Test-Drive Tryout How Does It Work | Blue Lightning Track Club

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⚡ WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TEST-DRIVE TRYOUT?

The Test-Drive is not a one-on-one skills test.

Athletes train alongside current Blue Lightning team members as a special guest athlete for the day. While they experience a real team practice, our coaching staff evaluates their athleticism, effort, coachability, and readiness for team participation.

From the moment they step onto the track, athletes are immersed in the Blue Lightning experience—training alongside teammates, learning from coaches, and experiencing the culture, energy, and expectations of the program firsthand.

This gives athletes and parents the opportunity to determine whether Blue Lightning is the right fit while coaches evaluate the athlete's athleticism, fitness, competitiveness, coachability, effort, and readiness for team participation.

During the Test-Drive, Coaches evaluate:

✅ Athleticism and coordination
✅ Speed and movement skills
✅ Fitness and conditioning level
✅ Competitiveness and effort
✅ Coachability and ability to follow instruction
✅ Mental toughness and attitude
✅ Ability to keep pace in a structured team training environment

Athletes should come prepared to warm up, run, participate in drills, and complete portions of a regular team practice.

The Test-Drive is a two-way evaluation.

While coaches are evaluating the athlete, parents and athletes are also evaluating the team, coaching staff, training environment, and program culture to determine whether Blue Lightning is the right fit.

⚡ After The Test Drive Tryout

Every athlete who participates in a Test-Drive Tryout will receive one of the following recommendations:

🏆 1. Ready To Join Team

Athletes who demonstrate the athleticism, fitness, coachability, competitiveness, and work ethic needed to train and compete with the team immediately may be invited to join the Blue Lightning Track Club.

🔧 2. Off-Season Conditioning Recommended

Athletes who are not yet ready to join the team may be recommended for our 7-Week Conditioning Program, where they can continue developing their speed, strength, fitness, coordination, confidence, and training habits before being re-evaluated.

📅 Current Season Considerations

Because we are currently in the middle of the Summer Championship Season, athletes are evaluated for immediate competition readiness. Athletes who are not yet ready for championship-level competition will be placed into the most appropriate development pathway for future success.

⚡ Blue Lightning Development & Seasons

Athletes may enter the program at different points based on their current readiness and development needs.

7-Week Conditioning Program
Off-Season Conditioning (Sep–Oct)
Indoor Season (Nov–Jan)
Spring Season (Feb–May)
Summer Championship Season (May–Aug)

Our goal is to place each athlete in the training environment where they can develop safely, build confidence, and maximize their long-term potential.

WHO IS THIS NOT FOR

❌ Athletes under age 7

❌ Athletes seeking casual recreation

❌ Athletes unwilling to follow coaching

❌ Athletes not ready for structured training

❌ Athletes unable to jog a lap around the track

❌ Athletes looking for a summer activity only

Before You Register

⚡ TO GET THE MOST VALUE FROM THE TEST-DRIVE, ATHLETES MUST HAVE THE BASIC FITNESS LEVEL TO:

✅ Jog a lap around a standard 400 meter track without stopping

✅ Participate safely in a Blue Lightning warm-up

✅ Complete running drills and portions of a regular team practice

✅ Train alongside athletes in their age group

✅ Follow coaching instructions in a group training environment

✅ Give a positive effort throughout the session

Athletes are not expected to be in championship shape. These minimum fitness requirements simply help ensure they can participate safely and gain meaningful value from the Test-Drive experience.

Why This Matters

The Blue Lightning Test-Drive is a coach-led evaluation designed to identify athletes with the athletic ability, conditioning, and competitive drive to succeed within the Blue Lightning Track Club environment.

Blue Lightning is built on the principle that Iron Sharpens Iron. Athletes improve faster when they train alongside committed, competitive peers who challenge one another to elevate their performance. The purpose of the Test-Drive is to identify athletes who have both the desire and readiness to compete and develop in a structured training environment.

Complete Your Test Drive Registration

Who is completing this form?

Who is completing this form?

Confirm that:

Athlete is between the ages of 7-18

Athlete is active and athletic

Athlete is competitive

Athlete is ready to be coached and pushed

I understand that my athlete desires to compete, can jog one lap (400 meters) at a slow pace without stopping, and is physically able to participate in a Blue Lightning Track Club warm-up and partial practice session. My athlete will be evaluated on athleticism, effort, attitude, coachability, mental toughness, and competitiveness for potential team placement.

I understand that my joining the team will be based on how well my athlete does on their Test-Drive Tryout.

Reason For Test-Drive Tryout (Check all that apply)

Reason(s) for a Test-Drive Tryout? (check all that apply)

To Earn a spot on the Blue Lightning Track Club (based on Test-Drive Tryout evaluation)”

Very interested in competing in track and field.

Only looking for Summer sport activity.

