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WESTFIELD AREA Y FLYERS TRACK CLUB HOSTS 1ST ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET

Youth ages 7-14 are invited to participate in the Westfield Area Y Flyers Track Club’s 1st Annual Cross Country Meet on Saturday October 26that Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark. Participants do not need to be a USATF member or affiliated with a track club in order to participate. The Meet will start at 9:00 am and the Coarse Walk will start at 8:00 am. The meet will be held rain or shine.

There will be three races: a 2K, 3K and 4K. Athletes will be grouped using USATF age division rules.

· Athletes 7-8, (born 2005-2006) will run the 2K course (1.24 miles)

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· Athletes 9-10, 11-12 (born 2001-2004) will run the 3K course (1.86 miles)

· Athletes 13-14 (born 1999-2000) will run the 4K course (2.49 miles)

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Age divisions and genders will be combined appropriately for races depending on the number of athletes. There will be ribbons awarded for 1st Place, 2ndPlace, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention Ribbons for 4th- 6th Place.

There is a non-refundable entry fee of $6 per athlete. A registration form is available online at www.westfieldynj.org or at the Main Y Facility.

Please contact Greg Hatzisavvas at 908-410-0813 or flyerstrack@westfieldynj.org with questions or for more information.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
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