Coach Collier has been a pillar of the running community at RHS for nearly 30 years. He built the RHS Men's Cross Country team (fall season), taking many runners to compete at the state level.  His leadership with our Track & Field team has helped train many competitive athletes in Metro, Districts and our State Meets.  Many of our athletes continue their careers at the collegiate level.

RHS Track & Field offers an exciting opportunity to athletes of all levels.  Whether you are a competitive runner or jumper, an athlete looking to stay in shape during the spring season, or a novice to this sport, our team has something for you!   

Spring season 2024 begins on February 26th.  Meet after school at the RHS Track.  Typically, our season runs for 10 weeks with league meets starting on March14th, followed by 3 weeks of post season competition for those athletes who qualify (metros, districts, and state), wrapping up the last week of May.  Make sure to get your physicals completed and uploaded to Final Forms ASAP!

RECEIVE TEAM UPDATES

Sign up for the Track & Field communications weekly newsletter which keeps families up-to-date on all schedules, meet times, last minute updates, track gear, and information from coaches.  To get on the list or if you have questions, email rhstrackfield.updates@gmail.com    Follow us on Instagram @rhs_trackandfield_

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

Meet Results:  To view meet results, sign up for an account on athletic.net and check out Roosevelt High School Track & Field. 

Team Schedule:  Our first meet is on March 14th!  2024 full meet schedule is here: Track Schedule

WINTER CONDITIONING CLUB

Winter Conditioning Club is for all RHS students but is a great way to get in shape leading up to the track & field season.  Find out more at the informational meeting on December 11th at 3:40pm outside of the RHS locker rooms. In general, the club will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after school outside of the locker room/weight room from December 11th until February 16th. Everyone is welcome.

TRACK & FIELD PRACTICES

Practices are as follows:
        - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 3:55-6:00pm
        - Wednesdays: 2:40-5:00pm
        - Saturdays: 9:00-11:00am*
* Saturday, March 2nd practice is for everyone.  Future Saturday practices determined by specific event coaches.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Metro League has 17 schools and this year, only 3 locations for meets (Nathan Hale, West Seattle, and Ingraham).  To help these large meets run smoothly, the district is assigning each school to run specific events at each track meet. 

Please volunteer for as many shifts as you can and take note of the meet location at: RHS Track Meet Parent Volunteer Sign-up

TEAM PARTICIPATION FEE

Seattle Public Schools does not charge a fee for athletes to participate in sports.  This means our team needs support to cover basic costs.

We are asking families to pay a participation fee of $100 per athlete.  To pay, please press the “Donate” button at the bottom of this page and select “Track & Field” from the drop-down menu. Or, you can write a check to “Roosevelt Athletic Boosters Club” and give to Coach Collier.

This fee is a suggested donation amount. We appreciate if you can give more to support those students who are unable to pay the full amount. Your donation to Track & Field through the Roosevelt Athletic Boosters (RAB is a 501(C)3 Organization, Tax ID:  34-2022-806) is tax deductible and open to Employer matching. 

Items previously purchased through our Track & Field RAB donations:

• Uniforms
• Team social events
• Invitational meet entrance fees 
• Team tent, tarps
• Starting blocks, hurdles, relay batons, extra spikes & supplies
• End of season awards and banquet supplies

2024 FUNDRAISING EVENTS

E-Team Fundraising Campaign:  
Our team goal is to raise $25,000 towards the purchase of 160 sets of water-resistant warm ups & a new $10K high jump pit!  Follow our link here to donate: https://ets.rocks/3V8Ik8K

Family Track & Field Night: 
March 19, 6-8:30pm at Project 9 & Sammich Food Truck, 1409 NE 80th St

Join us for a team social & fundraiser for all families & team members. Project 9 & Sammich have graciously teamed up to donate 10% of all sales on food & drink to our team on March 19th. Come hungry and ready to support our team! We will also have a raffle basket & other items for sale.  

Photo Fundraising Opportunity:
Photographer & RHS parent, Audrey L, has offered to photograph athletes during regular season meets. For a $30 donation to the team, you will receive 10-15 high resolution photos of your child competing. Check out @rhstrack2024.pics on Instagram for a link to sign up!

OFFICIAL TEAM MERCH AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Orders for your 2024 Track & Field Team Sweatshirt & Sweat Pants MUST be placed by Monday, 3/18 - end of day:
Link for 2024 team sweatshirt: https://www.customink.com/g/fjt0-00cu-t29c
Link for 2024 team sweatpants: https://www.customink.com/g/fjt0-00cu-t2a1

GEAR

Shoes:  Please wear athletic running shoes to all practices.  Some athletes choose to purchase track spikes for races but these are not mandatory.

Warm up gear:  Please dress for the weather.  Warm up pants and jacket/sweatshirt may be necessary to keep muscles warm during the first few weeks of the season and during all track meets.

Team Hoodie:  Traditionally, early each season, captains design a team hoodie and athletes are given the opportunity to purchase.

Uniforms/Shorts:  Uniform tops will be provided.  However, athletes will need to provide their own plain black running shorts for meets.  

Sports Duffle Bag:  If you are interested, you can purchase a Roosevelt Sports Duffle bag from the Green and Gold Exchange (store), link HERE.  [NOTE: store is only open during the school year]