Want to improve speed for another sport.

Want to prepare for Spring school track season.

Not in track condition and need conditioning

Has never run track want to see if they / I like it

Why do you/athlete want to join the Blue Lightning Track Club?

Why do you want your athlete to join the Blue Lightning Track Club?

Season(s) of interest?

Season(s) of interest (check all that apply)

Off-Season Conditioning (Sep-Oct)

Indoor Track (Nov-Jan)

Spring (Jan-May)

Summer (Apr-Aug)

All Seasons

Not Sure

SECTION 1: ATHLETE INFORMATION

Athlete First Name

Athlete Last Name

Gender

*Age

Birthdate

School

Grade

Athlete Mobile

Which of the following best describes your athlete (Check all that apply)

Which of the following best describe your athlete? (Check all that apply.)

Has good sportsmanship

Energetic ☐ Responds Well to Coaching

Avoids physical hard work

High self-expectations

Shy

Pushes herself/himself

Self-confident

Does not like to lose

Competitive

Energetic

low energy

Persistent

Does not like physical hard work

Outgoing

Driven

Optimistic

Needs frequent motivation

Gives up easily

Loves to win

Self-Determined / Motivated

Low stamina

Mentally tough

Handles Challenges Well

Needs a lot of motivation

Not motivated

Rate your athlete's athleticism

Rate your athlete's athleticism.

Rate your athlete's fitness level

Rate your athlete's fitness level.

What is your preferred Test-Drive Day?

NOTE: Test-Drives are not available on the following weekends due to scheduled track meets.

Sat & Sun, Jun 26-27
Sat & Sun, Jul 26-27
Sat & Sun, Jul 11-12

12U Preferred Test-Drive day

13-18 Preferred Test-Drive day

SECTION 2: PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Phone/Mobile

Relationship to athlete

Relationship to Athlete

Did the parent/guardian compete in sports in AAU, middle school, high school, or college?

Did the Parent / Guardian compete in sports in AAU, high school, or college?

Yes

If so, please list sports here. If you ran track, list events

SECTION 3: ATHLETE'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

How long has your athlete participated in organized sports?

Which sports has your athlete participated in?

You selected other sports, enter the sport below.

Which track and field event(s) did the athlete participate in?

What type of athlete are they?

What type of athlete is he/she?

Sprinter (runs fast!)

Distance (can run long distances)

Field event (can throw or jump)

Do not know

List level of track and field participation

List level of track and field participation

Club

High school

Middle school

Parks & Rec

Elementary school running club

None of the above

Please list below any additional info you would like us to know about your athlete.

Please list below any additional info you would like us to know about your athlete.

Optional, but very helpful - provide a link to athlete's Milesplit profile.

Optional, but helpful - Cut and paste a link to the athlete's Milesplit profile.

SECTION 4: TRACK & FIELD INTEREST

What track & field events is your athlete interested in?

What track & field events is your athlete interested in?

SECTION 5: CURRENT READINESS

Has your athlete trained or competed in the last 60 days?

Has your athlete trained or competed in the last 60 days?

Which best describes your athlet's fitness level?

Which best describes your athlete’s current fitness and training level?

What is your athlete's primary goal?

What is your athlete’s primary goal?

SECTION 6: ATHLETE INTENT & MINDSET

Is your athlete comfortable with structured coaching, feedback, and competition training?

Is your athlete comfortable with structured coaching, feedback, and competitive training?

SECTION 7: STAGE OF SEASON / EXPECTATION

Do you understand that during the Summer Championship Season, test drives are primarily evaluative and many athletes will be placed into Off-Season Conditioning?

SECTION 7: SEASON EXPECTATION ALIGNMENT

SECTION 8: MEDICAL & SAFETY

Does your child have a medical condition or allergies which require medication or precautions to practice or compete? This is a quick list for the head coach. More in-depth details will be provided on the physical exam form by your physician. If your athlete has conditions such as asthma, seizures, sickle cell, allergies, concussions, ACL injuries, dietary restrictions, etc, Please select, see Sports Physical.

Medical and Safety

Attach a current photo of your athlete so our coaching staff can identify them at practice.

Upload photo

How did you hear about the Blue Lightning Track Club?

I agree to be contacted by the Blue Blue Lightning Team Coordinator or Head Coach.

No Refund Policy for Test-Drive Tryouts and Pay-As-You-Go Practices

We want to inform you that all fees for Test-Drive Tryouts and Pay-As-You-Go practice sessions are non-refundable, regardless of attendance or missed sessions. If you need to reschedule, your payment can be transferred to another practice session, provided you notify the Head Coach or Team Coordinator at least 24 hours in advance of the original session.

Test-Drive practice and Coach evaluation

Price: $35.00

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If your athlete qualifies to join the team, your Test-Drive fee payment will be credited towards club membership using a join-team coupon code.

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