FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

My athlete is just getting started in track, is RCTC right for them?

  •  We have a number of athletes who are new to track. At practice, we divide our athletes into different training groups by age and ability so that athletes are training with other athletes at their experience level.


How can I know what the RCTC practices are like? 

  • We offer a free initial session where your athlete can come train with us to get more of a feel of our training approach and the program.

Does RCTC only train in the spring? 

  • At RCTC, we train all year round with a competition meet schedule running Feb through July for Track and Field, and Cross Country meets in the fall.  Indoor Track meets are also possible for some athetes in the winter months before the regular school track and field season begins.

How often should my athlete train during the week? 

  • Depending on their goals, we recommend that RCTC athletes train 2 - 3x/week  If your youth athlete is playing another sport and using RCTC to gain relevant skills/abilities for that other sport, then most probably 1x- 2x/week

How often is Practice? When? Where?

Cross Country Practice Schedule

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 pm at Cordova High School (Lancer Lane; meet at the track).  Address: 2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Throwing Conditioning/Practice Scheduless Country Practice Schedule

  •  Sundays 3:00 pm at Cordova High School

Subject to change and will be communicated via e-mail and Social Media.
All practices are rain or shine. No practice on days we are running in events.

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Will my athlete compete in meets?

  • Our goal is to have all our RCTC athletes compete in meets. We work with each athlete to identify events that best match their interests and abilities.

My athlete is interested in throwing and or jumping events, is RCTC for them?

  • We offer coaching and training in throwing, jump and distance running events.

 What ages do you accept?

  •  Rancho Cordova Track Club RCTC is for boys and girls ages 6-16. You must be 6 by 1/1/2022 to play this season.

Is a uniform provided? 

  • RCTC provides a uniform that includes Shirt. Player is responsible for providing Running Shoes. Competition Uniforms are available at the website store.