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Track & Field Development Program

Section 6 Championships Shine on Strider Field

Section VI Track & Field Championships

at Strider Field

Summer Track & Field Program Schedule

2008 Strider Field Days

Caitlin Haines of Jefferson Middle School goes up

and over to win the 2008 Sixth Grade Girl's High Jump.

Fifth Grade Day Results

Sixth Grade Day Results

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Track & Field Club

For middle and high school aged student athletes (13-18 years old), the Chautauqua Striders Track & Field Club will begin registration on Tuesday, May 20 at Strider Field. On-site registration at Strider Field will continue at Strider Field through Wednesday, June 18. Athletes should not wait until their track and field season concluded and should register as soon as possible. Please use the following information to learn more and register:

2008 Summer Track & Field Schedule

2008 Track & Field Student-Athlete Registration Form

2008 Release of Student Information

Track & Field Development Program

The purpose of the Chautauqua Striders Track & Field Development Program is to encourage and promote participation and competition in the sport of track and field by providing a program for athletes of all ages. The Track & Field Development Program provides young athletes and their parents an introduction to the sport of track and field. Track & field is unique as it allows young athletes to choose if they want to sprint, hurdle, run, jump, vault, put, toss, or hurl. Some athletes might excel in one event while others enjoy the competition of many. Through participation in our Track & Field Development Program athletes can learn basic athletic skills which can be applied to further athletic development. Many young athletes “graduate” and move on to our Track and Field Club.

Track & Field Development Program Brochure

Mission

Chautauqua Striders is dedicated to the development of all aspects of track and field (indoor and outdoor), distance running, and cross country running in southwestern New York. This includes support for youth development programs (ages 8 to 19 years old) and the encouragement of young athletes to participate in local, regional, national, and international track and field, distance running, and cross county competitions.

Championship Pedigree

Since the club was formed in 1979, Striders has had fifteen national champions. Visit our National Championships Web of Fame.

Over another hundred (108) other Strider athletes have placed better than eighth and earned a medal in the national championships. The Club has also had several other athletes win state championships in New York. In the past four years alone seven Chautauqua Striders have won state championships.

Academic Excellence

The Club is a component of the Lighted Schoolhouse program which provides tutoring, guidance, and advocacy for youth as they strive to reach their fullest potential. Members of the Club are strongly encouraged to maintain a minimum of "B" in all of their academic subjects. For athletes in need of academic assistance, or for those below the minimum, tutoring is available.

Most of our seniors go on to pursue their education and attend college. We have a very active year for our seniors that includes SAT workshops, college visits, meetings with parents, and plenty of conversations with college admission directors and track coaches. Over half of our college bound graduates receive either an academic or athletic scholarship.

Dan Feather Memorial 5 K

Track & Field Development Program