Weston
Jr. Striders
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The 2009 season will begin on February 2. We will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30. We will be meeting at Cypress Bay High School. Last year we also switched to Fridays for about 5 weeks due to high school track meets on Wednesdays. We may do the same this year. Remember to wear running shoes and bring a water bottle (preferably labeled) and remember to take your water bottle home after practice! Also bring a towel to use during the strength exercises. $35 per month. Everyone is welcome to try two practices before paying for the month. February payment will be due February 9 for those who decide to stay in the program. After that, payments are collected at the beginning of each month (March, April & May). There is no discount for siblings. We normally reach capacity by the first week or two, so please consider carefully that you'll be able to make most practices and some meets before taking a spot. There are age group track meets held around South Florida starting at the beginning of March. They are generally held on Saturdays and tend to last all day due to the large number of participants. Age groups are broken into two-year increments according to birth year (i.e. those born in 1997 & 98 compete against each other, regardless of school grade or whether or not you've had your birthday yet this year). We will participate in several of those meets. Last year we hosted one meet in Weston, all other meets were out of town. There are several other track events that happen throughout the season, including the USATF Jr. Olympic Series. The local qualifier is usually at Tropical Park in Miami in the middle of May. The regional meet is in mid June and the location varies each year. Previous sites have been Tampa, Tallahassee and Coral Springs. The national meet is typically the last week in July. Previous years' locations have been in Miami, Oregon and Nebraska. USATF membership is required to participate in the Jr. Olympic meets. This can be done online at www.usatf.org and does require proof of age. We will supply forms and give out further information the time nears. 5k races take place nearly every weekend around South Florida. You can find a listing of most events by checking Split Second Timing at www.splitsecondtiming.com or the Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runner's Club at www.gflrrc.org. Some events also include shorter runs for younger children. Running Gear and Adult Coaching For a great selection of shoes and running gear check out Runner's Depot on University Drive in Davie. The owners also offer coaching options and training sessions for adults. Contact Renee at www.runnersdepot.com for more information.
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