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Junior Runners Program

MISSION
The goal of AYS Junior Runners is to provide 3rd-5th grade students an early competitive running experience that:

 - Involves everyone in a positive team experience
 - Allows for individual and team goal development and self-improvement
 - Develops fundamental running skills
 - Promotes healthy lifestyles
 - Builds confidence
 - Promotes fun!

AYS Junior Runners is instructional and recreational, aimed to teach running to young people within the following framework:
 - An instructional and recreational league
 - Focused on longer-distance running
 - Establishment of goals
 - Keeping of individual times
 - Emphasizing individual effort to improve
 - Develops individual fitness and healthy nutrition habits
 - Practicing good sportsmanship
 - Considering all runners as WINNERS

AGE DIVISIONS
Jr. Runners is offered for both boys and girls in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
Leagues are determined by the grade the player is in for the current school year (2023-24).  

SEASON
The season will begin in April with races throughout the season and ending towards the end of May/beginning of June. Formal practices will occur one night a week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday) at Cedar Elementary on the Cross-Country course with races on Fridays or Saturdays. Runners have the option of running independently on their own to improve their performance outside of practices.

COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register Friday, Jan. 5th – Wednesday, Jan. 31st:
$88*

Register Thursday Feb. 1st – Friday, March 1:
$110

*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above*

REGISTRATION
Registration for Junior Runners opens January 5, 2024.
Regular Registration for Junior Runners closes at midnight on March 1, 2024.

PARENT/GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to train with their junior runners at practices. Coaches will always run with the students and monitor their conditions.

PERFORMANCE COMPETITION
The season will culminate with a 1.8 mile competitive run where students will receive prizes for running their best times of the season and for completion of the year.  Extra prizes will be awarded for the fastest runners in each age group.


GEAR REQUIRED  
Runners will be provided an Avon Junior Runners jersey. Runners will be asked to provide their own quality running shoes. The team will have a meeting at the beginning of the season at a local running store to have their feet properly measured with the option to buy shoes at the store.

team/player/parent communication

AYS Coaches will utilize Game Changer to communicate with players/families. Please download the Game Changer app. on your smartphone. Once your player is rostered to a team, you will be able to access the schedule.

Game Changer Help Center

Coaches Corner

Click the image below to access the 2023 Junior Runners Coaching Handbook!

Volunteer Opportunities

AYS Jr. Runners is not able to operate without volunteers.  Please consider volunteering as a Head Coach or an Assistant Coach. *Background Check required.

COMMISSIONER

Erin Toothman
[email protected]
Click here to learn more about Erin!


HEAD COACHES
Volunteer Coaches are needed for every league, every team, every season. Please consider registering as a coach when registering your child.
  
Head Coaches are asked to attend a Coaches meeting before the season starts. More details on that to come.  


ASSISTANT COACHES
Assistant Coaches are also needed. Please consider registering as an Assistant Coach when registering your child. 

2024 Jr. Runners schedule

 Coming Soon!

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Contact

Avon, Indiana Sports
866 S County Rd 625 E 
Avon, Indiana 46123

Phone: 317-839-5480
Email: [email protected]

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