Track and Field

Do you like to run, jump or throw? Come check out the Mavericks' Track and Field program! We have excellent coaching for all levels of athletes across a wide range of events - from everyone from beginners to serious highschool athletes. We participate in track meets with public, private & homeschool teams where our athletes can enjoy the friendships, fun, and competition. Come on out and experience being part of the Mavs family!

BREAKING NEWS: Winter Off-Season Training starts October 21!

Track and Field season runs from January to April:

• Practices begin in January and are held at the Knox Junior High track (1226 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380) on Mondays and Thursdays at from 5:30 to 7:30pm

• Track meets are held throughout the Houston area beginning in February and continuing through mid-April, when the season concludes with the Texas Homeschool State Track and Field Championship

• Highschool track meets are usually held on Saturdays and typically last from 8:00am to until late afternoon.

• Middle School track meets are typically held after school hours on weekdays from 4:00 to 8:00pm

Outside of track and field season, runners can continue to develop their strength and speed with our Off-Season Track Training programs. Registration for this is typically offered in sessions for the fall (August to October) and winter (October to January).

Track and Field is for athletes between the age of 8 and 18 or grades 4 through 12. See the table below to help you select the proper grade for your athlete. High School athletes will compete against JV and Varsity teams from other schools. Middle School athletes will typically compete against teams made up of 5th through 8th graders.

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Q: What track and field events can my child participate in?

A: The Houston Mavericks coaching staff will assess your athlete's skills and abilities, and they will be able to participate in one or more of the following events:

• Sprinter running events: 100, 200, and 400 M Dash
• Hurdles: 100/110 M and 300 M hurdles
• Distance running events: 800 M, 1200 M, 1600 M (HS), 2400 M, and 3200 M (HS)
• Relays (4x100 M; 4x200 M; 4x400 M)
• Long, Triple, and High Jump
• Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin

Q: I have never been to a track meet - how do they work?

A: The track meets we attend range from very small events up to very large events with hundreds of athletes! Large track meets may have mutiple heats for each event, and both track and field events can be going on simulateously - so paying attention to the schedule and announcements at each meet is important for parents and athletes! Also, we NEED parents to be ready to help: hauling equipment, setting up and taking down the team tents, making sure the athletes get to their events on time, timing races, help with raking jump pits, measuring discus and shots and jumps, and setting up hurdles.

Q: What time should I be at the race?

A: Your athlete should plan to arrive at the team tent at least 45 minutes to one hours before the race. Allow for extra time for parking, walking to the tent area, and some cushion for rolling starts. This allows ample time to lace up the shoes, warm up with your teammates, get your racing bibs on, go to the bathroom, get to the starting line, and received last minute race instructions.

Q: What are my payment options?

A: Our new registration system allows you to pay using a debit/credit card (for an additional fee) or using your checking account. You can pay the full amount at the time of registration, or in multiple installments. However, if you prefer to pay using another method, please speak with Coach Reagan or David McClelland.