MISSION
The goal of the AYS Junior Runners program is to provide 1st - 6th graders 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! 

AGE DIVISIONS
Junior Runners is offered to boys and girls in the 1st - 6th grade (based on the 2024-2025 school year).

COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register 01/06/25 - 02/02/25
$99.00*

Register 02/03/25 - 03/02/25
$124.00

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

REGISTRATION
Registration for Junior Runners opens January 6, 2025.
Regular registration for Junior Runners closes at midnight on March 2, 2025.

SCHEDULE
Practices will be held on Mondays and either Wednesdays or Thursdays additionally and are generally held from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Athletes will rotate through stations on Mondays at Avon High School to learn more about each track & field event. Wednesdays/Thursdays will be team practices and will be held at Avon Town Hall Park. Track meets will be held on the final two Mondays of the season!

Monday, April 7, 2025:  Clinics start for all participants. Location: Avon High School Fieldhouse

Monday, May 5, 2025: Track meet at the Avon High School Track

Monday, May 12, 2025: Track meet at the Avon High School Track

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.

GEAR REQUIRED  
Runners will be provided an Avon Junior Runners jersey. Runners will be asked to provide their own quality running shoes.

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.

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