When: Tuesdays and Fridays 5:00 to 6:30pm
June 2, 10,17, 24

Where: Williston-Northampton School, Galbraith Athletic Fields, Taft Ave., Easthampton. (from Main St. turn left on Park St, go .9 mi. to Taft Ave.)

SMAC is holding youth practices to prepare youth members age 5 to 15 for SYTL track league, youth race team, and other local races. Membership in SMAC is required and includes the coaching fee. Our coach is Heather Johnson who is both a SMAC member and mother to Katie and Taylor. Heather has run track both in high school and college and coached track at the Williston-Northampton School. Practices will run from 5:00 to 6:30pm at Williston-Northampton School, Galbraith Athletic Fields, Taft Ave., Easthampton. (from Main St. turn left on Park St, go .9 mi. to Taft Ave.) on Tuesdays and Fridays. Practices will prepare our young athletes for both individual and relay events as well as long jump and high jump. Come dressed for practice in training shoes and shorts. It's always important to bring a water bottle or sport drink. Restrooms are available at the stadium. Parent participation is welcome. Call Heather with questions: 527-5856 or email hjohnson@willison.com.

For:
Youth entering Grades 2-9 as of September 2008.

Fee:
$35/person, $55 families of two, $75 families of three or more

Location:
Meets are held at the Williston-Northampton School, Galbraith Athletic Fields, Taft Ave., Easthampton. (from Main St. turn left on Park St, go .9 mi. to Taft Ave.)

Dates:
First night for Team Assignments is Tuesday, May 27, 5:15pm
Arrive on the first night to group teams, meet coaches and run an informal series of practice races.

Meet Schedule:
Fridays, May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 (awards night)
Make up days in June, TBA

Time:
Meets run from 5:15-8:15 p.m.

• Registration by May 9th is expected, team requests cannot be honored after that date.
• Please note: we may reach the maximum number of participants before that and will close entries when that number is reached.

Note:
Practice program will continue in June on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:15pm in Easthampton, beginning June 3, 10, 17, & 24. Hope you can join us

There will be six to eight teams.
If you are new please write “new” for team preference.
Boys and girls of all abilities will be placed on a team and can compete in both relay and individual events. Parents, brothers, sisters and friends are invited to bring a picnic dinner and cheer on their favorite team. Non-team member children 2-14 yrs. will be able to enter an open 100 meter dash each night. All kids from all towns are welcome. Team T-shirts will be distributed and liquid refreshments are available. Medals and sport gifts are given at the end of the series.

Sponsored by the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club, Northampton Recreation, Hadley Parks and Recreation and Easthampton parks and recreation

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