YOUTH TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUES
DEVELOPING SPEED, ENDURANCE, AND CONFIDENCE WHILE ENCOURAGING A LIFELONG LOVE FOR RUNNING!
Leagues provide kids with the opportunity to play in organized games, build confidence, and apply what they’ve learned in a team setting. While some instruction is included, the emphasis is on game experience, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Leagues are great for kids who want to compete, grow their confidence, and enjoy the camaraderie of a team.
KEY FOCUS: GAME PLAY, CONFIDENCE BUILDING, TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP
AGES 4 -12
YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD
This summer Track & Field program at the Kosciusko Community YMCA is designed for athletes ages 4 to 12 who want to build skills, confidence, and experience across a wide variety of track and field events in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will learn and practice running, jumping, and throwing through events such as sprints and relays, long jump, high jump, shot put using age-appropriate equipment, and javelin with training implements, then choose events to compete in during four scheduled meets. With a mix of practice sessions and meet days held at the Grace College Track & Field Complex, athletes will develop fundamentals, improve technique, and enjoy being part of a team while discovering what they love most about track and field.
| LEAGUE DATES | MEET SCHEDULE | PRACTICE DAY AND TIME | LOCATION | MEMBER | GUEST |
| 6-6 – 6.23 | JUNE 6TH, 13TH FROM 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. JUNE 20TH FROM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, AND JUNE 23RD FROM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | JUNE 9TH AND JUNE 16TH FROM 6 PM – 7:30 PM | GRACE COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX | $49.00 | $80.00 |
YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE PARKVIEW WARSAW YMCA, OVER THE PHONE BY CALLING (574) 269-9622, OR ONLINE WITH THE LINK BELOW.
AGES 5-12
CROSS COUNTRY
The YMCA Cross Country program is designed for runners ages 5 to 12 and welcomes both beginners and experienced athletes who want to build endurance, improve running technique, and grow in confidence in a fun, supportive team environment. Participants will take part in weekly practices focused on running form, stretching, training skills, and fun running games, along with short lessons on topics like hydration, nutrition, and sportsmanship, then put their skills to the test in four Saturday morning meets on a real cross country course. Runners can choose to compete in either a 1K or 2K race at each meet, making this a great way for youth to stay active, build fitness, and prepare for the school cross country season while enjoying the camaraderie of being part of a team.
| LEAGUE DATES | MEET SCHEDULE | MEET LOCATION | PRACTICE DAY AND TIME | PRACTICE LOCATION | MEMBER | GUEST |
| 7.9 – 8.8 | JULY 18TH AND 25TH AND AUGUST 1ST AND 8TH AT 9 AM | WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY COURSE | THURSDAYS FROM 6 PM – 7 PM ON JULY 9TH, 16TH, 23RD, 30TH, AND AUGUST 6TH | HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $49.00 | $80.00 |
YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE PARKVIEW WARSAW YMCA, OVER THE PHONE BY CALLING (574) 269-9622, OR ONLINE WITH THE LINK BELOW.
