Track and Field
Track and Field Camps
Boys and girls age 9-14 as of Dec. 31, 2012
This track and field program is designed to give young athletes a chance to learn the sport, be part of a team, and get ready for the Hershey's Track & Field Games coming in May. Participants will learn the fundamentals of running, jumping, and throwing, with an emphasis on self improvement rather than competition.
This 8-week program is divided in two sessions. Participants are invited to sign up for either session or the whole season. Practices take place twice a week. All participants receive a t-shirt.
Session 1:
TF03101 • T, Th • 3/6-3/29 • 6:00-7:15 pm
Session 2:
TF04101 • T, Th • 4/10-5/3 • 6:00-7:15 pm
Full Season:
TF03102 • T, Th • 3/6-5/3* • 6:00-7:15 pm
Note: *no practice week of April 2-6 for spring break
Location: Parsons Track
Fee: $35/session or $60 for full season. Includes camp t-shirt.
Hershey's Track and Field Games
Boys and girls age 9-14 as of Dec. 31, 2012
Every year hundreds of thousands of kids line up across the country for local Hershey's Track & Field meets. Once again, Redding Recreation will be hosting a local meet at Parsons Jr. High. The Hershey's Track & Field Games is a free event open to kids age 9 to 14. All participants are encouraged to do their best, no matter what their skill level.
For the more competitive set, all local winners in each individual event qualify for the Hershey's Track & Field regional meet in San Jose. The regional meet features hundreds of kids from throughout Northern California and is a great experience for any young athlete interested in running track in high school.
Participants can choose up to 3 events to participate in, which can include 2 running events and 1 field event, or 2 field events and 1 running event. If participants want to compete in the 4x100m relay, they must put together their own relay team.
Events include: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m and 4x100m races + Standing Long Jump and Softball Toss field events.
Check out www.hersheystrackandfield.com for more information.
Date: Saturday, 5/12 at 10:00 am
Location: Parsons Jr. High Track
Fee: Free