Track and Field/Cross-Country

Welcome to PVYA Blue Ridge Express Track and Field Team

HISTORY:

Track & Field was one of the original sports programs offered by PVYA along with basketball.  The program has been directed by Lee & Anne Zumbach since 1981. Many of the areas top track & field athletes got their start in the youth program.  The team is part of the Mid Maryland system of Track & Field and has taken part in a number of AAU events over the years.  This is a spring season sport.  Fall Cross Country is also offered.

OBJECTIVE:

This program is open to all area boys and girls ages 6 thru 14.  The program teaches the basics of the sport of Track & Filed with a concentration on learning, how to warm up, proper diet, training methods and skills.  A fun approach is used.

While competition is a part of the sport, the coaches feel that learning and personal improvement are the most important goals.

MEETS: 

A series of local meets is provided.  These take place on various weekends at high school tracks in the area.  A schedule is passed out at practice.  Athletes are encouraged to take part in as many as possible.  A small entrance fee is charged at each meet.

PRACTICES:

Practices are held at the Brunswick High School Stadium Track area.  We attempt to set up 2 practices per week  5:30 pm – 6:45 pm.  Because the track is used by some high school sports, several of the sessions will take place at the middle school.  The season runs from early March until mid June.

SIGN UPS:

CLOTHING / EQUIPMENT:

All equipment is provided by the program with the exception of personal track specific shoes that the athlete needs to purchase.  A visit to a shoe store that gives personal attention to the need is recommended.  All athletes will be issued a team t-shirt.  Athletes need to come to practice dressed properly for the weather conditions.

 VOLUNTEERS / COACHES:

The program will not work without parent volunteers!  Help is needed at practices and the meets.  The program is always in need of people with specific knowledge of the sport in particular the field events, high jump, long jump and shot put. 

COST: 

Because we do not hire paid officials, and equipment costs are minimal the fee for the program is very reasonable: under $30 per athlete with a family rate offered.