www.PPYRC.com: Welcome
Welcome to the Home of the
Prospect Park Youth Running Club
Cross Country 
Track & Field
Boys & Girls Ages 6-13
For more info, contact: call (917)-363-6671 or email Midwoodtrack@aol.com
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Prospect Park Qualifies
for AAU Nationals in Florida
Bantam runner Nick Ring finishes strong in the 1.5 Mile race
MAINE QUALIFIERS
Congratulations to the following Prospect Park athletes that have qualified for the USATF Region 1 championships, being held in Augusta, Maine on Sunday November 22:
Bantam Girls
Sydney
Marley
Olivia
Amaris
Bridget
Sarah
Midget Girls
Annaliese
Sofia
Zoe
Parker
Bantam Boys
Ethan
Niko
Adam
Sean G.
Joshua
Midget Boys
JC
Brandon
Richie
Rory
Kevin McG.
Tyrell
Bryan
Nick G.
Marcos
Jacob
Sean F.
Javier
Philip
The hotel we are staying at is the Senator Inn & Spa. The link is http://www.senatorinn.com/
As we discussed, anyone interested in coming to Maine must notify me asap. The league has given us until Wednesday to confirm all PPYRC entries. The hotel rate is $99 per night. Just mention the USATF Region Cross Country Championships. The drive is approximately 6 1/2 to 7 hours. This is a large meet and a great experience and preparation for the AAU Nationals in Florida. If you will be going to Maine, please email me today. I will complete your entry and payment. The team will cover the cost for this meet for the entry. You will need to arrange your transportation and hotel. if you are interested in having your child go to this meet, but are unable to attend, please let me know. We do have a few parents that may be able to help with transportation.
FYI-Here is the official coaches meet packet:
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PROSPECT PARK PRIDE
GREAT JOB BY ALL AT THE USATF ASSOCIATION CHAMPS
The team won the championship titles for the:
Primary Girls -1st place
Primary Boys 1st place
Midget Boys 1st place
Bantam Girls 1st place
Many of our athletes ran personal best times and qualified for Maine.
Official results to follow.
Please email pictures to Midwoodtrack@aol.com
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We would like to thank the following people for waking up at 5:00am and volunteering at the NIKE HUMAN RACE on Saturday-October 24. The event organizers said "your the Prospect Park people are amazing and full of positive energy" Like we need to be told....
Jason and Bishopp Boutin
Eve Faber-Rico
Nelson and Nelson Canderlario
JC Rice
Patrick Collins
Catherine and Roseann Tucci
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- Bella 8:41
- Patricio 9:20
- Ethan 7:03
- Sage 7:24
- Carlitos 8:33
- Joaquin 10:08
- Brendan 8:40
- Bishopp 9:03
- Niara 20:17
- Sydney 12:53
- Osaze 19:44
- Adam 13:25
- Joshua 19:19
- Sean G 14:20
- Sarah F. 18:11
- Olivia 15:37
- Bridget 16:10
- NIck G 14:45
- Sean F. 15:12
- Annaliese 13:00
- Phillip 22:37
- JC 10:01
- Kevin Mil 17:44
- Brandan 10:09
- Javier 17:32
- Rory 12:25
- Nick C. 17:07
- Louis 12:27
- Zoe 16:27
- Kevin Mc 12:39
- Parker 16:26
- Bryan 12:47
- Jacob 15:10
Prospect Park Runners Finish Strong at
YOUTH INVITATIONAL
Official Results from USATF-Metropolitan: http://www.mactrack.org/Resources/101109.pdf
40 Boys and Girls from the PPYRC challenged the hills at Van Cortlandt Park on Sunday-October 11. The team offered some great performances and major improvements in all races. Smart race tactics and strong finishes placed Prospect Park among the day's top teams.
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NOTES TO THE TEAM
It is recommended that all children purchase a simple Under Armour shirt to wear in races on cold days. You do not have to get the actual Under Armour brand. Any dryfit, spandex, stretch-fit, sport-type lobg sleeve shirt is fine. Modell's carries several low-cost, but effective brands. Black is preferred, white is the second choice. If your child has a form fitting black or white long sleeve (non-turtle neck) t-shirt that is COMFORTABLE for racing, that is fine, too.
As the weather begins to change, many of the children may complain about their throat feeling sore. The dry air and pollen count is usually the cause. The cleanest germ-free air is outside. Make sure that your child continues to hydrate regardless of the temperature. They are working hard and often forget to drink when it is cool outside.
LOOKING AHEAD:
2009 AAU Cross Country National Championships
Saturday-December 5, 2009
This year's event is being held at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. We will be staying at the Doubletree Guest Suites Walt Disney World for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 3, 4, and 5.
The rate for the suites is $89 per night. All suites include 2 double beds and a pull out sofa as well as refrigerator and microwave.
