Define the seasons for me?

We aim to make track & field available to ALL kids 7-17. We define our track program into 4 seasons. Our four seasons are designed for beginners, to in season track athletes to the club elite.

Season 1 - Technique, Training, Traditional Season - April 7th- May 2nd. This season take place during normal track and field season. This period is used to teach technique to new kids of track and field, learn that track and field is fun for beginners, and train club kids for the upcoming season. If you are involved with other summer sports, you may only wish to compete during this season. This season requires base membership. Base membership does allow practice during all three summer seasons. You decide when you are complete with your goals of track and field. This season finishes with the annual Lincoln Jets Spring Invitational. This meet is a USATF sanctioned meet and free to all Jets. This season will see lots of testing, inter-club competitions and track games.

Season 2 - Club Season - May 3rd - June 27th. Eight USATF Nebraska Association track meets, one multi event, one throws event occurs duing this period. High School athletes will start during this season as soon as they have completed their high school competition. If high school athletes fail to qualify for the state high school meet, then they are eligible for the Jets and competition. Otherwise, high school athletes must wait until completion of the state high school meet. Club Season has several competition packages available with a recommended season. Our club recommends 5 track meets during this season. The club will supply coaches and tents for all recommended meets. The club advises against participating in all eight meets. During this season we will concentrate on individual coaching, refined technique, and individual training based upon his/her schedule. A club picnic will happen at the end of this season. We have a traditional family relay at this picnic.

Season 3 - Championship Season - June 27th - July 31st. Aged Group Nationals, Junior Olympic Regional, Junior Olympic Nationals and Cornhusker Games all happen during this season. This season is financed by each individual. The club is not responsible for travel, rooms, or entry fees during the championship season. The club will try to raise and or except Corporate funds to help send qualifiers to these events. Everyone is open to Cornhusker Games. You must qualify at the J.O. state meet and register at the meet for regionals. You must qualify at the J.O. regional meet and register at the meet for nationals. Age group nationals requires a qualification by time, jump or throw. All base club members are allowed to practice throughout this season. This season, the intensity increases to prepare the athletes for their championship season.

Season 4 - Cross Country Season - September - November. This season is a separate season from the track program. All USATF cards are eligible cross country. This program is for the more long distant athletes. Cross country will run more on golf courses and parks. Up hills and down hills.