Fall Youth Track

Register for Fall Youth Track

OVERVIEW
Introduce your younger child to Track & Field and/or help your older child improve his/her event specific skills. This low-key, fun program includes sprinting and distance running, jumping, and more. Athletes will learn a routine of proper warmup, drills, and stretching, and be exposed to some of the more specific, technical aspects of certain events (starts, form, etc.) The track practices enable athletes to test their progress with some timed efforts. Coaches may suggest further competitive opportunities for more experienced athletes and/or those seeking a more official timed competition. Note: In the future we may add locations, but the coaching/volunteer demands for a youth program are such that we are limited to Reston for the moment.

PROGRAM DETAILS
This program meets SUNDAYS at South Lakes High School in Reston. Youth Track is appropriate for youth from ages 4-13, as well as high school athletes seeking additional help in the off-season/over the summer. Participants are encouraged to attend weekly practice, but we understand that school events, vacations, other sports, and family commitments may mean participants cannot always attend every session. The program is designed with this fact in mind — your child’s experience will NOT be compromised if you cannot attend every week. Older participants can also ask coaches for guidance on what to do on their own during the week. Practices enable athletes to test their progress with some timed efforts. Coaches may suggest further competitive opportunities for more experienced athletes and/or those seeking a more official timed competition. PLEASE NOTE: If your child is 9 or over and seeks a more competitive opportunity, during the SPRING months, consider the =PR= Youth Track Team.

PROGRAM DURATION
This program is offered in the Spring and Fall. During summer, we sometimes offer shorter sessions, reducing early summer conflicts with other sports and vacations.) Sessions are typically 8 weeks, though the Summer 2018 session will be a FOUR WEEK session. Youth Track is appropriate for youth from ages 4-13, as well as high school athletes seeking additional help in the off-season/over the summer.

PROGRAM COST
The $70 program cost for fall session includes 8 weeks (or as many as you can attend) of coached sessions and a program t-shirt. Active participants also receive special promotions at Potomac River Running Store. We’ve reduced the cost so that it’s economical even if your family misses a week due to vacation or other commitments

UPCOMING SESSIONS
8 sessions
September 9 - October 28 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
@ South Lakes HS Track

Please Note:  While we plan to engage as many coaches and volunteers as necessary to accommodate interest, the program MAY fill, so early registration is encouraged. Assuming the program is not full, we WILL continue to accept participants throughout the program’s duration and welcome late joiners — but, there is no pro-rating of the $70 fee (which has already been subsidized due to the youth focus of this program.)