Registration for Middle School Outdoor Track and Field is now closed.  Registration for our Summer Program will open late May/early June.  See you then!

Did you know that one of the largest and most successful youth track and field programs in New England is right here in your own backyard? Our boys and girls teams have placed in the top 3 in the state in 2022 and 2023 and we qualified dozens of athletes for Regionals and Nationals!

What events will your athlete be great at? Sign them up and we'll help them figure it out while they have a ton of fun with friends in a safe, supportive, and positive coaching environment.

Outdoor Track and Field is a competitive program for 5th through 8th graders that starts in April and goes through late June with the USATF New England Outdoor Championship.  The USATF Championship offers the opportunity to qualify for Regionals and Nationals.

If you have questions, please contact Coach Ladd at sarahladd05@gmail.com.

PRE SEASON TRAINING

Optional Fun Run Wednesday Practice 4-5:00pm @ Masco Track
Wednesdays in March (12th, 19th, and 26th)
Practice will focus on base building and endurance.  Expect to run 2-3 miles with some light speed work and conditioning drills.  Practice is outdoor and weather dependent.  No fee.  Email Coach Ladd (sarahladd05@gmail.com) if interested.

PRACTICE DAYS

Official season practice begins Wednesday April 2nd 2025. 

Practices will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the Masco track starting on Wednesday April 2nd.  Some specialized practiced MAY occur on Sundays between 9:00 - 11:00am - dates/times TBD.

EVENTS AVAILABLE

Outdoor track and field offers a variety of events that athletes can choose to compete in including: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500/1 mile, 3000/2 mile, hurdles, relays, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, and javelin.

MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES WELCOME

We believe multi-sport athletes should NOT be excluded from the excitement of competition or denied the opportunity to represent their school at and available meets. Athletes that play other sports but can train with us at least one day per week are welcome, as long as long as they commit to participating in our two biggest meets: the MA Middle School State Championship and the New England Junior Olympics Championships (see schedule below for dates).

EXPECTATIONS

Athletes are expected to compete in all early season meets where they have no conflicts and to prioritize the state and championship meets in June.

We welcome athletes of ALL abilities but expect them to train hard and to be ambitious.

While we pride ourselves on a supportive coaching environment, we are a competitive program focused on preparing athletes for local, state, regional, and national competition.

COST & ELIGIBILITY

Registration ($125) is open to athletes in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades who live in any of the three Masco towns (Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield). 

USA Track & Field Membership ($30) is also required but that can be purchased later and we will provide details on the process. 

Uniforms ($47.00) are purchased during registration or separately and can be used for all of our programs (outdoor track, cross country, and indoor track).  

Full- and half-scholarships and uniform scholarships are available for those that request them.  Please email Coach Ladd for details at sarahladd05@gmail.com.

MEET SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

NOTE: Most regular season meets are on weekends and in the afternoon, approximately 2pm to 7:30pm. Athletes arrive at different times depending on the start time of the events in which they're entered, and they may leave when their event is complete and they have cooled down.

May 4 (Sunday) - USATF Youth Mini Meet #1  (Hosted by)
3pm start @ Gordon College, Wenham - Meet Information Link

May 10 (Saturday) - MA State Relay Meet 7th and 8th Graders ONLY
9:30am start @ Xaverian Brothers High School, Westwood MA

May 10 (Saturday) - USATF Youth Mini Meet #2 * Athletes can attend, but team priority will be at the State Relay Meet
3pm start @ Cranston RI- Meet Information Link

May 14th (Wednesday) - Tri-Meet: Newburyport/Georgetown/Masco
4:00pm start @ Newburyport

May 18(Sunday) - USATF Youth Mini Meet #3 
3pm start @ Gordon College, Wenham - Meet Information Link

June 1 (Sunday) - USATF Youth Spring Invitational
12:00 - 7:00pm @ Gordon College, Wenham - Meet Information Link

June 6 (Friday) MA Middle School State Championship
7th/8th graders only and must achieve standard
3:30pm Start @ Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater MA

June 13/14 (Friday/Saturday) - USATF-NE Junior Olympic Championship (*Qualifier for Regionals*)
? Start @ TBD
Meet Website: NE Junior Olympic Championship 2025

--PROGRAM ENDS FOR MANY--

July 11 - 13 - USATF Region 1 Championship
Qualify by placing top 8 at Junior Olympic Championship Meet
Fitchburg State 

July/August - USATF Junior Olympic Nationals
Qualify by placing top 5 at Regionals
Location TBD

2025 USATF AGE GROUPS

Sarah Ladd, Program Director
sarahladd05@gmail.com

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Spring Track and Field - A competitive program usually focused on grades 5 through 8 that starts the first week in April and goes through the end of June. Athletes compete in USATF meets culminating with the Junior Olympics New England Championships. Some athletes will qualify and choose to move on to Regional and National competition and participate in those meets during the month of July.

Summer Track - This is a developmental program for rising 3rd through rising 9th graders that starts after the 4th of July and meets once per week for six weeks. Athletes get to try many different events (high jump, long jump, sprints, distance, shot put, javelin) and move in groups according to grade. We end each practice with 4x100 relays. Kids of all ages LOVE this program.

Cross Country - A competitive program usually focused on 5th through 8th graders that competes against middle schools in the Cape Ann League. The season starts in September and ends with the USATF New England Junior Olympic Championship in early November, with a few kids moving on to Regional and National competition.

Indoor Track - A competitive program usually for 5th through 8th graders that starts in January and ends in March with the USATF New England Indoor Championship. We compete at major indoor venues like The Track at New Balance, Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, and Wheaton College.

If you are participating in spring track, cross country, or indoor, you will need a USATF membership. You do NOT need a membership to participate in the summer program.

1. Go to https://www.usatf.org/membership
2. Complete an Individual Youth Membership application and associate with our club: "BAA Masconomet" when the option appears in the process
3. Once you have an account, log into USATF Connect to upload a birth certificate for age verification.