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The Track & Field Development Series is a community event brought to you by the City of Myrtle Beach Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department. Our goals are to: Introduce local youth to the sport of track & field; Provide current track & field athletes an out-of-season opportunity; Create awareness of opportunities provided by the Myrtle Beach Track & Field Club and the Spring Break Meets.
Breaking News! Olympic Gold Medalist in the Long Jump Brittney Reese (pictured above) will be appearing on Saturday October 9th at 9am to work with youth athletes in the Long Jump, speak to the group and be available for pictures. The silver medalist from Tokyo has won a total of ELEVEN Olympic and World medals and is the #2 all-time US Long Jumper with a personal best of 23' 11.75" (7.31m).
WHEN: 9am - Saturdays September 18th (Sprints/Hurdles); October 9th (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault); November 13th (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer)
WHERE: Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (705 33rd Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577)
WHO: Youth ages 7-18, all experience levels welcome, no experience necessary.
COST: $10/Saturday or $25 for all three (Pay on-site with cash or check payable to "Myrtle Beach Track & Field Club")
WHAT TO BRING: Personal water bottle, sun screen, athletic apparel, closed toe athletic/running shoes, event specific spikes if you have them (not required), and lots of energy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will be grouped by age and/or experience level. Groups will rotate through each of the event specific areas where they will be instructed by a high school, college or club coach. Instruction will focus on introducing the sport, introducing the skills required, and the opportunity to practice the skills and receive feedback. Each Saturday will begin with a group warm-up and stretch and conclude with a group talk and cool-down. Each Saturday session will conclude between 12:30 and 1pm.
Please complete the Pre-Registration form below to get signed up today! If you have any questions or need more information, E-mail Spring Break Meets Director Jeff Jacobs jjacobs@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or call 843-918-2256.
Breaking News! Olympic Gold Medalist in the Long Jump Brittney Reese (pictured above) will be appearing on Saturday October 9th at 9am to work with youth athletes in the Long Jump, speak to the group and be available for pictures. The silver medalist from Tokyo has won a total of ELEVEN Olympic and World medals and is the #2 all-time US Long Jumper with a personal best of 23' 11.75" (7.31m).
WHEN: 9am - Saturdays September 18th (Sprints/Hurdles); October 9th (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault); November 13th (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer)
WHERE: Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (705 33rd Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577)
WHO: Youth ages 7-18, all experience levels welcome, no experience necessary.
COST: $10/Saturday or $25 for all three (Pay on-site with cash or check payable to "Myrtle Beach Track & Field Club")
WHAT TO BRING: Personal water bottle, sun screen, athletic apparel, closed toe athletic/running shoes, event specific spikes if you have them (not required), and lots of energy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will be grouped by age and/or experience level. Groups will rotate through each of the event specific areas where they will be instructed by a high school, college or club coach. Instruction will focus on introducing the sport, introducing the skills required, and the opportunity to practice the skills and receive feedback. Each Saturday will begin with a group warm-up and stretch and conclude with a group talk and cool-down. Each Saturday session will conclude between 12:30 and 1pm.
Please complete the Pre-Registration form below to get signed up today! If you have any questions or need more information, E-mail Spring Break Meets Director Jeff Jacobs jjacobs@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or call 843-918-2256.