Our Story

Paper City Athletics is a competitive and recreational track and field program based in Holyoke, Massachusetts, welcoming athletes and families from surrounding communities. Our program serves athletes 7-18 years old.

We are proud to be affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF) and AAU, giving our athletes opportunities to train, compete, and grow through nationally recognized organizations.

Our program offers both a winter indoor season and a spring outdoor season, providing year-round opportunities for development, competition, and personal growth in a positive and structured environment.

At every level, we emphasize skill development, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship — while ensuring that fun remains a priority.

Our Team

Our coaching staff is dedicated to helping every athlete reach their full potential. With a focus on proper technique, individual progress, and long-term development, our coaches create a supportive atmosphere where athletes are encouraged to challenge themselves and take pride in their growth.

Each member of our team shares a passion for track and field and a commitment to teaching the values of hard work, perseverance, and respect — both on and off the track.

Our Values

At Paper City Athletics, we are guided by four core principles:

  • Excellence — Striving for improvement and achievement in every event and every practice.

  • Teamwork — Building unity, encouragement, and trust among athletes, coaches, and families.

  • Integrity — Competing with honesty, fairness, and respect for others.

  • Community — Representing Holyoke and our surrounding areas with pride, inclusivity, and sportsmanship.

Join Us

Whether your athlete is new to the sport or looking to compete at a higher level, Paper City Athletics provides a welcoming environment to grow, learn, and have fun through track and field.

Two boys running on a track during a race, wearing race bibs with numbers 349 and 231.
Children at the start line of a track race at a sports stadium with spectators on bleachers in the background, during sunset.
A young boy in a race, mid-jump, during a track and field event on a running track at sunset with other participants in the background.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a hat with two children, one holding a yellow object, standing outdoors near bushes and trees on a walkway.
Group of children and coach on a running track during practice or warm-up session.
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A congratulatory announcement celebrating a young girl named Genesis Kelly for qualifying in track and field events, including third place in the national qualifier, fifth in the long jump, and 100 meters. The image features a purple background with text, an USA Track & Field logo, a photo of Genesis with medals at a track event, and another picture of her standing outdoors with medals around her neck.
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Young boy standing on a running track, holding a javelin, wearing a silver medal, with face paint, smiling, and wearing a sports sleeveless shirt and shorts.
A young male athlete in mid-air during a long jump attempt on an outdoor track field, with a blue sky overhead and several people visible in the background.
Children running a race on a track during a youth sporting event with spectators and other participants in the background.
A man and a young woman standing together under a purple canopy, smiling at the camera, with other people near a tennis court in the background.
Young girl standing on a running track, wearing a medal around her neck, smiling and making a peace sign with her hand.