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CP Classic Running Club Handbook
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CP
Classic Quick
Facts / Contacts
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box
1085, Cedar Park, Texas 78630
E-mail:
cpclassic@io.com
Telephone: 512-401-9440
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Sports: Track & Field and
Cross Country
Founded:
1998
Team
Colors: Yellow Gold and Navy Blue
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Sanctions:
AAU / USATF / TAAF
AAU Club #: STATYTAKA7
USATF Club #: 43-0028
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Why is the CP Classic unique?
The CP Classic is for youth distance runners between the ages
of eight (8) and eighteen (18) of all ability levels, but with a
competitive mindset. We specialize in the middle- and
long- distance running events from 800 meters and longer, including the
steeplechase. We have a strong reputation, a history of success,
and our
focus is on the individual athlete. Our athletes have claimed
among
their honors: TAAF State Athlete of the Year, 29 national
championship medals and competed in 83 national championship
events. We are proud of
these accomplishments, but our main focus is always individual athletic
development.
We participate in
track &
field and cross country
competitions sanctioned through
the Amateur Athletic
Union (AAU),
the USA Track & Field (USATF),
the Texas
Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), as well as non-sanctioned
competitions. We provide advanced and well-structured training
regimes for experienced runners and teach proper basics and
fundamentals to beginner runners. We strive for a fun and focused
environment based on long-term goals. Youth distance runners have demands
different from other youth athletes, even different from adult distance
runners. Training demands need to be carefully balanced with the
physical and mental demands of developing athletes. Most
importantly, our training programs are developed and implemented by
certified and experienced youth distance running coaches with a
passion, knowledge, and experience for distance running developed over
decades.
History
1996
- 1999: In the fall of 1996, the CP Classic, then referred to
as the 'Cedar Park Track Club', started
informally to address the competitive desire by youth distance
runners. This period was focused on gaining experience and fun,
and also found a high level of success
in
a budding program.
2000
- 2001: In the spring of 2000, the CP Classic formalized as a
club,
opened up include
field
and sprint groups, and affiliated
with
the city's startup summer track & field program. This period
saw a continuation of success and popularity.
2001
- 2004: In the fall of 2001, the CP Classic decided to
separate from the city and function as an independent club. The
club name was officially changed to the 'CP Classic' to reflect the
original vision of individualized athletic development. This
period brought about greater flexibility in training programs while
providing the best training environment.
2004
and beyond: In the spring of 2004, the CP Classic became a
distance-specialty club, focusing solely on mid- and long- distance
events. This enables a focus solely on the demands of youth
distance runners and success
that no other local club can offer. This period continues
through today.
Track Explanation (Summer - April through
August)
The
CP Classic Youth Track season
begins in early April or when your school track season ends and
concludes in
early August. Youth Track consists of
numerous events involving
running,
jumping, and throwing. We specialize in the
mid- and long-distance running events, 800 meters (half mile) and
longer, including the steeplechase.
Championship competitions are sanctioned by the AAU, TAAF, and
USATF. Track
& field events offered vary among the different age divisions and
sanctioning organizations, please refer to the Member's
Only FAQ for details on this.
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Track &
Field Age Divisions - Summer
2009
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Year Of
Birth:
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AAU Divisions:
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TAAF Divisions:
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USATF Divisions:
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2001 and after
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Primary
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Pee Wee (8 & Under)
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Primary
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2000
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Sub Bantam
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Bantam (10 & Under)
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Bantam
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1999
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Bantam
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Bantam (10 & Under)
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Bantam
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1998
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Sub Midget
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Midget (12 & Under)
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Midget
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1997
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Midget
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Midget (12 & Under)
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Midget
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1996
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Sub Youth
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Junior (14 & Under)
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Youth
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1995
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Youth
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Junior (14 & Under)
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Youth
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1993 and 1994
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Intermediate
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Intermediate (16 & Under)
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Intermediate
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1991 and 1992
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*Young Men/Women
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Senior (18 & Under)
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*Young Men/Women
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*Athletes
who are still
eighteen
(18) years of age through the final day of championship
competition
shall be eligible to compete in the Young Men/Women and Senior (18
& Under) divisions.
