TRACK & FIELd
Albina Roadrunners is a proud USA Track and Field youth club team that prides itself on developing the talents of young athletes and encouraging them to do there best no matter the endeavor.
about
We are a comprehensive track & field program in Portland Oregon. Our club was founded by Mr. Phil Walden, who quietly but effectively impacted the lives of thousands of youth from all over the city of Portland and outlining areas. His unwavering commitment and mentorship helped produce countless numbers of college graduates, coaches, professionals and community leaders. Albina Sports Program strives to continue building on the foundation that he laid.
Age Divisions
Youth competition typically takes place in two-year age divisions. These age divisions provide young athletes the opportunity to compete with other athletes of similar ability. All ages are as of December 31 of the current competition year.
The age divisions for competition year 2023 are as follows:
Age Division Year of Birth
6-8* 2015-2017
9-10 2013-2014
11-12 2011-2012
13-14 2009-2010
15-16 2007-2008
17-18** 2005-2006
*Athletes age 7 on or before December 31 of the current year can participate in USATF national competition.
**Athletes who are 18 on or before the last day of USATF National Junior Olympic, are also eligible to participate.
Competitors in the 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 divisions may compete in a maximum of three events per track meet, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.
Athletes can only participate in the events specified for their age division.
6-8 Division
100 Meter Dash 4x100 Meter Relay
200 Meter Dash 4x400 Meter Relay
400 Meter Dash Long Jump
800 Meter Dash Mini Javelin (300g)
1500 Meter Run Shot Put (2kg)
9-10 Division
100 Meter Dash High Jump Triathlon:
200 Meter Dash Long Jump >Shot Put (6 lb.)
400 Meter Dash Shot Put (6 lb.) >High Jump
800 Meter Run Mini Javelin (300g) >200 Meter (Girls)
1500 Meter Run 4x100 Meter Relay >400 Meter (Boys)
1500 Meter Race Walk 4x400 Meter Relay
11-12 Division
100 Meter Dash Long Jump Pentathlon:
200 Meter Dash High Jump >80 Meter Hurdles
400 Meter Dash Shot Put (6 lb.) >Shot Put (6 lb.)
800 Meter Run Discus (1kg) >High Jump
1500 Meter Run Mini Javelin (300g) >Long Jump
3000 Meter Run 4x100 Meter Relay >800 Meter Run (Girls)
1500 Meter Race Walk 4x400 Meter Relay >1500 Meter Run (Boys)
80 Meter Hurdles (30") 4x800 Meter Relay
13-14 Division
100 Meter Dash High Jump Pentathlon:
200 Meter Dash Long Jump 100m Hurdles
400 Meter Dash Triple Jump Shot Put (B 4kg) (G 6 lb)
800 Meter Run Pole Vault High Jump
1500 Meter Run Shot Put (B 4kg)(G 6 lb.) Long Jump
3000 Meter Run Discus (1kg) 800 Meter Run (Girls)
3000 Meter Race Walk Javelin (600g) 1500 Meter Run (Boys)
100 Meter Hurdles (G 30") 4x100 Meter Relay
100 Meter Hurdles (B 33") 4x400 Meter Relay
200 Meter Hurdles (30") 4x800 Meter Relay
Competitors in the 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 divisions may compete in a maximum of four events per track meet,
including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.
Athletes can only participate in the events specified for their age division.
13-14 Division
100 Meter Dash High Jump Pentathlon:
200 Meter Dash Long Jump >100m Hurdles
400 Meter Dash Triple Jump >Shot Put (B 4kg) (G 6 lb)
800 Meter Run Pole Vault >High Jump
1500 Meter Run Shot Put (B:4kg)(G:6 lb.) >Long Jump
3000 Meter Run Discus (1kg) >800 Meter Run (Girls)
3000 Meter Race Walk Javelin (600g) >1500 Meter Run (Boys)
100 Meter Hurdles (G 30") 4x100 Meter Relay
100 Meter Hurdles (B 33") 4x400 Meter Relay
200 Meter Hurdles (30") 4x800 Meter Relay
15-16
100 Meter Dash High Jump Heptathlon (Girls)
200 Meter Dash Long Jump Decathlon (Boys)
400 Meter Dash Triple Jump
800 Meter Run Pole Vault
1500 Meter Run Shot Put (G 4kg/B 12lb)
3000 Meter Run Hammer (G 4kg/B 12lb)
2000 Meter Steeplechase Discus (G 1kg/B 1.6kg)
3000 Meter Race Walk Javelin (G 600g/B 800g)
100 Meter Hurdles (G 33") 4x100 Meter Relay
110 Meter Hurdles (B 39") 4x400 Meter Relay
400 Meter Hurdles 4x800 Meter Relay
(G 30"/B 36")
17-18 Division
100 Meter Dash High Jump Heptathlon (Girls)
200 Meter Dash Long Jump Decathlon (Boys)
400 Meter Dash Triple Jump
800 Meter Run Pole Vault
1500 Meter Run Shot Put (G 4kg/B 12lb)
3000 Meter Run Hammer (G 4kg/B 12lb)
2000 Meter Steeplechase Discus (G 1kg/B 1.6kg)
3000 Meter Race Walk Javelin (G 600g/B 800g)
100 Meter Hurdles (G 33") 4x100 Meter Relay
110 Meter Hurdles (B 39") 4x400 Meter Relay
400 Meter Hurdles 4x800 Meter Relay
(G 30"/B 36")
Events
Season info
Who
Girls and Boys — ages 8-14
When
2022 Spring/Summer Season:
April 4th - July 31st
Meets: TBD
Where
We hold practices in both Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. Choose the location that works best for you/your athlete.
Practice is held at:
5900 NE 42nd Ave. Portland, OR 97218
Vancouver, WA: Cascade Middle School
Meets are held on Saturdays starting at 8am and completing around 3 or 4pm.
THE SUMMER SESSION IS HERE!!!
We are very excited about the upcoming season as we are able to keep the spirit of Phil Walden (Founder) alive.
The Summer workout schedule we will be as follows:
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The Season will start in Monday, April 4th and go through July 31st
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
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Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Any questions email: info.albinasportsprogram.com
Mailing Address: Location/Practice Address:
Albina Sports Program 5900 NE 42nd Ave.
P.O. Box 55242 Portland, Or 97218
Portland, Or 97238
REGISTER
Registration is will open for 2023 Roadrunner summer season January 5th,2023. The link will take you to our registration system to provide information on the athlete and process payments. We look forward to having you join!
TO GIVE ANYTHING LESS THAN YOUR BEST IS TO SACRIFICE THE GIFT.
Steve Prefontaine
2022 ATHLETES
Future Athlete
Future Athlete
Future Athlete
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COACHES
Leon McKenzie
Head Coach (Portland)
Willie Mays
Head Coach (Vancouver)
John Mays
Sprints
Geoff Balke
Throws
Gary Hollands
Sprints
Robert Akil
Hurdles
Jumps
Vincent Woods
Throws