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- Fall Cross Country
- Winter Track & Field
- Spring Track & Field
- Summer Track & Field
- Volunteer Coaches
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) hosts a four-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.
Results from the 9th Annual Martin Richard Mile (8/17/23) are now available. Click here to view.
Summer Track and Field
Serving youth going into Grades 1-8
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June 29 – August 17
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Moakley Park, South Boston
Register here May 12 – June 7
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.
Serving youth going into Grades 1-8
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June 27 – August 16
6 – 7:30 p.m.
English High, Jamaica Plain
Register here May 12 – June 7
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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Mondays, Sept 18th -Nov 13th
6: 00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Registration for the 2023 Fall program is now closed.
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.
Winter Track and Field
Serving youth ages 8 – Middle School
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2023-2024 dates TBD
6-7 p.m.
Blackstone Community Center
Opens in December 2023
The program’s goal is to teach youth basic techniques and skills of Track. The YES Winter Indoor Track Program will teach youth skills and build strength through running and core strengthening drills. The program aspires to inspire a lifelong appreciation and respect of healthy activities within its youth. Space is limited!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants must purchase a membership for $5 and register with the Blackstone Community Center before the first practice. Instructions included for payment included in the registration form.
The Blackstone Membership Form can be downloaded here. It must be filled out and returned no later than the first practice.
Spring Track and Field
Serving youth grades 2 – 8
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2024 dates TBD.
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Opens February 2024.
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.