West End’s nationally-recognized Above Xpectations Track Club gives youth the chance to learn the basic fundamentals of the sport, including hurdles, sprinting, relay racing, jumping, throwing, race walking, and distance running. The program is open to boys and girls ages 6-18 and runs year-round with cross country (August – December); indoor track (November – March) and outdoor track (April – August). Coaches are well trained, have years of experience working with youth, and are certified through the USA Track & Field (USATF) Coaching Education Program and Positive Coaching Alliance. AX is a member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and United States Association of Track & Field (USATF).

The vision of Above Xpectations (AX) is to give young people – especially those from disadvantaged circumstances – a chance to compete in world class track and field competitions and, more importantly, to prepare them to take an academic step beyond high school. AX affords athletes an opportunity to travel (for many it is their first time leaving the state of Delaware) and improve their academic performance, as a minimum 2.5 GPA is required to participate. Youth meets and races are more than competition -they’re also fun. Regardless of whether young athletes win a medal or achieve a personal best, they’ll have the opportunity to make new friends – and a lifetime of memories!

Fee Schedule (all fees due upon registration):

No Registration Fee Required

Indoor Participation Fees:
$ 80 – Returning Athletes
$100 – New Athletes
DUE: December 6
*Fees will increase after December 6
Please see registration for payment plans

Outdoor Participation Fees:
$100 – Returning Athletes
$125 – New Athletes
DUE: April 23
*Fees will increase after April 23
Please see registration for payment plans

Cross Country Participation Fees:
$ 50 – Cross Country
$ 50 – All Athletes
DUE: September 17

***Payments may be made at West End Neighborhood House or online***
To submit a payment online: https://www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx?EventID=NBI59302880

Fees for overnight meets not included

Practice Schedule

Outdoor Track Practice

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mount Pleasant High School

Saturdays and Sundays
Field Event and Hurdle Practice
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mount Pleasant High School

Indoor Track Practice

TBD

Cross Country Practice

Saturdays and Sundays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet at Baynard Stadium

Wednesdays
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meet at West End Neighborhood House

Meet Schedule

Indoor Track
Jan. 11 – Millrose Games Trials – specific athletes only
Jan. 22 – Prince George’s Track Showcase
Jan. 29 – Prince George’s Track Showcase
Feb. 11 – Millrose Games – specific athletes only
Feb. 19 – USATF Qualifiers
Mar. 10-12 – USATF Nationals (Staten Island)

Congratulations to Phillip T (age 7) who will be competing at the Millrose Games to determine who is the ‘Fastest Kid on the Block.’ This is a televised event will feature the participation of professional athletes and future Olympians. Phillip qualified at a previous event and will be competing with the fastest youth who are 8 years old or under at the time of event!

Cross Country

More meet information to come

Outdoor Track

More meet information to come