Chautauqua Striders Youth Track & Field Development Program

CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS 2026 YOUTH TRACK & FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The program will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for 6 weeks over the summer. The first session will be Tuesday, July 7th and the last session is on Thursday, August 13th. All practices and meets will be held at Strider Field located at Thomas Jefferson Middle School,195 Martin Road, Jamestown, NY. The Youth Track & Field Development Program (YTFDP) is a summer program designed to introduce kids ages 5-13 to the basics of track and field in a fun and supportive environment. The program runs 2x a week for 6 weeks during July and August, with participants grouped by age and guided by our dedicated coaching staff. By keeping our coach to student ratio low, the program ensures personal attention, skill development, and mentorship. Through participation, athletes can learn basic athletic skills which can be applied to further athletic development. There are also educational objectives pertaining