Chautauqua Striders Youth Track & Field Development Program
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CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS 2026 YOUTH TRACK & FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The program will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for 6 weeks over the summer. The first session will be Tuesday, July 7th and the last session is on Thursday, August 13th. All practices and meets will be held at Strider Field located at Thomas Jefferson Middle School,195 Martin Road, Jamestown, NY.
The Youth Track & Field Development Program (YTFDP) is a summer program designed to introduce kids ages 5-13 to the basics of track and field in a fun and supportive environment. The program runs 2x a week for 6 weeks during July and August, with participants grouped by age and guided by our dedicated coaching staff. By keeping our coach to student ratio low, the program ensures personal attention, skill development, and mentorship. Through participation, athletes can learn basic athletic skills which can be applied to further athletic development. There are also educational objectives pertaining to health and wellness topics that are implemented into the structure of the program.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
Tuesdays are "practice" days, and Thursdays are "meet" days.
In the first session of the week, kids learn and practice 3-4 different track and field events/skills, helping them build skills and confidence in the sport. The second session of the week is a "meet day", where participants get to compete the events that they learned, and get real times and measurements. Instead of only recognizing top finishers, we celebrate effort, recognize character, and growth through unique, handmade “Paper Plate Awards,” reinforcing confidence, resilience, and a love for physical activity.
Some additional highlights of the program include themed days to add extra fun, a parent race to involve families in the excitement, and an end-of-year pizza party and award ceremony to celebrate the kids' hard work and accomplishments.
SCHEDULE: All practices and meets are from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Week 1: Tuesday, July 7th & Thursday July 9th
Week 2: Tuesday, July 14th & Thursday, July 16th
Week 3: Tuesday, July 21st & Thursday, July 23rd
Week 4: Tuesday, July 28th & Thursday, July 30th
Week 5: Tuesday, August 4th & Thursday, August 6th
Week 6: Tuesday, August 11th & Thursday. August 13th (end of the year party and award ceremony)
PROGRAM COST:
The cost of this 6-week program is $70.00 per individual child, or $55.00 per child when registering siblings/multiple children.
Full and partial scholarships are available. Please email lexi@chqstriders.org for more information.
Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13
Late registration will be available at any practice or competition with limited t-shirts available. To guarantee a t-shirt, please register before Thursday, June 25th.
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The sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 8:55 PM local time (EDT) in Jamestown on July 7, 2026 — 15h 06m of daylight.
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