We had a great turnout at our preseason meeting last night! As promised, here are links to all the information you’ll need as we get ready to start practice!
I. Band (Team Communication Platform)
As mentioned last evening, we will be using the Band app as our team communication platform. Athletes and Parents should download and install their apps on their phones. You can download it using these links:
Once you have the app installed, use this link to join the Northridge Track & Field Band.
Once you have requested to join, your request will be reviewed and approved by the admin. Once it is approved, will you please post to introduce yourself and what events you’re interested in competing in this year. If you don’t know, that’s fine, and just say you’re open to trying anything!
The coaches will be setting up separate chats for specific events, and your introduction will help us be able to add athletes (especially our new athletes!) to the appropriate groups as they join.
It’s possible we may also set up a GroupMe or other platform for communication with parents, but for now, everyone should check Band for important information.
II. Team Store
Here is the link to the team store: https://shop.teamupathletics.com/northridge_track_field/shop/home
The store will remain open until midnight on February 11, 2026, so get your orders in soon!
Nothing is required with the exception of the uniform. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your athlete’s fees will cover the cost of the uniform (which the team will order), but we need your athlete’s uniform size. So, please send that to the coaches if you did not provide it at the parent meeting. Email your athlete’s name and size to: [email protected]. Thank you!
III. Handouts from Parent Meeting
Here are digital copies of the documents handed out at the parent meeting. As mentioned last night, please note that the schedule is subject to change (slight adjustment of dates/times due to conflicting schedules for facilities with other sports at certain schools). We will update the schedule once it is final on Band. If we remember, we’ll try and change it here, too, but please always check Band for the latest schedule info!
2026 Track Information Sheet
2026 Track Eligibility Contract
2026 Track Schedule (subject to change as noted above!)
2026 Track Permission Slip
IV. Team Social Media
Our team has Instagram and YouTube accounts. Up to this point, only the Instagram account is updated. Please follow it. We may use YouTube occasionally. There is also a Strava group that runners (especially distance runners) are welcome to join. If you don’t know what Strava is, don’t worry. It’s not required, and coaches can explain to athletes who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, it.
@northridge_tf (Instagram)
NorthridgeTrackAndField (YouTube)
Northridge Strava Group (Strava)
V. Register My Athlete, Physicals, and Team Fees
Register My Athlete (RMA) must be completed by February 23, 2026. If you are unfamiliar with RMA, here is a guide on how to enroll an athlete in a sport using RMA (the guide was prepared for cross-country, but the process will be the same for track and field).
Team fees will be added to your myDSD account once you have joined RMA. Physicals MUST be completed prior to the start of practice! Any athlete who has not completed a physical will not be eligible to practice or compete with the team until they do, so get it done early!
VI. First Day of Practice
Practice starts February 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM. Unless there is inclement weather, we meet outside, at the northeast corner of the track. In the event of rain or snow, or if instructed by the coaches, we will meet inside, at D Building, usually upstairs by the indoor track above the main gym.
As mentioned yesterday evening, Freshman who are competing with the team should arrive as soon as they can and check in with their event coach.
VII. Event Coaches
Head Coach (Ashley Hutchinson)
Head Coach (Guillermo Cortes)
Assistant Head Coach (Pamela Harwood)
Sprints and Relays (Guillermo Cortes)
Throws (TBD)
High Jump (Andrew Rawlings)
Hurdles (Jennifer Fresques)
Middle Distance (Girls) (Camille Tueller)
Middle Distance (Boys) (Steve Tueller)
Distance (Curt Bentley)
VIII. Other
Please watch Band closely for updates. We’re looking forward to a great season!