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 04/28/08

Online registration for spring/summer opens in March:
  • Over the phone at 425 837 3300
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING SESSION:
The spring program includes one weekday practice at your local high school and one combined event each week at Issaquah HS.  Participants may alternate between practice sites/days to accommodate your busy family schedule!  6:00 - 7:15, all sites all days, although Friday mini-meets may last slightly longer.  May 12 - June 6.
  • Option 1:  Mondays at Issaquah HS and  Fridays at site TBA
    • Mondays 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Yes, Memorial Day, and 6/02
  • Option 2:  Tuesdays at Liberty HS and Fridays at site TBA
    • Tuesdays 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, and 6/03
  • Option 3:  Wednesdays at Skyline HS and Fridays at site TBA
    • 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, and 6/04
  • Fridays at site TBA for Options 1, 2, 3:  5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/06
The East King County Hershey Meet is scheduled for Saturday, June 07 at Issaquah HS.  Registration will open at 11:00am and the meet will start at 11:30am.  This meet is open to participants born from 1999-1994.  The Washington State Hershey Championship will be run at Olympia HS on Saturday, June 28.

 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUMMER SESSION: (Level 1 / L1)
NEW format beginning 2008!

All dates and locations are tentative! The proposed renovations at Issaquah HS and Skyline HS may affect the dates and times of the summer session.

The summer Level 1 program is open to participants ages 5 years through 5th grade. The new format for this program in 2008 consists of three (3) introductory practices followed by the Summer Parks and Recreation League Track & Field Meet Series.  There will NOT be weekly practices!  After the 3 introductory practices particpants can go directly to each weekly Thursday meet!  Practices are 1 hour/fifteen minutes.  Please allow up to 3 hours for a Thursday meet. 

Summer L1 Option 1:  *League Meet Series plus Intro Practices at Issaquah HS on Monday 6/9, Thursday 6/12, and Monday 6/16.  Practice time is 5:15 - 6:30pm. 
Meet starting time is usually 5:30pm.

Summer L1 Option 2:  *League Meet Series plus Intro Practices at Issaquah HS on Tuesday 6/10, Thursday 6/12, and Tuesday 6/17. 
Practice time is 5:15 - 6:30pm.  Meet starting time is usually 5:30pm.

*Summer Parks and Recreation League Meet Series, Thursdays: 6/19 at Issaquah HS; 6/26 at Auburn HS; 7/10 at Renton Stadium; League Championship on 7/17 at Auburn HS.

MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SESSION (Level 2 / L2)
NEW format for 2008!
All dates and locations are tentative! The proposed renovations at Issaquah HS and Skyline HS may affect the dates and times of the summer session.
  • June 9 - June 18 at Issaquah High School
  • June 19 - July 17 at Skyline High School
The summer L2 program is open to  participants in grades 5 through 12 (fifth who will soon be sixth graders, with track experience, may choose between L1 and L2).  

The L2 session consists of any two or all three days per week including practices and/or the Summer Parks and Recreation League Track and Field Meet . Participants may also participate in the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics -- or not enter any competitions -- just come out to the track and enjoy exercising with friends!

*Please note that the L2 practice times will start and end one hour earlier beginning the week of June 23 - July 17. 

Summer L2 Option 1:  Any two days per week M/Tu/Th
Practice time June 9 - June 19, 6:30 - 7:45pm
* Practice time June 23 - July 17, 5:30 - 6:45pm

Summer L2 Option 2:  All three days per week M/Tu/Th
Practice time June 9 - June 19, 6:30 - 7:45pm
* Practice time June 23 - July 17, 5:30 - 6:45pm

Summer L2 Option 3:  3 + 4 Option
Choose any 3 practices between June 9 and June 17 and follow those up with the 4 Parks and Rec Track and Field League Meet Series.  Open to middle school up to age 14 years.


Welcome to the Gliders team!