Youth Enrichment Services (YES) hosts a three-season track & field and cross country program for youth of various ages. The goal is to educate youth about the benefits and excitement of the sport and develop a lifelong appreciation and respect of healthy activities. There will also be opportunities for youth to train and compete in local and regional meets and road races as a team.
Space is limited for each season based on the capacity at the site and the number of coaches per age group.
The program is free of charge, although there are opportunities to support and fundraise for YES programming.
Summer Track and Field
Serving youth entering Grades 1-8.
South Boston
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Tentative Start Date: June 24
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Moakley Park, South Boston
Applications open in May
Introduction to the basics of track & field. The program teaches basic techniques and skills while giving youth the opportunity to participate in local track meets.
Jamaica Plain
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Tentative Start Date: June 24
6 – 7:30 p.m.
English High, Jamaica Plain
Applications open in May
Introduction to the basics of track & field. The program teaches basic techniques and skills while giving youth the opportunity to participate in local track meets.
Fall Cross Country
Serving youth 2nd through 8th grade.
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September – November, dates TBD
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Applications open in August
Introduction to the sport of cross country running. A strong emphasis will be on the development of strength and stamina run longer distances. The group will compete in local cross country meets and road races throughout the fall.
Spring Track and Field
Serving youth Grades 2 – 8
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March 25 – May 20
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Applications open February 21
Introduction to the basics of track & field.
Volunteer Coaches
Coaches are recruited through YES’s Volunteer Program and are dedicated and committed to developing and inspiring the passion and skills of the young athletes. Many of the coaches are current or prior high school and college track & field/cross country athletes and coaches. Click here to learn more.