| PLAN TO JOIN the Tidewater Striders' New Energy Youth Fall 2008 Running Team |
| Youth Grand Prix Fall 2008 |
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Our New Energy Runners continue to show strong individual improvements and our numbers are growing as we become more visible on the "Mile Circuit." We now have over 40 team members at all levels and ages. Click for more details. |
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| New Energy is an informal youth group training together to improve their times in road races as well as
their performance in track and field and cross-country events sanctioned by the USA Track and Field
(USATF) and AAU. Motivations vary from those who simply enjoy running, to those who are goal oriented
and recognize the need to train in order to perform well in races. With its group approach to running
practices, New Energy provides a fun, sociable forum for running preparation and development. |
| New Energy welcomes all youth runners, ages 6-16,
regardless of ability. Practices are informal, and participants
are encouraged to attend as many as possible. Runners must have
a good pair of running shoes to avoid injuries. Uniforms (singlet
and shorts) can be purchased, but are optional. Membership in the
Tidewater Striders is required by the third practice in order to
participate in sessions and compete on a team basis in Cross Country
and Relay teams. The cost is $15.00 per year. The Team participates
in road races held in the Tidewater area, which are part of the
Grand Prix 1-mile series, and are sponsored by local organizations,
such as school PTAs. Check race flyers for specific information
by visiting the Tidewater Striders Race Schedule. A New Energy
Team race schedule will be part of the program. |
| Coaching is provided by volunteers who are Tidewater Striders members. This year, Angelo Celesia will
provide leadership for practice. Many running enthusiasts/parents will also be assisting. |
| New Energy can provide youth runners and their families an enriching environment which can be a
building block to the youth runners' future. In the past, New Energy runners attended the National Cross
Country Championships in such places as Orlando, Florida. Many previous New Energy runners are
currently participating with high school and college teams where they have excelled in Cross Country,
Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field with All State and National recognition. In the past decade, New
Energy has produced numerous All-American medalists and one National Champion in Cross Country. |
| The New Energy Team practices will be on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m., at Mt. Trashmore (Kid's Cove area
facing South Blvd.), beginning April 15, 2008. Alternate training
sites may be FINAL KICK SPORTS on West Great Neck Road as well
as various Public School tracks. See the calendar below for more
details. |
For more information, contact:
Coach Angelo: acelesia@aol.com 288-7715
Dan Edwards, Chairman of the Tidewater Strider Youth Committee: lionrun@aol.com 495-3551
Evie Foster, Team Coordinator: NRGRUNR1@aol.com |
