Our History

The Danbury FLYERS Elite is a program run by the Danbury Youth Track and Field Association (DYTFA)

In 2013 Gail Hill Williams founded the DYTFA organization, at the request of track athletes and their parents, so they could have a summer travel program where the athletes could further to learn, grow and compete in track.

Danbury had every sports program represented in the Middle School for boys and girls, except for Track and Field. Danbury public schools eliminated the sports program in the 1990’s. The intent was to make the DYTFA program a feeder program for the Danbury High School Track and Field program.

So with the assistance and support of the Danbury High School coaches Rob Murray and Nick Fraticelli, the Danbury FLYERS were born. The Hatters “Orange and Blue” were chosen as team colors and are affiliated with the Western Connecticut Conference, AAU Connecticut District, and USATF CT Association.

Long time Danbury resident and DHS former Track and Cross Country member Gail Hill Williams was named the 1st Danbury FLYERS Track and Field Coach and GM for the Indoor, Outdoor Spring and Summer track and Field Programs. With the success of the middle school program, expanded the Flyers program by founding the First Flight program for athletes ages 5-8 in 2016.  Based on the Athlete success the of the Danbury FLYERS the program morphed into an Elite program geared for 5-15yrs olds and in the Summer accepts driven High School and College Athletes. In 2019, the Danbury FLYERS officially changed its name to Danbury FLYERS Elite to even better reflect its mission. This elite program is by recommendation and or invitation and accepts Athletes of all levels.

Now in our 11th year, the Danbury FLYERS have developed into being highly recognized in Western Connecticut, CT, New England and Nationally. This 4 season program devoted to XC, Track and Field and sports conditioning is for athletes in Elementary school through High School (College Summer Only).  Many of our athletes, who began with little to no experience, have developed their skills and their desire to participate and compete in track and field, which has resulted in numerous medals at State and National competitions in various sports.  The skills and lifestyle attained during their participation in our programs can benefit the athletes for their lifetime!