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    Sports - Saturday Morning Youth Track & Field

     

    Saturday Morning Youth Track and Field

    track meet Arlington County Youth Track and Field logoWhat: This is an instructional program where all participants will learn the basic fundamentals of track & field.
    The goals of the program are:

    1. To learn track skills in an welcoming and exciting environment and to have fun doing so.
    2. To participate in track experiences in order to learn correct track skills which can be used throughout life.
    3. To learn correct stretching and conditioning exercises in order to avoid injury.
    4. To learn the importance of teamwork through learning relay skills.

    Participants will receive instruction and practice in four main areas: sprinting (starts and finishes), field events (long jump, standing broad jump, softball throw), middle distance and distance running, relays

    Who: Ages 6-14

    When: Saturday mornings, March 10 - May 12
    Ages 6- 8: 9 AM - 10:15 AM
    Ages 9-14: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

    Where: Indoor sessions will be held at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on March 10, 17, and 24, and April 31. Outdoor sessions will be held at W-L High School beginning April 14, with no practice on April 7.

    Cost: $75. Financial assistance available to those who qualify.

    Registration: Registration for the 2011 season will open in mid-February. Register online from February 14 - March 7.

    Greenbrier TrackQuestions / Additional Information: Email Jennifer Groner or call 703-228-1809.

    Additional Information: Arlington County can provide upon request reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Two weeks advance notice is preferred. Question on access and inclusion should be directed to the Therapeutic Recreation Office at 703-228-4740. Likewise, Arlington County does not want fee to be a barrier for those who participate in County classes, camps or programs. Call 703-228-4747 to learn how to qualify for reduced fees. TTY (703) 228-4743.


    Last Modified: May 24, 2012
    2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: 703-228-3000 TTY: 703-228-4611