Our History

 

The Bozeman Track Club started in 1989 and was founded by Dave Skelton. After identifying the need and ambition of local high school athletes for indoor track & field, Dave started the club with only six athletes. In 1996 the club began running an outdoor track & field season. And finally, in 2002, the BTC took on the roll of being a middle-school cross-country program for the Bozeman School District and surrounding area. Today, the club now has over 200 members actively participating in XC, indoor, and outdoor track.

At its core, the club’s goals are to encourage and help young people develop physically, emotionally, and socially through their involvement in the sports of track and field and cross-country. We believe this helps our student athletes build a positive self–image as they recognize their individual achievements. They will be part of a team that encourages and promotes the development of friendships, good sportsmanship, encouragement of fellow athletes, and a positive experience in all aspects.

 

Our Head Coaches

All our coaches are screened by the USATF background check and SafeSport certified. For information about the USATF requirements, please inquire with info@bozemantrackclub.org.

Chantel Jaeger-Smith - Head Track & Field Coach

Jason Nicholas - Head Boys XC Coach;  Track & Field Distance Coach

Jason Nicholas - Head Boys XC Coach; Track & Field Distance Coach

Board of Directors

Chad Coley - President of the Board

Michael McCormick - Vice President

Lucy Coley - Treasurer

Members of the Board

Susan Atkinson

Brett Valentine

Dave Skelton

Becky Naberhaus

Adam Michalson

Lydia Trom