This rate will also be valid 3 nights prior to Dec. 3 and 3 nights following Dec. 5 for anyone wishing to arrive early or stay later, based upon availability.
A deposit of one night’s room and tax will charged to your charge card when you make your reservation. This deposit is refundable if the reservation is cancelled 5 days or more prior to arrival.
Reservations can be made beginning Friday, October 22. All reservations must be made no later than November 12. But it is best if everyone could book their rooms as soon as possible so that we know we have enough reservations to cover our commitment.
To reserve, call 1-407-934-1000 – the group code is PPY
There is an $8 per night fee for parking.
This is a link parents can use if they want to know more about the hotel.
http://disney.dtebrochure.com/
FYI-Here is the Official Coach's Packet:
http://image.aausports.org/sports/athletics/xcountry/2009AAUXCDISNEY.pdf
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Remember: Form, Pace, and 100 % Effort.
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Prospect Park Runs First Race of the Season at Van Cortlandt Park
Results: http://www.mactrack.org/Resources/091309.pdf
Congratulations to everyone that ran the first XC meet of the year. Performances were amazing and times were fast. Specific times will be posted as soon as the official results are posted by the USATF Metropolitan league. Check back soon for photos of our athletes from the meet.
DIRECTIONS TO VAN CORTLANDT PARK
Driving Directions:
Take the BQE to the Triboro Bridge. Cross bridge and take the Major Deegan North (on left) to Van Cortlandt Park South. Stay right and follow the exit around and over the highway, through the 1st light then bare right again, at the flashing light, onto Broadway (passed Burger King). The race course is in the open field, along the treeline, opposite the Tortoise and Hare statue.
OR
Westside Highway to the Henry Hudson Parkway North. Go over the bridge over the Harlem River (leaving Manhattan, now entering The Bronx) ($2 toll) and take exit 23 (Broadway). Turn right, (south) onto Broadway.
Subway:
Take the 1/9 line all the way to the end of the line and walk about 200 metres to the South end of Van Cortlandt Park.
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NOTE: There had been a change to the schedule. USATF-Metropolitan League has changed the date of the league championships to October 18. We will not be able to attend the Track meet at Icahn Stadium on the 17th.
2009 Cross Country Schedule
Sunday-September 13 USATF Youth XC Developmental #1 Van Cortlandt Park
Results:http://www.mactrack.org/Resources/091309.pdf
Sunday-September 27 USATF Youth XC Developmental #2 Van Cortlandt Park
Sunday-October 11 Metropolitan Youth XC Invitational Van Cortlandt Park
Saturday-October 18 USATF Metro League Championship Van Cortlandt Park
Sunday-October 25 USATF Junior Olympics Association Van Cortlandt Park
Sunday-November 8 AAU District Championship Qualifier Cunningham Park
*Sunday-November 22 USATF Region 1 Championship Augusta, Maine
*Saturday-December 5 AAU National Championships Orlando, Florida
*Saturday-December 12 USATF National Championships Reno, Nevada
*-These meets are optional and athletes must qualify through prior advancement. Additional meets will be added as we receive the entry information. Indoor Track & Field dates will be added in November.
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WEATHER RELATED CONCERNS:
The PPYRC makes every attempt to hold practice, despite the weather. We feel that it is important to have the student-athletes experience race-like conditions. Most races will continue on rainy days. WE WILL POST A BRIEF MESSAGE ON THE TOP OF THIS WEBSITE IF THE WEATHER IS QUESTIONABLE. All posts will be made by 2:00pm on the day of practice. Save us in your FAVORITES folder. Of course, practice would be cancelled on days of heavy rain, lightening and thunder.
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OUR CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE LOCATION:
Our practices are held at the ballfields in Prospect Park-3:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
You can enter from the following entrances:
9th Street and Prospect Park West
or
15th Street & Bartel Prichard (next to Pavillion Movie Theater)
or
10th Avenue & Prospect Park South West
All three entrances lead to the ballfields.
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ATTENTION VISITORS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM, PLEASE EMAIL COACH RICE AT MIDWOODTRACK@AOL.COM OR CALL (917)363-6671
What you will need to join:
Photo copy of child's birth certificate
Registration fee of:
$150.00 per athlete (New Members)
Acceptable payments: Check, money order, cash
PAYABLE TO:
THE RUNNING SCHOOL
For inquiries, email Midwoodtrack@aol.com
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2008 Season at a Glance
AWARDS DAY FOR PROSPECT PARK
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Sweet Home Alabama!
Prospect Park Runners Shine at the
AAU National Championships
View AAU Video: http://video.aausports.org/athletics/2008/sequence/athleticsPlaylistSeq.html
We Are Family!
Tatiana, Sarah, and Christiny are all smiles before the Bantam Girls Race
Prospect Park Runners Make Some Noise
Mission Impossible Theme