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THE STARTING BLOCKThe Home Page For 2008Summer Youth Track & Field TeamAbout The Summer Track & Field Program: |
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Background:
For the past three years, ERR has sponsored a Summer Youth Track & Field Team. During that time, we have had over 150 Athletes participate in the program and we continue to receive positive feedback from Parents and Athletes.
New for 2008
- We will be scaling back a bit and compete in a few less Track & Field meets
- These meets will be smaller
- We will be participating in AAU rather than USAT&F
- We are going to partner with the Excel Track Team. We hope this will:
- Give Athletes in Carroll County more opportunities to access the expertise of the area's coaches
- Once qualifying meets begin, we are contemplating combining a few of our relay teams so more athletes get chances to run (both teams were short a few athletes last year - in certain age groups).
- Both clubs possess specific talents: Maynard Hurd was a National Champion in the Hurdles. We have an expertise in distance and throws that Excel does not have - we hope to help youngsters improve in their area's of interest
- One Fee - access to both programs.
Check Here During the Track Season for Results from this year and past seasons: [Click Here]
This program seeks to achieve two primary goals:
1. Provide Additional opportunities for area athletes to compete in T&F
2. Encourage younger athletes to consider participating in Track & Field
Athletes work towards developing their skills in both the running and field events. Coaches will help the athletes focus their time and energy by evaluating each athlete and suggesting specific events for them to consider.
The team will train and compete in several events. As we schedule these events, we will update this page and send out the schedule. We are still currently developing a schedule of meets in which to participate. It will be a smaller scheduloe than past years. Here is a short list of dates to keep in mind::
April 164h - First Workout
April 24th - Quadathlon at LHS
May 4th - All Comers Meet at NC HS
Summer Track & Field Schedule:
Below is a link to the Summer T & F Team Schedule. Please check back as we will update this calendar as more information is made available from the various meet directors.
[CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT YOUTH T&F CALENDAR]
Instruction/Coaches:
Included in this group are Andy Bokman, Randy Linville, John Bassett, Gene Williams and Pete Lester. When possible, workouts will be tailored to improve each athlete's speed, endurance and strength. These workouts will be conducted in groups divided by sex and age group.
[Click here for a more complete list and bios on our Coaches and Volunteers]
Cost:
The cost is $45 per athlete. Athletes will receive organized supervised workouts, membership into AAU, membership into ERR and an ERR Team Singlet to wear in meets. Any family that has multiple children in the immediate family will pay no more then the maximum of $140 for all their children.How Do I Sign Up:
Complete the Form which can be downloaded below. Every participant must have a parent sign the release form. Complete the Form and send it to ERR (The address is on the form) along with a check made payable to The Eldersburg Rogue Runners.
Summer Track & Field Registration Form
So you have signed up - Now What?
We have prepared some information for both parents and athletes. If you have signed up, you will want to read this. If you are thinking about signing up, this may answers some lingering questions.
Click here for the "Now What?" Link
Get a Jump on the T&F Season
After last year's season, several parents asked us to consider starting practice earlier in the year so that athletes could prepare longer prior to the first important meets. Due to conflicts with other sports, access to the HS Track, ERR decided not to do this. HOWEVER:
Volunteers:
As with any program, we need your help to make this successful. If you have coached in the past or are willing to help us in this endeavor, please let us know. We would like to offer all of the athletes as much individual attention as possible. To volunteer, please contact Randy Linville, our Youth Programs Coordinator at Trackcoach@errun.org.
About The Eldersburg Rogue Runners:
The Eldersburg Rogue Runners (ERR) is an affiliate of the Freedom Area Recreation Council. ERR is a nonprofit organization established to foster the sport of running in South Carroll County , MD.
