Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club's Youngest Athletes Beat Personal Bests at USATF Cross Country Junior Olympic Championships
On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club celebrated achievements by two of their youngest athletes at the USATF Cross Country Junior Olympic Championship meet held in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Competing in the highly competitive 7-8 year old division, both Grayson Dunleavy and Greyson Van Dyk delivered stellar performances, each shaving nearly a minute off of their personal bests. Out of 247 athletes, Grayson Dunleavy secured 30th place, while Greyson Van Dyk finished in 47th place.
The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club is led by USATF-certified coaches and serves hundreds of athletes ages 7-15 year-round. Athletes learn the fundamentals of distance running and techniques unique to off-track running, with more experienced runners building on fundamental skills through conditioning and in-depth training.
The Flyers Track Club Winter Conditioning program is open for registration and begins on Friday, January 3. For more information, visit the team website at www.yflyerstrackclub.com or contact Michelle Almeida at malmeida@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext. 279.
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit www.westfieldynj.org to learn more about Westfield Area YMCA and Cranford YMCA programs. Financial assistance is available for YMCA memberships and programs to those who qualify.
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Learn more at www.westfieldynj.org.
