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Track and field is a sport that has something for everyone. Like to run fast but not far? Try the sprints and hurdles! Like to run far but not too fast? Try the distance events! Like to throw things and watch them fly? You should try throwing a javelin or a discus! Like to see how far you can jump? Try the long jump or triple jump! Are you a daredevil who likes flying through the air and making your parents nervous? The pole vault is perfect for you!
The Jacksonville Athletic Club is a year-round track and field club that works with athletes of all ages and abilities become better athletes and have fun in the process. Their summer youth track and field program for kids ages 5-12 is the perfect place for your child to learn more about this fun and exciting sport! Why train with the Jacksonville Athletic Club this summer? Here are our top 5 reasons why your child will love learning the sport from them:
The Best Track & Field Coaching for Kids
Their youth track club takes pride in having expert coaches in the sport of track and field. The coaches are extremely experienced and knowledgeable, and are able to help the kids learn about the sport in a fun and motivating way. Your child will learn the fundamentals of the different events, and then usually over time they will gravitate towards the event or events that they enjoy the most. Their coaches are also great with talent selection for the different events and help the athletes and their parents find which events would best suit the athlete.
Compete in Kid Friendly Track and Field Meets
This summer, kids in the Jacksonville Athletic Club youth program will have the opportunity to compete in FIVE local track meets. Practice is fun, but competing is even better. Kids will get a uniform, obtain fully automatic times, and there is no additional cost to attend summer meets.
Learn Skills That Will Benefit All Sports
In track and field you learn how to run faster, throw harder and jump higher. These are all skills that will help you in any sport. Feedback from parents confirms that track and field training has really helped their children run faster on the soccer field, jump higher on the basketball court, and become a better overall athlete. Training with Jacksonville Athletic Club will help all aspects of athleticism, and will be done in a fun way.
Convenient Locations Throughout Jacksonville
This summer there are training locations all across Jacksonville, so you can pick a location that works best for you. Kids will also be able to meet new friends in their local areas, and have a great time practicing together and playing together.
Have a Blast and Come Home Tired
Practices are a few evenings a week in June and July. At each practice the kids will do a track event, a field event, and usually end each practice with a fun running game. The kids usually leave practice tired, but smiling.
Find out more information about Jacksonville Athletic Club and sign up:
To find out more about Jacksonville Athletic Club and their summer programs you can visit their website. Have any questions? Feel free to email them at [email protected] or call 423.943.5507.
