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Prospect Park Youth Running Club
Cross Country Track & Field
Boys & Girls Ages 6-14
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TEAM PPYRC Set to run Brooklyn PTA 5K
Saturday-May 11
All team members must meet at the entrance to Prospect Park at 15th Street and Prospect Park West (across the street from Pavilion Movie Theaters at 8:45am. You will need a few extra minutes to check in and pick up your race number. Please arrive ontime. We will be done by 11:00am
Here are the 5k Club Records. Set Your Goals Now
8 and under Sub-Bantam Boys 5000mRD 22:15.8 Owen Hassler 2011
9-10 Bantam Boys 5000mRD 19:52.5 Ethan Rice 2012
11-12 Midget Boys 5000mRD 18:57.2 Tobias Zinner 2012
13-14 Youth Boys 5000mRD 17:44.6 John Rice 2011
8 and under Sub-Bantam Girls 5000mRD 23:01.1 Ella Fajardo Wilde 2012
9-10 Bantam Girls 5000mRD 23:11.6 Marie Collins 2012
11-12 Midget Girls 5000mRD 20:37.6 Keiana Mitchell 2012
13-14 Youth Girls 5000mRD 20:18.0 Sydney Rice 2012
PPYRC Outdoor Season in Full Swing
April 21-Prospect Park Sub Bantam and Bantam girls show off their new BLING medals at the Icahn Youth Challange
Click for various slideshows, compliments of PPYRC Parents:
PPYRC Awarded 52 Medals at
USA Track & Field Indoor Nationals
March 9-10, 2013-Landover, Maryland
Sydney(#8) and Keiana(#4) set the tone for the 3000m runners.
7 of 7 PPYRC runners in the 3000m set PRs and 4 grabbed medals.
Trinice sets her new goals after a day at the Nationals.
Prospect Park Competes at West Point
March 3, 2013
Zo, Omar, Oliver, and Owen show off their medals at the USATF New York Association Championships.
The meet was held at the beautiful United States Military Academy at West Point.
PPYRC now turns its attention to the USATF National Championship in Maryland on March 8-10.
Good Luck PPYRC!
Prospect Park Rolls Into Indoor Season
PPYRCers Chase, Owen, Sanaa, and Jack open season with strong races.
Dipped in Bronze
December 8, 2012-USATF National Championship-Albuquerque, New Mexico
PPYRC Sub Bantam Girls grab 3rd place at USA Track & Field Nationals
Congratulations to Ella F, Sasha, Ella B, Mara, Rebeca, Hannah, and Ariann
The course was set at 5300 feet altitude at the foothills of the Sandia Mountains.
PPYRC at AAU Nationals
December 1, 2012-South Carolina
Prospect Park shows that the belong on the national
stage with 12 top 25 finishes and a 2nd Place Team Plaque.
Fatigue and smiles after a full day of championship races.
Parker (#815) and Demian (#813) run big PRs in the midget boys championship.
THE BEFORE: Sub Bantam Girls focus on race stategy minutes before the race
THE AFTER: Sub Bantam Girls celebrate their 2nd Place Team finish at Nationals
1st: California 2nd: Brooklyn, USA 3rd Kentucky
Mr. Big Stuff Cam looks over his shoulder and outkicks the competition...and his shadow
Jasper flies with the wind at the finish in the bantam boys championship
Chris catches a competitor from Florida at the finishline
Sage runs her best race of the season..and huge PR.
Soren, Marie, and Skye react to the start of the Bantam Girls Championship
Zo catches competitors en route to a big PR.
PPYRC PREPARES FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Matthew leads the PPYRC Youth Boys Team at the AAU National Qualifier.
Matthew finished second in a strong field of runners.
Ariann steps up and shows she is one of the best young runners in New York
Chase and Hannah break away from the main pack for big finishes
Mara scores big for the PPYRC Primary Girls squad
PPYRC Runs to Save Our Park
Saturday-November 3, 2012-Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Prospect Park Youth runners lead the way as over 1500 people enter the Run The Park race to help repair Prospect Park after the hurricane. Over 60 PPYRC runners used the 3.36 mile race as a tune up for the upcoming national qualifiers, while donating thousands of dollars to the clean up fund.
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Great Article for First Time Cross Country Parents:
http://ny.milesplit.com/articles/94688-musings-of-a-rookie-xc-dad
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Big Strides: PPYRC Records PRs
Now Ready for Championships Season
PPYRC Bantam Squad reacts to the starter.
