LANIER LIGHTNING YOUTH PROGRAM YOUTH TRACK & FIELD
The Lanier Lightning is a new youth track & field program by the Lanier Running Club. The Lightning program provides boys and girls ages 7 to 12 with opportunities to train and compete with other athletes in their age division. Participants will learn the basics of multiple track and field events and improve fitness while competing in a team-oriented and encouraging environment. Our coaches are concerned with more than improving your child’s athletic and competitive skills—we also want to instill excellence and sound principles of character.
OUR PROGRAM Our program home is the Gainesville High School practice track. We compete in a variety of events including sprints, distance running, throwing events and jumping events. With events for every level of fitness and skill, each child will have ample opportunities to compete. Our season starts in April and ends in June. Practice times are Tuesday and Thursday 5:30—7:00 p.m. Our track meet schedule, which will be announced, will start with multiple area competitions and end at the USA Track & Field Georgia Championships in June in Atlanta. A number of past athletes from our area have moved past the Georgia State Championships and competed in subsequent USA Track & Field Regional and National meets.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE Any youth with an interest is eligible to apply. Program requirements are as follows: 1. Complete registration form 2. Complete physical exam by physician using the attached Physical Exam Form. We have arranged for free examinations at the Gainesville Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Otherwise, athletes will be required to obtain independent exams. 3. Complete Liability Waiver 4. Return $140 registration fee (check or money order made payable to Lanier Lightning). Assistance is available based upon need. By March 15, 2011 return all forms and registration fee to your Lanier Lightning Coordinator or mail to: Lanier Running Club Attn: Lanier Lightning Program P.O. Box 13 Gainesville, GA 30503
For questions, contact: Jonathan Rucker—Lanier Lightning Program Coach • Phone: 678-677-4000 • E-mail: jlrucker@yahoo.com. 2011 Lanier Lightning Youth Program
Forms:
Lanier Lightning Program Booklet
Lanier Lightning Registration Forms
Lanier Lightning Physical Examination Form
