Who, when, where and why?

Helena Novas, a USATF member club, offers its youth outdoor track and field program to Helena-area residents between the ages of 7 and 18. Our mission is to develop individual athletic skills, foster personal growth, improve health and wellness, and pursue competitive track and field in an optimal training environment. All experience and ability levels are welcome. Our older athletes often serve as mentors for younger participants. To ensure the club is accessible to as many children as possible, we go above and beyond to keep registration costs low. 

Our practice sessions are primarily geared to support elementary age athletes and middle school age athletes. We do support high school age athletes – often in a hybrid model in an effort to accommodate their unique needs related to the training they are accustomed to and as a result of their more advanced experience in the sport. Out of respect for middle school and high school coaches and athletes, we limit our practices to those who have already completed their scholastic seasons. Please respect the practice schedule posted on this page.

Please view the practice schedule in the right column.

We do not require attendance at every practice, but strongly encourage participants to attend AT LEAST two training sessions per week, which allows us to encourage and monitor development and strengthen relationships with participants.

How much does it cost?

Our $100 registration fee includes:

• Coaching at 3 practice sessions per week (We recommend attending at least two practice sessions per week)
• State Junior Olympic Championship Meet Registration
• Regional Junior Olympic Championship Meet Registration
• National Junior Olympic Championship Meet Registration
• Big Sky State Games Meet Registration
• Bozeman TC Spring Classic Meet Registration (meet tentative)
• Facility and equipment use during designated practice times
• Team singlet/jersey
• Team T-shirt