Welcome to Umoja!

We Are Youth Track & Field Team in Santa Clara, California

Team

Umoja is a diverse group of athletes ages 7 to 18. Athletes at all levels are welcome. Many of our athletes have competed in the National Junior Olympics.

Season

We kick off the season in February and train through July. Many of our athletes are qualified and advance to the National Junior Olympics at the end of July.

Practice

We train 4 days a week: Mon/Wed/Thursday – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Santa Clara High School, and Saturday – 9 AM to 11 AM at Montgomery Hill Trail.

About Us

Umoja Track Club was founded by Ron Robinson and Brunet Lux in 2001.

For more than two decades, we have been serving the diverse South Bay community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower young athletes to achieve their full potential on and off the track through the teaching of track and field fundamentals and skill development. We are committed to teaching young athletes the values and skills that will enable them to positively contribute to their community and that will carry them through their lifetime.

Our Values

We believe that performing at the highest level possible as a team and as an individual includes good sportsmanship and ethical athletics. We recognize our organizational responsibility to society and strive to instill the values of mutual trust, which encompasses respecting the Umoja processes and procedures, teammates, volunteers, opponents, officials, and parents.

Coaches

If you are interested in coaching, please contact us.

Alumni

Where are they now? Find our talented alumni here.

Memories

Check out our photo gallery.

News

Please read our blogs. Some posts were contributed by our athletes.

Where We Compete

Recent Track Meets

Sun 6/13	God Speed Invitational St. Mary’s High School, Stockton, CA
Sat 6/19 & Sun 6/20	Golden West Invitational Cordova High School, Rancho Cordova, CA
Fri 6/25 to Sun 6/27	Pacific Association Top 8 Non-Qualifying Cordova High School, Rancho Cordova, CA
Sat 7/10 & Sun 7/11	Pacific Association Top 5 Non-Qualifying Seaside High School, Seaside, CA
Mon 7/26 to Sun 8/1	USATF National Junior Olympic Championships University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Past Track Meets

Athletic.net Umoja Page

Detailed Schedule for Current Umoja Athletes

Common Questions

The regular season begins in February and ends in June. After the regular season, athletes can compete in Regional Championships and advance to National Junior Olympic Championships in July if qualify.

We have practice 4 days a week during the season. Here is our regular schedule:
Mon, Wed-Thu | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location | Santa Clara High School (Map)
Sat | 9 AM – 11 AM (when we are not at track meet)
Location | Montgomery Hill Trail (Map)

(Subject to change)

Yes. No practice is mandatory.

We are accepting athletes ages 7 to 18. (The age of athlete is the age s/he will be on December 31 of the season’s calendar year.)

Sure!

We do not offer ‘summer program’ but we accept late registration. Our season continues until National Junior Olympics that takes place in the end of July. No activity is planned in August.

Ready to Join?

Our season is February through July.

Information about next season will go out in December.

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