Dear Prospective QUICKSILVER Runner and Parents,

Thank you for your interest in the Quicksilver Track Club (QTC). We can assure you that if you choose to join us, you will be joining one of the finest track clubs in the United States. All of our coaches are USA Track & Field certified, and enjoy working with youth. Our "track record" will show that we have a rich history of developing fine academic athletes, who attend, do well, and graduate from college.

Enclosed in this packet are the necessary forms to join QTC. We will briefly cover each in order to eliminate as many questions as possible. Our competition season begins in March of each year, but we begin fall training/conditioning in October 6. This training increases as we progress towards the spring; and begins on a daily basis around Mid-March. High school athletes move in and out of our practice sessions as their high school seasons permit.

Because signatures are required on the forms, we ask that you bring the completed forms with your child to practice.
1. The registration form must be thoroughly completed. The parental consent form gives your child permission to run, and the coaching staff permission to sign entry forms on behalf of the parent must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The emergency medical consent form, gives the QUICKSILVER staff permission to provide emergency medical treatment for the athlete in the event the parent cannot be reached is also part of the parental consent form. Please list any medical problem that may affect your child's participation. Please note that our training is more demanding than the average school/recreation program, so an annual physical examination is suggested.

2. The last form is an agreement between the club and the parents stating that you (the parents) understand the commitment that is involved for our program, and that you will commit to having the athlete(s) at practice and track meets for the entire season.

The $300 registration fee covers all entry fees for the summer and membership fees for USA Track & Field. Each athlete also receives a practice uniform, gold T-shirt, QTC notebook and water bottle. The registration fees do not have to be paid all at once, but must be paid by the first of June. If you plan to participate please return all forms as soon as possible. This will get you on our mailing list, and assure you of not missing any communication or events preceding the season. Please do not withhold your child from practice because of fees. We can always catch up the money, but we cannot catch up on conditioning and preparation. Joining QUICKSILVER requires a lot of dedication and determination, but it is not all hard work.

Almost every athlete returns season after season, and all agree that they have a lot of fun. All report that the discipline and the experiences made the summers memorable and worthwhile. If you have any questions please give us a call at (404) 453-7985.

QUICKSILVER looks forward to having you!!

Sincerely,

The Quicksilver Coaching Staff