Youth Enrichment Services (YES) hosts a year-round 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 YES programming.
Fall Cross Country
Registration for the Fall 2020 Cross Country program is now open.
Serving youth ages 9 – 14.
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Mondays and Thursdays, Sept 21 – Nov 23
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Open now
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
Registration for the Winter 2020-2021 Track & Field program will open in December 2020.
Serving youth ages 8 – Middle School
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2020-2021 dates TBD
6-7 p.m.
Blackstone Community Center
Opens in December
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
Registration for Spring 2021 will open in March 2021.
Serving youth ages 8 – 13 years
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2021 dates TBD
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Opens in March
Introduction to the basics of track & field. Primary focus will be the preparation for spring track meets and road races targeting the BAA Relay Challenge.
Summer Track and Field
Registration for Summer 2021 will open in May 2021.
Serving youth ages 4-13 years
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2021 dates TBD
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park, South Boston
Online registration opens in May 2021.
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 ages 4-13 years
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6 – 7:30 p.m.
English High, Jamaica Plain
Online registration opens in May 2021.
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.
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.
For any information or questions regarding YES’s Track & Field and Cross Country Program contact the YES Track and Field Coordinator at [email protected]