City Sports for Kids
A New York Road Runners Youth Program
September 13, 20, and 27, and October 4, 11, and 18
Sundays: 2:00 – 4:30 pm
What Is City Sports for Kids?
City Sports for Kids at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory is a New York Road Runners youth track and field program. Founded in 1990, City Sports for Kid 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 NYRR youth programs, which promote health and fitness for children throughout New York City, across the country, and around the world, 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.
Class Specifics
City Sports for Kids Gallery
Online registration is closed for the fall 2009 session, however you can register at the Armory on program days starting September 13 until further notice.
