NRC Youth Spring Track and Field Program
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026 - Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Northport, New York
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the NRC Youth Spring Track and Field Program running from May 3 to June 14, 2026, at Northport Middle School in Northport, Suffolk. This vibrant program, designed for children aged 7-13, welcomes back the talented Coach Vincent Del Cid, a certified USA Track and Field running coach with a passion for nurturing athletes of all abilities. Participants will engage in fun and dynamic running drills, focusing on essential techniques for warming up, stretching, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Over the course of six sessions, held every Sunday at 11 a.m., young runners will be grouped by ability to ensure a supportive learning environment. The schedule includes sessions on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7, and June 14, with a special celebration at the end. Plus, don't miss the chance to participate in the thrilling Northport Downhill Mile on June 13, 2026, perfect for families and youth under 18 who can join for free! Embrace the joy of running and watch your child develop skills that can take them from the track to their school sports teams. Register now and be part of this incredible journey!
Over the course of six sessions, held every Sunday at 11 a.m., young runners will be grouped by ability to ensure a supportive learning environment. The schedule includes sessions on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7, and June 14, with a special celebration at the end. Plus, don't miss the chance to participate in the thrilling Northport Downhill Mile on June 13, 2026, perfect for families and youth under 18 who can join for free! Embrace the joy of running and watch your child develop skills that can take them from the track to their school sports teams. Register now and be part of this incredible journey!
Organiser's Description
_NRC YOUTH PROGRAM IS THRILLED TO WELCOME BACK VINCENT DEL CID AS MANAGER! COACH VINCE IS A CERTIFIED USA TRACK AND FIELD RUNNING COACH. HE HAS A GREAT DEAL OF EXPERTISE WORKING WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES OF DIFFERENT AGES AND ABILITIES, AND HE HAS A LOT OF PASSION AND DEDICATION. HE HAS COACHED PROFOUNDLY AUTISTIC COMPETITORS IN A NUMBER OF HIGHLY COMPETITIVE NATIONAL EVENTS, INCLUDING THE U.S. PARALYMPICS TRACK & FIELD, BOSTON MARATHONS AND IRONMAN EVENTS. _
_HE WILL LEAD THE CHILDREN THROUGH THE FUN-DAMENTALS OF RUNNING! TEACHING TECHNIQUES FOR RUNNING, INCLUDING THE SKILLS AND CONCEPTS FOR WARMING UP, TRAIL ETIQUETTE, STRETCHING, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO 3 OR MORE GROUPS, BASED UPON ABILITY. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR CHILDREN 7-13 YEARS OLD WHO LOVE TO RUN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RUNNING-DRILLS TO RUN FASTER & IMPROVE RUNNING FORM! IT'S FUN FOR EVERYONE! MANY WHO ENTER OUR PROGRAM GO ON TO RUN ON THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS. OTHERS TAKE THIS KNOWLEDGE AND RUN MORE EFFICIENTLY ON THEIR SELECTED TEAM SPORTS. ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, RUNNING IS THE BASIS OF EVERY SPORT. _
_THE SPRING TRACK SEASON MEETS AT NORTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR 75 MINUTES ON SUNDAYS AT 11 A.M. THE SEASON BEGINS ON 5/3 AND RUNS FOR 6 SESSIONS. THE DATES ARE: 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/31, 06/07 AND 06/14/2026. (NOTE - NO MEETING ON 5/24)_
_CHILDREN NEED TO WEAR PROPER RUNNING SNEAKERS AND CLOTHES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE WEATHER THAT DAY. LAYERS ARE BEST. PLEASE BRING A WATER BOTTLE. DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE FOR UP TO 3 CHILDREN FROM THE SAME FAMILY._
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PROGRAM INCLUDES:_
_. WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE LEAD BY VINCENT DEL CID TAILORED TOWARDS DIFFERENT ABILITIES_
_. EXPERIENCED ADULT GROUP LEADERS THAT ARE ALL SAFE SPORT CERTIFIED AND HAVE BEEN BACKGROUND CHECKED._
_. NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB YOUTH MEMBERSHIP_
_. NRC T-SHIRT AND HAT_
_. SEASON ENDING CELEBRATION AT THE LAST SESSION _
_. FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CPR/AED TRAINED PERSONNEL ON HAND AT EACH SESSION _
THE NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THE "NORTHPORT DOWNHILL MILE" ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026. WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REGISTER FOR THIS FUN AND COMPETITIVE EVENT. 18 YEARS OLD AND UNDER ARE FREE! TO REGISTER GO TO: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/NY/NORTHPORT/NORTHPORTDOWNHILLMILE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Northport/NorthportDownhillMile]
_Registration Opens 03/23/2026_
Location: Northport Middle School, 11 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768
_COACH VINCE HELPED AUTISTIC TEENAGER RUNS, AND MAKES STRIDES SEE LINK FOR ARTICLE BELOW_
_HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2008/11/16/NYREGION/LONG-ISLAND/16COLLI.HTML_
_HE WILL LEAD THE CHILDREN THROUGH THE FUN-DAMENTALS OF RUNNING! TEACHING TECHNIQUES FOR RUNNING, INCLUDING THE SKILLS AND CONCEPTS FOR WARMING UP, TRAIL ETIQUETTE, STRETCHING, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO 3 OR MORE GROUPS, BASED UPON ABILITY. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR CHILDREN 7-13 YEARS OLD WHO LOVE TO RUN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RUNNING-DRILLS TO RUN FASTER & IMPROVE RUNNING FORM! IT'S FUN FOR EVERYONE! MANY WHO ENTER OUR PROGRAM GO ON TO RUN ON THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS. OTHERS TAKE THIS KNOWLEDGE AND RUN MORE EFFICIENTLY ON THEIR SELECTED TEAM SPORTS. ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, RUNNING IS THE BASIS OF EVERY SPORT. _
_THE SPRING TRACK SEASON MEETS AT NORTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR 75 MINUTES ON SUNDAYS AT 11 A.M. THE SEASON BEGINS ON 5/3 AND RUNS FOR 6 SESSIONS. THE DATES ARE: 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/31, 06/07 AND 06/14/2026. (NOTE - NO MEETING ON 5/24)_
_CHILDREN NEED TO WEAR PROPER RUNNING SNEAKERS AND CLOTHES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE WEATHER THAT DAY. LAYERS ARE BEST. PLEASE BRING A WATER BOTTLE. DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE FOR UP TO 3 CHILDREN FROM THE SAME FAMILY._
_
PROGRAM INCLUDES:_
_. WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE LEAD BY VINCENT DEL CID TAILORED TOWARDS DIFFERENT ABILITIES_
_. EXPERIENCED ADULT GROUP LEADERS THAT ARE ALL SAFE SPORT CERTIFIED AND HAVE BEEN BACKGROUND CHECKED._
_. NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB YOUTH MEMBERSHIP_
_. NRC T-SHIRT AND HAT_
_. SEASON ENDING CELEBRATION AT THE LAST SESSION _
_. FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CPR/AED TRAINED PERSONNEL ON HAND AT EACH SESSION _
THE NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THE "NORTHPORT DOWNHILL MILE" ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026. WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REGISTER FOR THIS FUN AND COMPETITIVE EVENT. 18 YEARS OLD AND UNDER ARE FREE! TO REGISTER GO TO: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/NY/NORTHPORT/NORTHPORTDOWNHILLMILE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Northport/NorthportDownhillMile]
_Registration Opens 03/23/2026_
Location: Northport Middle School, 11 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768
_COACH VINCE HELPED AUTISTIC TEENAGER RUNS, AND MAKES STRIDES SEE LINK FOR ARTICLE BELOW_
_HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2008/11/16/NYREGION/LONG-ISLAND/16COLLI.HTML_
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NRC Spring Youth Run Program
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt - Children Sizes
Sun 3rd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$64.60
The goal of the Youth Run Program is to introduce children to the sport of track and field while also incorporating some fun games to keep participants active and engaged. Join us in getting outdoors this spring and work off that winter energy with friends! Program will meet on Sunday mornings outdoors at Northport Middle School.
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Northport Middle School, 11 Middleville Rd, Northport, 11768, NY, United States
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