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TotalRunnerAthletics’ Sprinters 5K Club (Seymour)

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TotalRunnerAthletics will be partnering this fall with East Granby Parks & Recreation to offer Seymour students a unique running club opportunity. This program aims to introduce the sport of running to students in a way that promotes their physical, cognitive, and social needs while providing them an opportunity to participate in various races. Running is a sport for all ages and is so much fun. This 10-week program will allow students in grades 3-5 to learn the importance of being physically active for life in a fun way.  We will focus on the fundamentals of running through age-appropriate activities and games that build confidence and are gender-inclusive. We will also encourage our young runners to adopt running as a part of a healthy lifestyle. The Sprinters 5K Club provides them with an exciting journey towards completing a Kid’s Run, or 5K in various races! This program is designed for young runners of all abilities to train for and participate in weekly 5K events. The first 4-5 weeks, participants will build their running skills, learn proper techniques, and gain confidence. During weeks 5-10, they will have the opportunity to showcase their progress by running an event (events are typically Saturday mornings). Our fun and supportive environment ensures that every child feels motivated and encouraged to achieve their personal best.
Key Features:
  • Inclusive for all skill levels
  • Focus on building running fundamentals/5k customized training plan for each athlete’s individual needs.
  • Weekly Kids Run/5K events to track progress weeks 5-10 (Optional)
  • Fun activities and games to keep kids engaged
  • Emphasis on teamwork and personal growth
 
Schedule:
Week 1 through 4: 5k training at Seymour school Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (dismissal – 415pm)
Week 1: Tue & Thurs 9/3, 9/5
Week 2:  Tue 9/10, Thurs 9/12- NO SCHOOL- No session
Week 3: Tue & Thurs 9/17, 9/19
Week 4:  Tue & Thurs 9/24- 9/26
Weeks 5 – 10: Race Season Begins. Practice on Tuesday only with one scheduled race each weekend).
Week 5: Tues 10/1: Practice, Saturday 10/5: Race Day: Farmington Valley Pumpkin Run
Week 6: Tues 10/8: EARLY RELEASE: Practice at dismissal to 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, 10/12: Race Day: Hartland Harvest Run
Week 7: Tues 10/15: Practice, Saturday, 10/19: Race Day: HMF 5k or Kid’s Run
Week 8: Tues 10/22: Practice, Saturday, 10/26, Race Day Collinsville Trick or Trot
Week 9: Tues 10/29: Practice, Saturday, 11/2: Race Day
Week 10: Tues 11/5: Practice, Saturday, 11/9: Race Day: HMF Husky Run & Ruck or Jamies Run for CT Children’s
 
Registration Cost:
Program cost: $210 per Resident and $220 non-resident , Families with two or more participants can receive a $25 discount for a second, and third child. Registration fee includes a custom training plan for their unique needs, a training log for recording their runs and other physical activity, a water bottle, and an after-school snack to fuel their run.

Weekly Races: Participation in local events during weeks 5-10 is optional but highly encouraged. Families will receive race registration links to all events in their athlete welcome packet. All links for these events provide families with a discounted rate through TotalRunnerAthletics as a member of our team. Links can be shared with family and friends to encourage others to participate and support your 5K Sprinter Club athlete. I strongly encourage you to register your child for any events of interest as early as possible since most of these events will sell out prior to race day.

Uniforms: Runners who participate in the weekly race series will be required to wear a team uniform. Uniforms will include a cross country singlet (if your child plans to wear a t-shirt under the singlet they should order a size up, the singlet is not fitted, but do run true to size).  The singlet is an additional fee which we will have the cost in th coming week.  Shorts are an optional addition as well.

Permission slip is required  for your child to participate in this program

Inclusion & ADA Accessibility
  • East Granby Parks and Recreation is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs for all individuals. We strive to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs by those with disabilities or medical conditions.
  • To ensure that adequate resources are in place for the participant, registration and accommodation requests must be received no later than two weeks prior to the start date of the program.
  • Please contact Alicia Van Neil to request accommodation: (860) 653-7660 or aliciav@egtownhall.com.
  • Additional information may be requested to better understand the participant’s needs.

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