TRACK & FIELD
EXPERIENCE THE BLACKWATCH DIFFERENCE
Why BlackWatch Track?
- BlackWatch Track is more than a club—it’s an elite, program with year-round opportunities built for athletes of all skill levels.
- With high-level coaching, top-tier strength training, elite facilities, and a supportive community, BW Track is designed to challenge and develop every athlete.
- Our program fosters growth, competition, and excellence, ensuring each athlete reaches their full potential in a competitive yet encouraging environment.
BLACKWATCH TRACK OPTIONS
Speed Academies
An offseason training program for all athletes requiring speed development from entry to advance levels. This program gives athletes the competitive advantage with the extra conditioning and Coach KD will focus on weight training, condititioning, fundamentals, and technique within each session..
Fall Speed Academy
Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays as 1 hour classes, August - October at 6:00 at BlackWatch Sports off HWY 280.
Athletes can either drop-in at $40 per class or purchase a membership for $275 a month for 3 months and have unlimited access to 24 total sessions.
PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP
Spring Speed Academy
Offered on Mondays as 1.5 hour classes, March - April at 6:00 at BlackWatch Sports off HWY 280.
Athletes can either drop-in at $40 per class or purchase a membership for $250 and have unlimited access to 8 total sessions.
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 2027
Indoor Track
NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY
Registration Opens: October 2026
Practices: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 6:00 – 7:30 pm (November - Early February)
Practice Locations: BlackWatch Sports on Mondays and Fridays on the track on Wednesdays
Season Meets: 4 Meets (Typically Dec., Jan., and 2 in February)
Tuition is $550 that covers AAU athlete fees, team fees, meet entry fees, 54 hours of instruction during held practices for season, and coaches fees for meets.
Uniforms will be an additional $130 if you are new. Summer track athletes will wear the same uniforms. Uniforms change every summer season. The uniform cost includes the athletes race top, race bottoms and meet t-shirt.
All our indoor athletes will get the opportunity to join the speed academy in March and April for free. This program helps bridge the gap between the indoor season training and outdoor season.
Summer Track
Elite Team
May 9th: Elite Tryouts Option
The Elite team is designed for athletes who are highly motivated and committed to track. These athletes will perform at a higher standard and are expected much more of them.
Practice Schedule
Running 3 times a week @ 1.5 hrs
*Starts May 4th
Weight Training 2 times a week @ 1.5 hrs
*Starts May 5th
Full Season Travel
·Wherever we need to be to build our program and provide the best competitive opportunities for our athletes. This could include Birmingham and surrounding areas as well as out of state.
·2nd Regional Qualifier in Knoxville, TN in late June.
·Junior Olympics – July 29-August 8, 2026 in Des Moines, IA.
$1,300 Tuition
Youth Team
The Youth team is designed for athletes who are new to track, using track for conditioning or need less commitment level.
Practice Schedule
Running 3 times a week @ 1.5 hrs
*Starts May 4th
Full Season Travel
·Birmingham and surrounding areas
Youth athletes have the ability to still qualify and advance through regional qualifiers to the Junior Olympics. Some events may require travel outside of the Southeast. Example locations include:
·2nd Regional Qualifier in Knoxville, TN in late June..
·Junior Olympics – July 29-August 8, 2026 in Des Moines, IA.
$650 Tuition
TUITION FEE
Covers AAU membership fees, meet entry fees, uniforms, weight training, coaches fees, and administrative fees.
UNIFORMS
Females will receive a tank top, shorts, and t-shirt. Males will be provided a race top and bottom with a t-shirt. Optional athlete and fan gear will be available for purchase.
MEETS
2026 Meets TBD
PRACTICE
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 6:30–8 pm
Location: Heardmont Park
*On rainy days practice will be at BlackWatch Sports.
WEIGHT TRAINING
***Elite Team Only***
Starts May 5, 2026
Tuesday & Thursdays @ BlackWatch
6:30pm - 7:30pm
ADVANCEMENT
2nd Regional Qualifier & Junior Olympics is not included in tuition for the youth team. These meet & coach fees are an additional cost & are based on athlete qualifications & participation.
Jun 25-28, 2026: Knoxville (Qualifier)
Jul 23-Aug 2: Houston (JO)
Program History
The BlackWatch Track team, established in the summer of 2022, welcomes youth and adult athletes of all experience levels. Our program covers track and field fundamentals, max velocity training, strength programs, core conditioning, and flexibility sessions to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
We believe every athlete deserves top-notch training, and our dedicated coaches are here to provide it. Additionally, our athletes benefit from the support of Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery, focusing on injury prevention and offering services to keep them healthy throughout their training.
AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS
2025 JO Qualifiers
Abbey Lawrence
Amir Peeples
Alivia Todd
Ava Clark
Britton Earnest
Chancelor Johnson
Dalla Rooks
Emma Clency
Grace Garrett
Jackie Ramirez
Jaxon VanOkelel
Jordynn Keith
Madyson Burney
Maya Cooper
Morgan Thomas
Nya Hicks
Tameron Brown
2026 JO Qualifiers
*Aaron Leonard
Alyssa McCaslin
Amir Peeples
*Anisley Paiter
Ava Clark
Chase Terry
*Hartley Cook
*Isabella Cirkovic
*Jackie Ramirez
*Jaxon VanOkelel
Joi Bridgeforth
*Jordynn Keith
Joseph Rhea
Juniper Aldridge
*Justin Clark
*Kennedy Turner
Nya Hicks
Ryleigh McDonald
Shelbie Bishop
Tameron Brown
Tyler Hall-Yelling
*not pictured
2027 JO Qualifiers
This could be you!
AAU REGISTRATION
Each athlete is registered with AAU (the "Amateur Athletic Union of the United States"). This membership is managed by BlackWatch and included in tuition and is required for summer and indoor seasons.
AGES
Youth: 6-18 | Open Masters: 19-23
Pre-Masters: 24-29 | Sub-Masters: 30-34
Masters: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+
There are select meets that allow for toddler races and coach/parent relays. These will be announced prior to those meets so that if others want to participate. Registration fees would apply for the meet.
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BlackWatch Sports
157 Resource Center Parkway Ste. 107
Birmingham, Alabama 35242, United States
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