OUTDOOR TRACK SEASON
2026 Spring & Summer Season Registration
We are excited to kick off the 2026 season! To ensure our athletes have access to elite facilities, equipment, and coaching, the following fee structure has been established for the upcoming Spring and Summer sessions.
The Parent Information Meeting for the 2026 Spring & Summer Season was held on March 28, 2026 @ 11AM CST. To review a recording of the meeting click on the link below and note the recording passcode below the link:
Click Here for Parent Information Meeting
Recording Passcode: x@WwC6cY
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: March 28, 2026
- Registration Deadline: May 2, 2026
- Payment Deadline: All fees must be paid in full by May 2, 2026
- Note: The registration page requires a password to access. Please ensure you've had a one-on-one discussion with Coach Kevin Woodson prior to attempting to register. During that discussion you will be provided the password.
Trial By Fire AAU Club Code: UR23X4BRJ
AAU Membership Fee (Pay directly to AAU): $22
AAU Website: https://www.aausports.org/
Season Dues: $385 per Athlete (Please note there are NO REFUNDS once registration fee has been paid)
Based on a projected roster of 40 athletes. Additionally, uniform costs are not included.
Our registration fees are "all-in" to cover the operational costs of the club. Here is a transparent breakdown of how your dues support the team:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Insurance | $200 |
| Facility Use | $2,000 |
| Track & Field Program Support (e.g. Website, Formsite/Registration, Zoom, etc.) | $1,100 |
| Track & Field Program Execution (e.g. Coaching Fees, Coaches Travel, Coaches Education) | $8,000 |
| Track & Field Equipment | $2,000 |
| Club Banquet | $2,000 |
Total Season Operating Budget
The total projected cost to operate the club for the 2026 Spring/Summer season is $15,300. By distributing these costs across the team, we are able to provide a high-caliber experience for every athlete.
Official Trial By Fire Uniform Orders
All athletes competing this season are required to wear the Trial By Fire club uniform. To ensure your athlete is race-ready, please click the link below and submit your uniform order:
SUSTAINING THE DRIVE
OUTDOOR TRACK SEASON
The Outdoor Season is the manifestation of the athlete's "Drive." This is the time to compete, set personal records, and chase qualification for National meets, such as New Balance, Nike, Brooks and Junior Olympics. The focus shifts from controlled drills to maximizing performance and learning to sustain effort over an entire season and against the toughest competition.
WHEN & WHERE
PRACTICE TIMES & LOCATION
PRACTICE DAYS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
PRACTICE TIMES:
- Monday - Thursday Practice: Jumpers and Hurdlers report at 5:15PM | Runners report at 6:15PM, practice ends at 8:15PM
- Saturday Practice: Jumpers and Hurdlers report at 9:00AM | Runners report at 10:00AM, practice ends at 12:00PM
Race Execution
Competition-level pace work, race simulation, and mastering the composure needed to react to race conditions.
The Championship journey
Navigating District, Regional, and National Qualifiers. We teach athletes how to manage travel, focus, and pressure on a national stage.
Life lessons in action
Reinforcing sportsmanship, handling success and failure, and demonstrating the character and commitment instilled in the Indoor Season.
the goal
To achieve peak performance, qualify for national competition, and successfully demonstrate the long-term character Drive developed through our program.
