WCT Academy™ · Youth Program

Where the Next
Champions Start

World Chase Tag® is not just a TV show, it's a rapidly growing competitive sport that combines speed, strategy and agility. WCT Academy™ introduces young athletes to Chase Tag® through structured training with certified coaches, in a safe and supportive environment.

18+
Academy Clubs
7
Countries
100%
Certified Coaches
6+
Starting Age
For Parents

The Sport Kids
Already Love

Every child already knows how to play tag. WCT Academy™ turns that instinct into real athletic development: weekly classes that build movement skills, strategy, fitness and confidence.

Most programs start at age 10, with early development sessions from age 6 at selected clubs. Every class is led by certified WCT™ coaches following the official methodology, in a supportive environment built around sportsmanship.

  • No equipment and no experience needed, just trainers and energy
  • 100% certified coaches, official WCT™ training methodology
  • Speed, agility, strategy and self-confidence, built week by week
  • A clear pathway from first session to youth competitions
The Athlete Pathway

From First Session
To the World Stage

01
Discover
Try your first session at a licensed WCT™ club near you. No equipment, no experience needed.
02
Develop
Weekly coached classes building movement, agility, strategy and self-control, tailored to each age and ability.
03
Compete
Enter youth events and National Chase-Off™ qualifiers in a safe, supportive environment built around sportsmanship.
04
Go Pro
Climb the youth ranks toward the senior circuit and, one day, represent your team at the World Championships.

Competing? You'll Need a License

Young athletes entering youth events, ranked sessions or Chase-Off™ qualifiers need a WCT™ athlete license ($25/year), arranged through your club. Training and classes require no license.

Academy Life

On the Quad™

Kids playing Chase Tag on the Quad
WCT Academy training session
WCT Academy youth competition
Kids and coach on the Quad
Youth Chase Tag training
What They Say

Parents & Athletes

"My son has developed agility, strategy and speed since joining the Academy. But what surprised me most is the confidence he's built. He counts down the days to every session."

P
Academy Parent
Father of a 12-year-old athlete

"I've made friends here I'd never have met at school, and every week I can do something I couldn't do before. Competing at my first youth Chase-Off was the best day ever."

A
Academy Athlete
14 years old

Youth Events & Competitions

Youth tournaments and National Chase-Off™ qualifiers run across the Academy network all season long.

Get Started

Register Your Interest

Tell us where you are and we'll connect you with the nearest Academy club, or let you know when one opens near you.

We'll connect you with your nearest club, or notify you when one opens in your area.

Run a club? Bring the Academy™ to your gym.

Add youth Chase Tag® classes to your venue with a WCT™ Training Center license from $10/month.

Open a Club