New York Road Runners Foundation City Sports for Kids
What Is City Sports for Kids?
City Sports for Kids at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory is a youth track and field program that is part of the New York Road Runners Foundation. Founded in 1990, City Sports for Kids offers skills training for children of all ability levels in long-distance running, sprints, relays, hurdles, long jump, high jump, and javelin. Each session includes low-key meets within age group categories and colorful ribbons and t-shirts for all.
The goals of the program are to promote physical fitness, self-esteem, and understanding among youth of different backgrounds. For more information about the NYRR Foundation, which promotes health and fitness programs for children throughout New York City, click here.
Program Directors
City Sports for Kids was developed and is directed by fitness expert Bob Glover, co-author of The Runner’s Handbook and The Family Fitness Handbook, and Shelly Glover, MS, exercise physiologist. Experienced runners and instructors serve as coaches.
Registration for the Fall 2008 program is now open. The Spring 2009 program begins in March.
Class Specifics
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Printable Class Application
