When: June 2 – June 27; Monday, Wednesday, Friday Where: NCHS Track 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May be changed to accommodate use of the facility) Who: Girls and Boys Cost: $250.00
USATF-CT preparation for age-group competition, available to all athletes whether or not they are interested in racing @ USATF-CT. NCBlazers will meet at the entrance to the track nearest the parking lot where the Farm Road fields are located. There will be training for all but it is geared to stregthening and reinforcing the skills acquired during the spring season. The end goal is competing at the USATF-CT age group competition. Athletes who have not had their age verified must do so if your intention is to compete at the age-group championship, asap. (Mandatory) Proof of age documents need to be provided to USATF National on your child's membership page. If you have already done this once you do not need to do it again. The USATF CT Championship, the Regional USATF Championship (Time and date TBA). CLICK HERE FOR USATF-CT REGISTRATION-
When: September 3 – October 31
Where: Waveny Park – Mon., Wed, and Fri at 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Who: Girls and Boys in Grades 5 – 8 grades Cost: $425.00
Home competitions - 4:30pm (@Waveny Park) are on Wednesdays in lieu of practice
9/17 & 9/24
10/1 & 10/8
Field Usage Fee: $25 *No Practice*9/13 Wilton MS Invitational
10/2 – Yom Kippur
10/15 - HS FCIAC XC Championship
Every child who participates needs to be registered with the USATF-CT. Registration is simple. Just click the URL below and fill out the form. Instructions are provided on the USATF-CT page. Then take the member’s 10-digit number and enter it in the field below. The membership is coded to that specific number in the national data base. CLICK HERE FOR USATF-CT REGISTRATION NOTE: New Canaan Blazers CLUB # 05-0403 – you will need this info for when you fill out the form. Please be sure to affiliate with our club. If you are already a member of USATF-CT you can verify and retrieve your number at this link. Please check to see if you’re an active member, Membership is usually a year at a time unless you opted for a multi-year membership. If you are new to our Club, you will need to “age verify” your child for the national data base. This is done simply by scanning or faxing a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport to National. We will have local competitions on Wednesdays (in lieu of practice) starting near the end of Sept., weather permittingUSATF-CT Membership Number *
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When: November 3 thru USATF Age Group Regionals Where: Waveny Park; Mon., Wed. and Fri, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (due to shortened daylight) Who: Girls and Boys in Grades 5 – 8 grades Cost: $325.00
Field Usage Fee: $25USATF-CT Membership Number & age verified by start date in order to be eligible for USATF Championship Series.
If you do not want to race but only practice you need only be a USATF-CT member.
*No Practice on school holidays*11/26 – 11/28
Every child who participates needs to be registered with the USATF-CT. Registration is simple. Just click the URL below and fill out the form. Instructions are provided on the registration page. Then take the Registration number and enter it in the field below. CLICK HERE FOR USATF-CT REGISTRATION NOTE: New Canaan Blazers CLUB # 05-0403 – you will need this info for when you fill out the form. Please double check that your club affiliation is with the New Canaan Blazers. If you are already a member of USATF-CT you can verify and retrieve your number at this link. Please check to see if your an active member, Membership is usually a year at a time unless you opted for a multi-year membership. -
NCBlazers 2025 Summer Running Series Session IIIWhen: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday July 29, 30 & 31 August 5, 6 & 7
Where: Waveny Park Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmWho: Boys & Girls going into grades 6-9
This will be Cross Country training. Running as an introduction to building cardio strength and endurance. Great for preparing for all fall sports. We will review and strengthen running mechanics and endurance. Group size will be limited and on a first come basis.
Cost: $250 per 2-week session. Sessions may be overlapped ie; week 2 of session 1 and week 1 of Session 2