NYRR Foundation Youth JamboreeMarch 21, 2009 |
| The New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in Washington Heights buzzed with energy, enthusiasm, and ability last Saturday as kids aged 4 to 15 competed in the NYRRF Youth Jamboree Track & Field & Wellness Event. |
 The 55-meter dash for 4-year-olds gave the youngest kids a chance to join the fun. |
 Runners leapt off the line at the sound of the gun. |
 Youngsters in every manner of dress toed the start line. |
 Proud 55-meter dash competitors posed for the cameras. |
 Justin hurled himself with abandon into the long jump pit. |
 Seven and 8-year-olds took their marks in another 55-meter dash. |
 Only 5 or 6 years old, these runners already know how to push the pace.. |
 Parents, teachers, and coaches cheered the kids on. |
 Good form was essential on the super-fast banked turns. |
 Close races produced all-out efforts. |
 Derek executed excellent form on his long jump. |
 These kids know how motivating healthy competition can be. |
 The NYRR Foundation establishes running programs in underserved schools… |
 …and teaches youth how to stick to goals until they achieve them. |
 The fans were just as ecstatic as the young participants. |
 4x200-meter relays taught kids how to work together. |
 Congratulating the competition was an important part of the day. |
 Posing with their ribbons, these girls celebrated their fitness. |
 Team for Kids members posed for podium pictures with the kids who inspire them. |
 This adorable youngster was overjoyed to help set up the ribbon table. |
