Shaping Futures.
- Central Florida's Oldest Track Club
- Founded 1989
- USATF & AAU Affiliated
welcome to the central florida gliders
Welcome to the Central Florida Gliders, central Florida’s oldest track club, noted for developing youth runners. Our track season starts in March with sign-ups in January and February.
The cross-country season and track & field conditioning starts in September with sign-ups in August and September with the first practice and Registration meeting 5:30pm September 1st at Sanlando Park 401 W Highland Altamonte 32714.
We practice 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (and a few Saturdays) picking up the high school students at the end of their season to attend national competition with the club. Visit the programs tab on our web site for more information about Track & Field and Cross Country.
Track & Field Season
January – July
Sign-ups:
January – May
Cross Country Season
September – December
Sign-ups:
August – November
Track Conditioning Seasons
October – January
Sign-ups:
September – January
Practice Locations
Merrill Park
985 Merrill Park Dr Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Sanlando Park
401 W Highland Altamonte Springs 32714
Edgewater High School
3100 Edgewater Dr Orlando, FL 32804
Gliders in the News
Please go to our About US page for press releases and season summaries.
Elite Training
Our elite training division is for the very serious open, post-collegiate, high school, and masters
age group athletes. All our coaches are Level I or Level II certified and coach all the events in
track & field as well as cross country. However, we especially specialize in the hurdles, jumps,
mid-distance, and multi-events.
Tyson Gay Shoutout to The Gliders
A special shoutout to the Central Florida Gliders from world-class sprinter Tyson Gay! We’re grateful for his support and encouragement of our athletes. His message inspires our young runners to continue working hard, believing in themselves, and striving for excellence both on and off the track. Thank you, Tyson, for recognizing and supporting the Gliders community!
Congratulations Coach Wise!
Congratulations to our executive director and head coach, Craig Wise for being inducted in the Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame for the work he has done with youth and the Central Florida Gliders Track Club #Kudos #hardworkpaysoff