The PVYA Spring Track & Field program will once again be held this coming spring 2026. Track is one of the longest offered sports programs in the pvya system of youth sports, with a beginning in 1980.
The season will depend on at least 5 volunteer, "helper" coaches who can make the commitment to help at practices. Expert knowledge of the sport is not required but an interest in helping at practice with small groups of young athletes is required. A helper coach will need to commit to helping at up to 12 of the 20 practices offered. If you feel you can give help two nights a week 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, mostly on Monday and Wednesday evenings, please get in touch with Coach Zumbach at 301-834-8045 or
[email protected].
Contact will need to be made by Monday February 23rd so that plans can be made to move forward with the program. Unfortunately, if we feel we do not have 5 committed helper coaches, the program will not be offered this spring.
Track is open to boys and girls, ages 7-14 grades 1-8. Sprints, distance, shot put and long jump are planed events. Athletes are taught the basics of the sport including how to warm up properly, and how to train for the chosen events. Four meets will be offered for participation. Meets take place on Sunday afternoon, at several locations in the area. Athletes are given the Express Team shirt. Track shoes are required and they are not provided by the program.
The cost to join track is very reasonable. Registration is $40 per athlete for the season with a special rate offered for 2 or more in a family. If a shirt is needed a $10 charge is added to the registration.
Parents will need to be sure that a registered athlete can attend at least 80% of the practice sessions offered between mid March and May 1st. A registration and question and answer night will be offered on Monday March 9th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at the main entrance to Brunswick High School. Registration will also be open at the first 3 practice sessions, March 16th, March 18th and March 23rd. Most practices will take place on the BHS track or adjacent fields. Registration will be in person only, no online registration will be used. Registration checks made payable to pvya.