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Cross Country Explanation (Fall - September
through
December)
The CP Classic Youth Cross Country season begins in
September and
concludes in early December. Cross
country consists of long distance running over varied surfaces and
terrain. Competition can be as an individual, a team, or
both. Championships are sanctioned by the AAU and USATF.
Championship distances vary among the different age divisions,
typically between 3000m (1.8 miles) and 5000m (3.1 miles), please refer
the Member's
Only FAQ for details on this.
For Track and Cross Country, we avoid interference and
conflict with athletes competing in school programs by individually
adjusting training schedules and dates. However all athletes must
register during the registration period, regardless of when
participation begins.
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Cross Country Age
Divisions And Distances - Fall
2009
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Year Of Birth:
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AAU Divisions and Distances:
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Footlocker Divisions and Distances:
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USATF Divisions and Distances:
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2001 and after
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*Primary - 2000 meters
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10 & Under - 3000 meters
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*Primary - 2000 meters
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2000
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Sub Bantam - 3000 meters
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10 & Under - 3000 meters
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Bantam - 3000 meters
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1999
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Bantam - 3000 meters
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10 & Under - 3000 meters
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Bantam - 3000 meters
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1998
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Sub Midget - 3000 meters
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11 & 12 - 3000
meters
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Midget - 3000 meters
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1997
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Midget - 3000 meters
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11 & 12 - 3000
meters
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Midget - 3000 meters
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1996
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Sub Youth - 4000 meters
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13 & 14 - 3000 meters
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Youth - 4000 meters
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1995
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Youth - 4000 meters
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13 & 14 - 3000 meters
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Youth - 4000 meters
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1993 and 1994
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Intermediate - 5000 meters
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High School Seeded - 5000
meters
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Intermediate - 5000 meters
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1991 and 1992
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**Young
Women/Men - 5000 meters
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**High School - 5000
meters
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**Young
Women/Men - 5000 meters
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*AAU contests the Primary
Division at all championships competitions, while USATF does not contest the Primary
division at national championships.
**Young Women/Men
athletes
who are still 18 years of age through the national
championships are
eligible to
compete
in the Young Men/Women divisions.
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Registration and Cost
Registrations for
track & field season and cross country season are separate.
All CP Classic
membership fees must be paid in full by the third (3rd) attended
practice or first attended competition for
each season. Our membership fees cover the operating costs and
fees incurred during the season, including memberships for
sanctioning organizations for which we have scheduled competitions
(AAU, TAAF, and USATF), insurance,
competition singlet, t-shirt, team and individual pictures, coaching,
and all practice sessions through the
end of the season. These expenses are allowed in
accordance to
rules put forth by the University Interscholastic (UIL), Amateur
Athletic Union (AAU), Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), and USA
Track & Field (USATF).
Competitions
and Practices
Track
& Field and Cross
Country Competitions: Competitions are sanctioned by the
Amateur
Athletic
Union (AAU), Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), and the USA
Track
& Field (USATF), as well as non-sanctioned competitions. Many
competitions are local, but some championship-level competitions are
contested
all over Texas and the United States.
Competitions are optional, based on the athlete's
desire. More specific information is available to members and
prospective
members,
please e-mail: cpclassic@io.com.
Track
& Field Practices: From early April to early August. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM at
Running Brushy Middle School in Cedar Park. Most practices are
approximately 60 to 90 minutes in length.
Cross
Country Practices: From September to December. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM at
various area locations. All
practices
are optional, but it is suggested to attend as many as possible.
Most practices are approximately 60 to 90 minutes in length. New
members can e-mail the coaching staff at: cpclassic@io.com
to receive location
information.
Accident
and Liability Insurance
The CP Classic is a member club of
the AAU, USATF, and the TAAF sanctioning organizations. In being
such, all of our athletes are provided with
sanctioning organization membership, accidental and liability insurance
until the end of the current sanctioning organization membership
year. The AAU sanctioning year ends August 3, the TAAF
sanctioning year ends at the conclusion of the
Games of Texas
State Championships (late July), and USATF
sanctioning year ends December 31. Each are separate and are
secondary
accidental and liability
insurance.
It is accident insurance, not health insurance – it won’t cover health
examinations, or other non-accidental medical expenses not relate to CP
Classic authorized activities.
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