The Friends

Friends of Westfield Track and Field and Cross Country

Nonprofit organization that supports Westfield High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams beyond what the Westfield Athletic Department will provide. Our goal is to support the best possible experience for athletes through fundraising and other supporting measures while promoting our sport and fostering a strong alumni community.

Get in touch at FOWTrack@gmail.com

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Fundraisers

We fundraise all year round but have marquee events that help us raise awareness and support for the team.

  1. Delicious Orchards Pie Fundraiser – Annual Fall Sale
  2. Blue Devil Classic – Concession Stand at our Spring Invitational Track and Field Meet
  3. Union County Relays – Concessions
  4. Union County Junior Varsity Championships – Concessions
  5. Parent Meet & Greet – Gear sales and fundraising at meetings for each season
  6. Back to School Night – Gear sales and fundraising

In addition to events, we have flags, car magnets, and apparel for sale with all proceeds going toward supporting our athletes.


Regular Board Meetings

We meet for our regular meetings four times a year:

  1. August End – Reorganization Meeting
    • Fall season gift
    • Funding requests for the fall
    • Pie fundraiser Planning
  2. December Start – Winter Meeting
    • Fall banquet
    • Winter pizza party
    • Winter season gift
    • Pie fundraiser review
    • BDC warmup
  3. March Start – Spring Meeting
    • BDC planning (may be held as a special meeting)
    • Boosters scholarships
    • Spring BBQ
    • County Relays planning
  4. June Start – Year End
    • Season review
    • Boosters scholarships
    • BDC review
    • County Relays review

Achievements

  • Walt Clarkson Memorial in Tamaques Park
  • Town recognition of the cross country course https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awt3OzTUGV2xuQY89b4i7Jc3L9knBP32/view?usp=drivesdk
  • Funded trips to the Penn Relays
  • Funded trips to Nationals
  • Funded trips to major invitationals
  • Purchased training equipment
  • Funded Booster scholarships
  • Presenting team awards
  • Funded and staffed the Blue Devil Classic
  • Write articles for local publication of team succeses