Track and Field Registration Opens

The Los Angeles Falcons track and field team has officially launched its 2016 season. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 will compete in events such as sprints, distance running, long jump, high jump, shot put, relays, and hurdles.

There are five divisions (based on age as of Dec. 31, 2015): Gremlins (ages 5-7), Bantams (8-9), Midgets (10-11), Youth (12-13), and Intermediates (14-15). Competition will take place throughout San Fernando Valley and locally. Falcon head coach Pablo Carlos founded the team in 1994.

Registration and orientation will be Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Crescenta Valley High School (inside the gate of the track).

Registration fee is $145, which includes a team uniform, ribbons, awards, invitational fees, team photo, training and lots of fun. Practices will be held at Crescenta High on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The season begins on Feb. 20 and concludes in May. Registration will remain open until Feb. 28. Further updates are available on the website www.la-falcons.com.

For further information, call Coach Pablo Carlos (818) 541-0355 or email at lafalcons1990@gmail.com. Visit www.falconstrack.com for registration forms.