Weston
Jr. Striders
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| Welcome to the Weston Jr. Striders web site. We are a running club based in Weston, Florida, for kids and teens ages 8 and up. We welcome all abilities and will work with the kids to determine which events each child is best suited for. We'll participate in age group track meets and local 5k races. The 2009 season will begin February 2. There may be some changes this year, due to our personal schedule; watch for further information or contact me directly. Team Members: go directly to Club Notes page for pictures.
Our MissionTo have fun while encouraging young athletes to participate in running as a life long sport!
The TeamThis year we will accept up to 55 members, from the ages of 8 to 14. The youngest age group, called Bantams, is for those born in 1999 & 2000. We are limiting that age group to 12 members. The next two age groups (97 & 98 and 95 & 96) usually have about 20 kids each. We also accept those born in 1993 & 94. Because we normally reach capacity during the first two weeks, please consider your commitment and child's schedule. Please be able to make most practices and some meets before taking a spot. Meets are on Saturdays starting in April. We usually participate in 3 or 4 meets. The past few years we have had members of the Cypress Bay High School track team helping. They bring a lot of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the group. Middle school athletes: this is a great way to learn what it takes to be on the high school team!
CoachesMike and Cindy MacConnie Mike is a USATF Level 1 certified coach and has been running for over 30 years. At the High School and College Division 1 levels, he was active in track and cross country as a middle distance specialist. He currently participates at the Master's level (40+) in all distances from the 5k up. His fastest recent 5k time is 18:30. He ran the Wineglass Marathon in October 2004, the Boston Marathon in April 2006 and the Weston half in December 2006 and 2007. Cindy is also USATF Level 1 certified and is CPR and first aid certified. She ran the London Marathon in April 1999, the last three Weston half marathons and the past three Miami half marathons. Her current half PR is 1 hour 56 minutes. Her fastest 5k time is 24:50.
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