2024 Palatine Pack
Summer Programs
Palatine Pack TFCC is excited to offer five camps this summer. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, we are dedicated to the core principles of fun, fundamentals, and community. Our mission is to foster love of cross country and track and field in everyone from young athletes to adults.
We also believe in competition as a core principle. To that end, we run the Palatine Pack “No Frills” Race Series. Inspired by the races Eric Gronwick and Running Unlimited used to sponsor at Deer Grove, we will host three meets - free of additional charge - for all camp registrants.
Registration opens March 22nd
Our tentative race schedule (awaiting permit approvals):
Thursday, June 20 - Palatine Pack Early Bird Track Meet @ Fremd High School (5:30 pm)
Thursday, June 27- Palatine Pack Saxon Community Track Meet @ Schaumburg High School (5:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 9 - No Frills Cross Country @ Deer Grove East (6:30 PM)
Thursday July 11- Palatine Pack Community Track Meet @ Palatine High School (5:00 PM)
Friday July 19 & Saturday July 20- Palatine Pack Midwest Club Championships ( Time TBD)
Palatine Pack TFCC Club
The TFCC competition club offers training and coaching for track and field athletes for incoming 5th through incoming 12th graders and cross country athletes for incoming 5th-8th graders. This club is great for athletes who wish to gain a competitive edge in track and field.
Benefits: Registration for this club includes a full schedule of summer meets in the Chicago area.
Event offered: Cross country (1.5-3 miles), Distance (800, 1600), Sprints (100, 200, 400), Hurdles, Relays, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Coaches: Palatine Pack co-owners Alex Soto and Chris Quick plus event coaches Lori Gonzalez, Corey Rinella, Dana Miroballi, Emilee Baldwin, Byron Wright, Alec Bollman, and Billy Matzek
Location: Palatine High School track
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates/Times: June 10 - July 20, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced for middle school and high school athletes. All athletes will learn to train and compete regardless of prior training or skill.
Cost: $275 for newcomers, $225 for returners. Newcomer cost includes competition jersey. No athletes will be turned away due to inability to pay. Please contact Alex Soto (sotoxc@gmail.com) to discuss discounted entry.
Note: Registered athletes can also train with either Palatine or Fremd Early Bird on off days for no additional cost.
Registration
Youth Track and Field Camp
Focused on beginning fundamentals of track and field for kids aged 6-10 years old. Participants try the many different track and field events while learning basic skills of the sport. Events include sprints, hurdles, long jump, high jump, and shot put. Game play is also included in each session.
Coaches: Palatine Pack co-owner Alex Soto and Lori Gonzalez plus high school volunteers
Location: Palatine High School track
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Dates/Times: June 3 - July 10, 6:00- 7:15 pm
Level: Beginner and Intermediate for grade school participants.
Cost: $75
Registration
Palatine Pack Run Club
Focused on endurance and sprint training for younger runners aged 8-13 years old. Runners build endurance through road runs, sprint skills through interval workouts, and fun through game play. Run Club develops age appropriate fundamentals for athletes ranging from Beginner to Intermediate age group runners.
Coaches: Abril Malagon, Joe Ahlgrim, and student coaches and volunteers
Location: Hamilton Reservoir (Tues, Thurs), Ost Field (Fri)
Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Dates/Times: June 3 - July 12, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Level: Beginner and Intermediate for grade school and middle school participants.
Cost: $100
Registration
Palatine Pack Throws Academy
Focused on all levels of thrower from middle school through high school and beyond. The goal is to provide expert technical coaching while learning to love throwing. The Throws Academy focuses on shot put and discus fundamentals while allowing all athletes to try other track events and training. All throwers also compete in the Palatine Pack TFCC summer competition schedule.
Coach: Billy Matzek
Location: Palatine High School
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Dates/Times: June 10 - July 20, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced for middle school and high school participants
Cost: $200
Registration
Palatine Pack Pole Vault Club
Focused on all levels of pole vaulter from Beginner to Experienced. The main intent is to give athletes time on the runway in a more relaxed environment than during in-season practices or competition. Aimed at middle school and high school athletes.
Coach: Palatine coach Mike Nigliaccio
Location: Palatine High School Track (Mon and Wed)
Dates/Times: June 5 - July 12, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Level: All levels
Cost: $125
Note: Limited pole vault poles available. If you can bring your own poles it is suggested. They can be stored at Palatine High School for duration of camp. Athletes enrolled in Palatine Pack TFCC club can practice with vault club as part of their registration.
Registration
Find Your Level
Beginner - Beginners have never tried cross country or track and field. They are often new to sports and looking to gain basic skills. Coaching focuses on relaxed introduction to many different track and field events or basic jogging and fitness.
Intermediate - Intermediates have some experience with training or competing either in cross country/track and field or other sports. They possess basic skills of the sport, but are looking to gain experience, ability, and fitness.
Experienced - Experienced participants have previous competition experience or training in specific event skills. They may possess elite goals in either cross country/track and field or be training for road racing from the 5K to the marathon.