Rose City Track Club Application — Rose City Track Club

Before you apply

Thank you for your interest in joining Rose City Track Club! Please fill out the application form below. We review applications on a quarterly basis; the deadlines for each quarter are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Practice times are subject to change based on the team’s needs.

Questions? You are welcome to reach out to our membership lead at membership@rosecitytrack.com to learn more about our club and application process.

Tips For a Successful Application

Rose City’s board is highly intentional with our review of applications, and we do not have space to accept all applicants on a quarterly basis. For the best chances at a successful application:

We strongly encourage prospective members to join our open community runs and events. If you’re interested in joining a closed team track workout as part of your evaluation prior to applying, please reach out to membership@rosecitytrack.com to coordinate.
Answer all questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. The more we understand who you are, what you’re looking to get out of joining, and what you anticipate you can contribute to the team, the better!
In your application, outline specific, measurable goals that RCTC can support you in reaching.
On the whole, we’re looking to understand why you’re choosing Rose City Track Club and why we may be the most compatible club for you too.

Applicant Expectations

We require that running be a part of your regular routine for 2+ years.
We expect teammates to attend a minimum of 12 practices per year.
To make sure everyone has someone to run with, we require that you have experience running 4:00:00 marathon or faster (calculate what that looks like for other distances).
As a club, our focus is on providing teammates with the resources they need to take their running to the next level – if you are dedicated to improving your running, RCTC may be a good fit for you.

Application

Thank you for your interest in joining Rose City Track Club! Please fill out the application form below (this information will be kept private).

Email membership@rosecitytrack.com with any questions.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

YYYY

Pronouns

Phone

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Social Media Handles

(Optional) Share Strava, Instagram, LinkedIn, or others you feel are helpful to us getting to know you.

Mailing address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Have you been to a RCTC event or community run?

This is an important part of consideration for membership, so if you’re unable to attend, you're welcome to share additional context on why here.

Tell us your running story! How did you find running and where has it taken you?

What does your running routine look like today? What has your running routine looked like for the last 2 years?

We want to hear the good, bad, and the ugly. No judgment.

Where do you believe you can make the most improvements in your running?

How do you see RCTC supporting you in these areas of improvement?

Are you currently a member of any other running or other athletic team? If yes, how would RCTC specifically help you reach your goals and how do you envision yourself contributing to both teams meaningfully?

What are your primary goals the next year, 3 years, and 5 years?

It’s important that you have time-based, measurable goals that RCTC can support you in reaching.

Do you have specific racing goals? If so, how do you see RCTC supporting you in these goals?

What motivated you to apply for RCTC over the other clubs in Portland?

Which team practices would you plan to regularly attend?

We encourage teammates to attend at least one practice weekly – but our more general attendance expectation is 12/year. Please specify among the following options and be sure to include which days: Mon 6:30PM strength, Wed 6:15AM track, Wed 6:30PM strength, 7:00am Foodie Friday, Sat 8:00AM long run.

Can you commit to wearing RCTC gear to the best of your ability during local and national races?

We require that all teammates race in an RCTC singlet unless otherwise discussed.

In addition to racing in RCTC gear, how do you see yourself positively representing RCTC to the greater community?

Do you have any areas of expertise that you would have interest in sharing with the team in an educational session or meet up at some point throughout the year?

For example: injury prevention, nutrition, self defense, painting, etc.

What are your personal best times race times within the last 5 years?

Please include distance and event (for example, 1:45 - 2022 Eugene Half Marathon) and please include multiple distances if possible. Links to results are also helpful!

What is your typical singlet size?

Please specify men's or women's sizing.

What is your typical shoe size?

Please specify men's or women's sizing.

What is your typical bottoms size?

Please specify men's or women's sizing.

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Before you apply

Application

ROSE CITY TRACK CLUB