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Danbury Lightning Indoor Track & Field

The Danbury Lightning Indoor Track & Field Program offers boys and girls ages 5 through 15 the opportunity to build strength, speed, endurance, and confidence while learning and competing in track and field. Practices are designed to help athletes reach their potential in a fun, focused, and competitive environment.

Coaches work with athletes in small groups on events such as Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin as needed to prepare them for competition. As proud USA Track & Field team members, Danbury Lightning competes locally in the Western Connecticut Conference and regionally with USATF and AAU-affiliated youth teams, while building character, self-esteem, teamwork, and leadership skills in every athlete.

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The 2026 Spring Registration is open!
Take advantage of our early registration discount
which will end on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

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2026 Spring Track & Field Registration

The D.A.Y.O. Lightning Youth Track & Field is the first youth Track and Field program established in Danbury, CT, in March of 2011. We are a training and developmental Track and Field program for athletes ages 5 to 14. Our one-of-a-kind warm-up program moves seamlessly from a slow to fast progression, focusing on all major muscles to prepare athletes for maximum performance. Each aspect of our practice workout is designed with proper technique in mind, so athletes will progressively learn complex start techniques, race strategies, and breathing techniques without realizing it. These unique training techniques give our athletes a competitive advantage in all events from start to finish. Leadership skills are encouraged, developed, and rewarded as all athletes are given opportunities to lead drills and/or select teams for practice competitions.

Athletes will compete against athletes their age from other Northeast teams. We encourage our athletes to focus on healthy lifestyles through athletics and clean eating.

Parents, take a look at a few of our athletes who went on to compete in college:

Bethune Cookman, Boston U, CCSU, Davidson, Navy, Sacred Heart, SCSU, SCSU, UConn, Villanova

Please take a moment to talk with your athlete(s) about the importance of following the coach's instructions. We expect athletes to be attentive and follow coaches' instructions. This helps to maintain a safe environment and prevent injuries. Your athlete's safety is of paramount priority.

DAYO Lightning 2026 Track & Field Early Registration- $150 (Ends March 7th 2026)

Registration closes on 06/18/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 03/16/2026 to 06/18/2026
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$200.00

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Seasons, Practices & Meets

Danbury Lightning offers three track and field seasons: Spring, Summer, and Winter Indoor Track. Spring season runs from March through early June, and Summer season runs from June through August, with practices held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Danbury High School. Winter Indoor season runs from November through March, with practices on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Harambee Youth Center, 54 West Street, Danbury.

Track meets are typically held on Sunday mornings starting around 8:00 AM and may last until approximately 4:00 PM. Middle school athletes may have the opportunity to compete in the Middle School State Championship by meeting qualifying standards. The team often ends the season with a championship-level road trip meet.

Coaches

Our coaching staff is made up of highly qualified and experienced coaches who bring a strong range of track and field knowledge to the program. With backgrounds that include USATF Level 1 Certification and college-level competition experience, our coaches help athletes develop their skills in sprints, distance, and field events while preparing them for the next level of competition.

Awards & Recognition

At the end of the season, Danbury Lightning usually holds a team gathering to celebrate athletes and recognize their accomplishments. Each athlete is recognized for their participation with a certificate, while outstanding achievements are honored with medals.