Matt wins Youth Boys 4k Race breaking 15:00 while Sydney wins Youth Girls 4k Race with big PR at Van Cortlandt Park.
Sub Bantam squad enters the hills on a sun filled day at Van Cortlandt Park
DeLaKwa, a top bantam scorer continues to run down the competition in the Bantam Boys race as Ella wins the Girls Sub Bantam Race in record time
Rookie runner Sasha continues to score big for PPYRC
TRAVEL PLANNING:
Our team will be participating in both the USATF and AAU Nationals
AAU Cross Country National Championships-December 1-Rock Hill, South Carolina
All athletes should arrive Thursday night. The course preview is Friday.
Our Hotel: Holiday Inn Rock Hill-We have 30 Double Queen Rooms Reserved
Here is the private booking link for Prospect Park:
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USATF Nationals-Albuquerque, New Mexico-December 8, 2012
Our Hotel is the Sheraton Albuquerque Upton (505)-881-0000. We have reserved 15 rooms, in two blocks for the nights of December 6, 7, 8. The rate is $89 per night. They only had 1 double and 14 Kings left. Use confirmation codes 705435880 OR 925435867. You can cancel up until 12/5/12 without penalty.
Thinking RoadTrip:
PPYRC Focuses on Nationals
Sawyer, Ethan, Toby, Parker, and Demian THINK BIG, Nationals Big.
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Check Out Video of PPYRC Alumni JC and Lou at Xavier HS Meet in Rochester
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-iBTIHGOfg
Van Cortlandt Park in the Sun. No better Place!
PPYRC at Bronx Tigers Meet-Sept 30
Bantam Girls Noa, Sophia, Soren, and Marie are all smiles before their 3k race. Toby leads the PPYRC midget charge down the final straight away
Keiana throws down a fast time to finish second in the midget girls race. Chase displays perfect form as he finishes the Sub Bantam 2k race.
Mara runs a great race from start to finish
PPYRC Tackles Tough Van Cortlandt Park
The start of the midget race with teams from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Prospect Park's midget girls, Macy, Zariah, and Sanaa enter the backhills.
Prospect Park rookies show that they are fast learners
PPYRC Sub Bantam girls show their medals
Keiandra sings to the beat of PPYRC footsteps on the race path
Cam stakes his claim as the fastest boy in his family
Markus crosses the line in the sub-bantam race
DeLaKwa sprints home
Midget and Bantam boys before the 3k races
Of course, PPYRC always finds time for fun with friends
Prospect Park Opens XC Season
Sub Bantam runner off and running for the 2012 season.
Returning distance runner, Ella shows the field that Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can Do!
New PPYRC members spread the word, DREAM BIG!
Jalen finishes strong in the Bantam Boys 3k race.
Keiana, Toby, and Sawyer focus in the midget race
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Summer Runnin'
August 2012: Prospect Park Crew at The Running School XC Camp in the Catskill Mountains
USATF Outdoor Junior Olympic
National Championship Qualifiers
Congratulations to the following PPYRC athletes for their outstanding performances at the USATF Regional Championships at Mitchell Field (July 6-8)
Avery-Sub Bantam 400m
Ella F.-Sub Bantam 800m & 1500m
Hannah-Sub Bantam 800m
Ella B.-Sub Bantam 800m
Sub Bantam Girls 4x100m Relay-Ella B, Ella F, Hannah, Avery
Midget Girls 4x400m Relay-Breanna, Bella, Sage, Macy
Midget Girls 4x800m Relay-Keiana, Breanna, Bella, Sage
Cole-Sub Bantam 800m & Shotput
Bantam Boys 4x100m Relay-DeLaKwa, Jalen, Ethan, Miles
Omar-Midget Shotput
Brandon-Youth 400m & 800m
Jacob Z-Youth 400m & 800m
Youth Boys 4x400m Relay-Jacob Z, Kyron, Jacob F, Brandon
Youth Boys 4x800m Relay-Jacob Z, Kyron, Jacob F, Brandon
PPYRC Medals at Adidas Grand Prix
PPYRC Boys and Girls Youth 4x400 relays compete at International meet with the world's best. Jacob, Jacob, Kyron, Brandon, Ciara, Danica, Annaliese, and Julia (L to R) stand proud before the race. The boys relay grabs the bronze medals and set a new cllub record of 3:48.0. Chase also runs the Fastest Kid 100m Final.
The Hunt For Olympic Autographs
Fans spent the day hunting for Olympic autographs. The autograph on the right is Yohan Blake, Jamaica's Olympic hopeful. The autograph on the right is Chase Nicolas of PPYRC.
