. 

You must have a completed physical form dated 4/15/25 or later turned in by the first day of try-outs (see link below for form). Since being on the track team requires off-campus travel and a level of independence at meets, a student's conduct is a factor in making the team.          

Things you need to know if you make the team:

1. Attend Mandatory Parent Meeting - Thursday Feb. 26 @ 5:15pm.

2. Fees: 

   1. Each athlete is required to pay $60.00 for insurance, which can be done through the school app. https://knoxschools.schoolcashonline.com/

   2. In addition, there will be a team fee of $50. This will cover the cost of a team T-shirt, meet entry fees, end of the year banquet, uniform and equipment replacement.

3. Attendance is important! You are expected to attend practice every day, Monday–Thursday, 3:45-5:00. An absence from practice will require a note from a parent. Unexcused or habitual absences may result in not being able to participate in the meets.

4. This is a competitive team; you are expected to work hard.

5. You must maintain a “C” average to stay on the team. Anything below will result in not being able to participate in meets.

6. Good sportsmanship is essential for being a part of the West Valley Track Team.