The ISSAQUAH GLIDERS Track and Field and Cross Country Teams proudly represent the
Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department.
"The Benefits are Endless"

Welcome to the 
Issaquah Gliders Team!!  

*FAMILY*FUN*FITNESS*FUNDAMENTALS*


"When people ask me why I run, I tell them, there's not really a reason, it's just the adrenalin when you start, and the feeling when you cross that finish line, and know that you are a winner no matter what place you got. "
Courtney Parsons

Please "contact us" if you have any track and field or cross-country questions!

Thank -you Issaquah School District!
Many of our activities are made possible because of cooperative use of school district facilities. We extend our thanks to the Issaquah School District #411, School Board Members, and Administrative Staff for their support of the Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department.  

Running for Fun and Fitness!
~ Gliders Running Programs ~
updated  6/23/09
Registration information at 425 837 3300 or online at www.issaquahparks.net.

YES!  We run in the rain!

Inclement Weather Notice: Lightning and/or high,dangerous winds are the only weather conditions that will cancel or delay a practice or meet.  The practice plan may be adjusted due to the weather conditions, but practice will proceed.

SAFETY FIRST!
Issaquah High School is a construction zone! 
Please help us keep everyone safe! 

All children, 12years and younger must be escorted to/from the stadium.  Please park vehicles in the regular school lot and follow the fenced path.  No curbside parking or drop off/pick up in front of Issaquah HS.


Hershey Track and Field Meet, June 6:  Congratulations Hershey State Qualifiers!  See you in Lacey on June 27!  Click here for the link to State Hershey information.

ALERT!  The Parks and Recreation Track Meet on 6/25 at Liberty HS will start at 6:00pm rather than 5:30pm! (posted 6/23).
Summer Session - Elementary Level - Practices + Meets
Registration information at 425 837 3300 or online at www.issaquahparks.net.
June 8 - July 9 at Issaquah HS (usually!)
Practice Time:  5:15 - 6:30pm

> Please see Schedule Page for details because sometimes the dates, times, and locations are adjusted or changed with very short notice!
    The Issaquah Parks and Recreation summer (practices + meets) program includes two practices and/or meets each week for five weeks.  Basic track and field fundamentals will be practiced including jumps, throws, and running events -- all at age appropriate levels.

    Meets:  Family friendly meets are run on Thursdays as part of the Parks and Recreation League Meet Series, including departments from Issaquah, Renton, Auburn, Snoqualmie Valley, and Bellevue.  Meets will start at 5:30pm.  Please allow 2.5 - 3hrs for a meet.
Summer Session Elementary and Middle - Meets Only
Previous participation in a track and field program or other track and field experience is required!
Open to participants, ages 5 years - 14 years, with track and field experience who want to compete in the Parks and Rec League Meet Series and not attend any practices.  Thursdays 6/18, 6/25,  7/2, 7/09.  Please see the schedule page for meet locations.  Meets will start at 5:30pm.  Please allow 2.5 - 3hrs for a meet.

Summer Session - Middle/High School Level - Practices + Meets

June 8 - July 9 at Issaquah HS (usually!) 
Time: 6:30 - 7:45pm

  • Offered three days per week -- one price -- choose one, two, or all three days -- whatever works into your busy schedule!
  • Okay to mix and match each week!
  • Come train with your friends and meet new ones from across the Issaquah School District and neighboring schools and communities!
  • Optional competitions available including Parks and Rec League Meet Series, Hershey's Youth Track and Field, USA Junior Olympics.
  • Junior Olympics:  
    • Round 1/Association Meet:  Southwest Athletic Complex, Seattle, June 27 and 28.
    • Round 2/Regional Meet:  Oregon Site TBA. July 10 and 11.
    • Round 3/National Meet:  North Carolina, July 28 - Aug 1.

Fall Session - Elementary Level - Cross-Country:

Mid September through October
Practice Time:  5:00 - 6:00pm
Ages 5, 6, 7, 8 years: Mondays only
Ages 9 years +: Mondays only or Wednesdays only or both days!
Fun and fitness in the great outdoors -- parks, trails, hills, the beach -- come join the running fun!
Welcome to the Gliders team!