The Appleseeds Youth Running Program is a welcoming environment for elementary, middle school, and high school aged children to engage in the sport of running. Whether it be recreational or competitive, we hope to spark an interest in running that will last a lifetime. Come run with us!
The Appleseeds Track Camp is an introduction into the world of Track & Field for kids of all ages. The camp is open to kids from ages 5 to 18. Our camp sessions will be a mix of education, running, and technical events. Campers will experience high jump, long jump, hurdles, relays, throws, distance, and sprints.
Kids will be in groups with others their age and will go to 6 stations per practice with their groups. The stations are led by experienced athletes and coaches.
STATIONS:
Sprints and technique
Distance - running workout
High Jump
Long Jump
Hurdles
Throws
SCHEDULE:
Monday, December 28th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 29th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 30th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MEET:
We will be competing in the Indiana Tech Indoor Track Meet on January 16th. Each camper will receive a free registration for the meet.
BENEFITS:
3 x 2 hour practices
Guidance from experienced Track & Field coaches and athletes
Camp T-shirt
Meet registration for Indiana Tech Meet on 1/16
The Appleseeds Indoor Track Club is a welcoming environment for kids of all ages to experience the magic of track and field! This club will focus on sprints, distance, hurdles, high jump, and long jump.
This club is available for all school-aged kids - from age 5 to 18. Our practices have two sessions available:
Session 1 is for elementary age athletes and is recommended for ages 10 and under. Session 1 athletes will do a running workout and a technical event at each practice.
Session 2 is for middle and high school age athletes and advanced elementary schoolers. This session is recommended for ages 11 and up. Session 2 athletes are able to specialize in sprints or distance and can choose a technical event concentration, if they wish.
Please make sure you register for the appropriate session for your child. Questions can be directed to Lynn@3riversrunning.com.
The Appleseeds Indoor Track Club will take place at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center located on the northeast side of the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. We will meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from January 4th through February 24th.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Session 1 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Session 2 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, January 4th
Wednesday, January 6th
Monday, January 11th
Wednesday, January 13th
Monday, January 18th
Wednesday, January 20th
Monday, January 25th
Wednesday, January 27th
Monday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 4th
Monday, February 8th
Wednesday, February 10th
Monday, February 15th
Wednesday, February 17th
Monday, February 22nd
Wednesday, February 24th
RACE SCHEDULE:
Appleseeds Indoor Track Meet - Saturday, January 23rd - 9 am
Indiana Tech Meet - Saturday, February 6th
Appleseeds Indoor Track Meet 2 - Saturday, February 27th - 9 am
BENEFITS:
Guidance from experienced coaches and athletes
Two 60 minute practices per week
Team singlet
Club t-shirt
Registration for all track meets
LOCATION:
Purdue Fort Wayne Gates Sports Center
2101 E Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN US 46805
Saturday, January 23rd, 2027 at Purdue Fort Wayne Hilliard Gates Sports Center
Saturday, February 27th at Purdue Fort Wayne Hilliard Gates Sports Center
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