About Cambridge Jets
Founded in 1987, the Cambridge Jets track club has been training athletes 6-18 years old in the Cambridge and greater Boston metropolitan areas for over three decades as a non-profit. Our team competes in both AAU and USA Track & Field meets, qualifiers and Olympic events.
Our Mission
The exclusive goal of the Cambridge Jets is to help young people improve their physical health all while instilling the principles of hard work, character, dedication and excellence. Our success is not measured in medals or trophies, but instead it is measured in the number of well-trained, fit, confident, and character-filled individuals we produce. No athlete has been or ever will be turned away due to financial restrictions.
Our History
The Cambridge Jets was established in 1987 by husband and wife team Curtis and Kimberly Jackman. Since then the Jets have become a well known organization in the Cambridge community. Through our growing affiliations with local colleges (Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston Collage and others) we are able to practice and hold events at top-notch facilities, with strong support from parent, local organizations and our coaching staff. Jets athletes have thrived in the sport, winning a number of team championships and individual awards.
To date, Jets runners have qualified to run for the U.S. national team in the AAU & USATF Junior Olympics. Many Jets runners continue their sport at the collegiate level, some even earning scholarships to universities all over the country. The Cambridge Jets team participates in state, regional, and national meets in exciting locations including New York City, Orlando Florida, Virginia Beach, and New Orleans.
On June 3rd, 2000 the Jackmans received a community service award from the Galluccio Associates Youth Sports Awards and in March 1997 the Cambridge Community Leadership Award.
Black Cultural and Historical Association presented the Black History Month Award to the Jackmans. “In recognition of Outstanding Community Leadership and Service.”
In June 2013, Coach Curtis was honored for his work with the Jets and was on the infield when the first ball was thrown into play.
Cambridge Jets Track Club 