COLUMBIA EXPRESS MISSION STATEMENT

As we try to please everybody in every way, we, Columbia Express Track Club are not seeking our own good but the student/athletes in unlocking their Olympic potential in the areas of education, leadership, discipline and athleticism regardless of race, sex, religion, of national origin.

 

PHILOSOPHY FOR THE COLUMBIA EXPRESS TRACK CLUB

The Columbia Express Track Club is committed to providing student/athletes with an atmosphere that is founded upon sportsmanship, organization, motivation and commitment. Such a competitive climate is necessary for coaching and preparing our student/athletes for the highest level of Track and Field competition. Our team motto is

“DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE  FUELED BY FAMILIES

Quentin Wilson and Albert Merrills started Columbia Express in the spring of 1992. We are member USATF (USA Track and Field) Associations. Our Athletes range in age from 9 to 18 years of age. We train Athletes in all events with the exception of pole vault. In our 27 years of existence, we have had several National Champions numerous regional, state and local champions. Columbia Express is a nonprofit organization. Our coaches are local high school track and field coaches and officials.

 

Columbia Express will start its season on April 4, 2019 Practice will be held at Howard Community College from 6:00 pm To 7:30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the school year. When school ends, practice will be held everyday from 6:00 pm. To 7:30 pm. The registration fee is $200.00 this covers uniform, USAFT membership card, and meet fees.

Registration will be held at the track.   Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from meets and practice.