How to Register

A link to our registration system will be available here on this page. We use Sports Engine for registration. PLEASE CREATE AN ACCOUNT BEFORE REGISTRATION DAY. Multiple athletes in the same family can be under one account to register all at the same time. If you do not already have a Sports Engine account, we suggest creating one now by clicking here to make registration day faster and easier. If an account already exists, log in before starting. Please note that you will need to add family members when you begin the registration process on July 24. 

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USATF/Race Age 

When you register, you will need to select your child's race age. Your child's age as of Dec. 31, 2021  (not necessarily their age today) is considered their race age for the calendar year. Example: If your child is turning 11 on Nov. 30, 2021, their race age is 11 even though their actual age throughout the Track &  Field season will be 10.

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If you have already created or renewed your athlete's USATF membership for 2021, we recommend you have the number available during registration. If you have not completed this task yet, you can do it anytime before the first practice by visiting www.usatf.org.

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New and Returner

The Walton-Pope Running Club recognizes new athletes as those that have never participated with the club or haven't been a member since 2020 or before. Returning runners are those athletes that participated in 2020 Cross Country and/or 2021 Track & Field. During registration, you will need to select if your athlete is new or returning.

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Wait List

Please note that our team roster often fills up quickly. Registration for each group will close once spots are filled and a wait list will be available. If your athlete's chosen group doesn't appear on the screen during registration, please click on the appropriate wait list and add your child's information. Depending on the number of coaches we have, we will pull from the wait list as many athletes as we can safely accommodate.

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Fees 

-New runners - $370 (includes full uniform, bag, team sweatshirt and tech shirt as well as meet entry fees, insurance, and club administrative fees)

-Returning runners - $260 (includes team tech shirt, meet entry fees, insurance, and club administrative fees)

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Practice Times and Location (subject to change)

-Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:30pm at Sope Creek Elementary

-Sunday 4:30-6pm at Sope Creek Elementary

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Call for Coaches and Volunteers

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Coaches:

We are looking for several adults to be coaches for the upcoming Cross Country season. 

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• Who:  Any adults who share an interest in kids and running--no prior experience necessary! New coaches are paired with inexperienced coaches and all abilities from beginner to advanced are welcome. We are planning to run in smaller groups this year, so more coaches are needed!

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• When: Practices are typically Tuesday/Thursday evenings 6ish-7:30ish; Sundays 4:30-6pm (approximately a 5 hour commitment weekly not including meets

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• Where: TBD in East Cobb - usually Sope Creek Elementary and/or Sope Creek Trails

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• Why: help ensure all interested youth runners have an opportunity to be part of the Walton-Pope Youth Running Club! Bonus--stay healthy! 

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Click here if you are interested in learning more about coaching!

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Volunteers: 

We are a volunteer run club and are always in need of some extra hands! If you have interest or experience in any of the following areas and would like to get involved, please click here to let us know!

• Practice/Meet Facilities

• Finance

• Website

• Registration

• Uniforms

• Communications

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Visit our Home Page to sign up for Registration Date Reminder emails.

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Please contact us at waltonytc@gmail.com with any urgent questions about Walton - Pope Youth Running Club’s programs.