Chasing Olympic Dreams
PPYRC athlete, Chase pictured with Dan O'Brien, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder in the Decathlon. Chase was invited to attend a media event celebrating the Adidas Grand Prix, set for June 9. Chase qualified for the 100m
We Are Steeple People
Sasha and Sawyer take a dive into the water pit in the 2000m steeplchase for the first time in their careers,
both winning their age group gold medals. Sawyer set a new club record.
Kyron runs a PR of 59 in the open 400m. An hour later, he runs another PR to lead off the silver medalist 4x400 which qualifies for the Adidas Grand Prix.
Ethan returns to action and sets a new outdoor club record in the bantam 1500m
Sub Bantam Avery sets a new club record in the 200m.
As always, the PPYRC spirit carries our athletes to the finishline.
Prospect Park Qualifies 9 Athletes to the
ADIDAS GRAND PRIX
Congratulations to the Youth Boys and Youth Girls 4x400 relays for qualifying for the elite meet on June 9.
The team of Kyron, Brandon, George, and Jacob Z finished in a close second to secure a spot for the finals. Their time of 3:52 places them in the top 15 4x4 youth relay performances in the nation!
The team of Annaliese, Ciara, Danica, and Julia placed 7th to grab a spot.
Also, a big congrats to Chase for qualifying in the FASTEST KID IN NYC 100m Final.
ALUMNI PRIDE
PPYRC alumni (L to R) Liam, JC, Brandon, Luke, Matt, and Lou take a moment to pose for our website at the Freshman Sectional Championships. Our boys competed hard for their high schools. All are making us proud with outstanding performances. They will all be competing at the Freshman/Sophomore City Championships, this Saturday at Icahn Stadium.
PPYRC SPRINT FORCE
Roy Wilkens Invitational-May 7
Sub Bantam sprinters Cole and Michael en route to a 2-3 finish in the finals at the 100m.
PPYRC sprinters have been making their mark with new club records and top finishes.
Prospect Park Runs Prospect Park
PPYRC gets set to run the Brooklyn PTA 5k in their backyard, Prospect Park.
53 PPYRC athletes run the race as new club records were set by
Toby, Keiana, Sydney, Owen, Marie, and Ella F. (see Outdoor Records).
Many of our parents joined in on the fun and raced their children.
PPYRC gals, Keiandra, Macy, and Marley show some team love before the race.
PPYRC Opens Up Spring Season at Icahn Stadium
Our Sub Bantam Girls, Ella F, Ella B, Hannah, and Rebeca attack the 800 meter race. Ella F (wearing#1)will eventually win the gold.
PPYRC 800m Girls are all smiles at the Youth Challenge Meet #1
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Brooklyn's Prospect Park Youth Club
Grabs 42 medals, including 6 individual national titles and 2 meet records at the
USA Track & Field Nationals
BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
Ella F proudly dipslays her gold medal after winning the Sub Bantam Girls 1500m.
Ella also won the 800m championship.
Bantam Boys Jalen, Chris, Oliver, Trevor's 4x200 flashes gold at Nationals
Official Results:
http://www.adkinstrak.com/USAYouthIndoor/
HERE ARE THE MEDALISTS:
Chase holds his hands high after winning the Sub Bantam Boys 800m title.
Chase set a new meet record of 2:54 and went on to win two more medals in the 400m and 200m.
DAY TWO-SUNDAY-March 11
Annaliese-2nd Place-Youth 400m
Chase-2nd Place-Sub Bantam 400m
Brandon M-2nd Place-Youth 400m
Jacob Z-3rd Place-Youth 400m
Ella F-National Champion-Sub Bantam 1500m
Ethan-National Champion-Bantam 1500m-Meet Record
Grant-5th Place Bantam 1500
Keiana-National Champion-Midget 1500m
Sawyer-2nd Place-Midget 1500m
Sydney-6th Place-Youth 1500m
Chase-5th Place-Sub Bantam 200m
Bantam Boys-4x400-National Champions-Jalen-Grant-Oliver-Chris
Midget Girls-4x400-National Champions-Bre-Keiana-Gillian-Sage
Midget Boys-4x400-National Champions-Peyton-Sawyer-Toby-Griffin
Keiana wins the gold medal in the Midget Girls 1500m in 5:14.
Keiana's gold was 1 of 6 individual National titles captured by PPYRC in Illinois.
Ethan grabs second gold in the 1500m...and a meet record.
