Anonymous
06/07/2021 14:09
Subject: Re:Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
At age 6, I personally would just make really sure it’s the kid 100% driving it.
I ran track in HS & college and beat out kids that had already burnt out at that age. I did my laps in soccer, lax, and field hockey before - gym class racing the boys and occasionally impromptu just hopping in on races my dad was doing.
I ran track in HS & college and beat out kids that had already burnt out at that age. I did my laps in soccer, lax, and field hockey before - gym class racing the boys and occasionally impromptu just hopping in on races my dad was doing.
Anonymous
06/07/2021 14:01
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
Bring your 6 year old to a track and let him or her run around or practice sprints or whatever. Practicing staying in one's lane, understanding that the outside of the track is bigger so people start ahead in outside lanes, and standing behind the line while you say "on your mark, get set, go" are all good skills. There is also a good "at home" program at https://runjumpthrow.usatf.org/index.cfm
this would be a long drive from NW but looks good https://www.ccbtfc.club/
And I'd contact DC Speed through DPR to see if they will have a fall season https://www.dcspeedtrackclub.com/teams/?u=DCSPEEDTRACK&s=htosports
this would be a long drive from NW but looks good https://www.ccbtfc.club/
And I'd contact DC Speed through DPR to see if they will have a fall season https://www.dcspeedtrackclub.com/teams/?u=DCSPEEDTRACK&s=htosports
Anonymous
06/07/2021 13:59
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
Rockville city has cross country in the fall for young kids and track and field in the spring. My DD started at 7 yo but I believe they start as young as 1st grade. She had a great time.
Anonymous
06/07/2021 13:51
Subject: Re:Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
Anonymous wrote:For a girl, check out Girls on the Run.
most of their curriculum is for much older girls (and the run part is almost incidental to the growth part)
Anonymous
06/07/2021 13:42
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
my child did cyo - check your local catholic school
Anonymous
06/07/2021 12:59
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
Bethesda Track Club and Firebirds are both Moco.
Anonymous
06/07/2021 12:57
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
Look on both the AAU and USATF websites for teams in your area. My son started at 8 with an AAU team, but not in your area. Be careful and selective when choosing a coach.
Anonymous
06/03/2021 13:32
Subject: Re:Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
I am in Fairfax County, but I know someone who lives near NW DC whose child runs track and is really good. They are part of some running club. I want to say Seven Locks? I am trying to remember from social media posts.
Anonymous
06/02/2021 22:49
Subject: Re:Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
Cool. I'm 53 yo this year and I've been an avid runner since I was 6. Ran competitively in HS and college on a full T&F/X-country scholarship. The Junior Olympics is where I got my start. I'll never forget that experience.
http://legacy.usatf.org/groups/Youth/ageDivisions.asp?year=2021
http://legacy.usatf.org/groups/Youth/ageDivisions.asp?year=2021
Anonymous
06/02/2021 21:38
Subject: Re:Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
For a girl, check out Girls on the Run.
Anonymous
06/02/2021 20:25
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
They’re 6. Have them run up and down an empty sidewalk
Anonymous
06/02/2021 20:15
Subject: Where do I start for a 6yo who wants to run track?
We’re in NW DC but I can’t seem to find any where that’s open for track and field.