Flyers Track Club made a strong impression on the national stage at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships, held at Savannah State University from July 21-27. Young athletes gathered from across the country to compete at the highest level of youth track and field, and the Flyers rose to the challenge with a string of impressive performances and personal bests. Leading the charge in the 7–8 age group, James Bedara delivered a standout performance in both the 800m and 1500m runs, shaving an impressive 6 seconds off his previous best...

The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club continued their strong season with standout performances at the Region 2 USATF Junior Olympic Championships, held July 10-13 at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Competing against some of the top young athletes from across the Northeast, Flyers excelled, earning multiple podium finishes and personal bests that secured several qualifications for the USATF Junior Olympic National Championships, taking place July 23-27 in Savannah, GA. Highlights from the meet include the following standout performances from both boys and girls Flyers athletes: Boys : James Bedara...

Westfield Area YMCA Flyers athletes represented the team with grit, heart and impressive performances at the 2025 USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships, held June 25-28 at Icahn Stadium in New York. Despite soaring temperatures — particularly during the grueling 3000m races — the Flyers displayed resilience and dedication, earning All-American honors, personal bests, and national recognition at one of the biggest meets of the season. Congratulations to the All-American Athletes (among the Top 8 finishers in their events): Greyson Dunleavy (9-10) – 6th Place, 1500m – 5:25.86 Blaise Lacovara (15-16)...

June 8, 2025 — Plainfield, NJ At Hub Stine Field this past weekend, athletes from the Flyers Track Club made their mark at the USATF New Jersey Association Junior Olympic Championships, competing against top youth talent from across the state. With determination and standout performances across multiple age groups and events, several Flyers athletes earned qualification for the Region 2 Championships, taking place later this summer. Here are the club’s qualifiers and their impressive finishes: James Bedara (7-8 age group) earned 2nd place in the 1500m Run and placed 7th...

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...

Twenty-five young athletes from the Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club competed alongside nearly 500 other participants at the USATF New Jersey Junior Olympic Cross Country Meet on November 3. Held at Central Park in Morris Plains, the Flyers delivered outstanding performances at the meet and brought home four national qualifiers: Greyson Dunleavy (Boys 7-8) - 3rd Place Grayson Van Dyk (Boys 7-8) - 4th Place Leo Anspach (Boys 11-12) - 14th Place Luke Barba (Boys 13-14) – 8th Place In addition to individual accomplishments, the team results showcased the...

The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club had an impressive performance at the 2024 USATF Region 2 Junior Olympic meet, held July 12-14 at the Lincoln Park Track in Jersey City. 11 athletes represented the Flyers, participating in 18 different events and demonstrating their dedication throughout the season. The Flyers achieved significant milestones with three athletes setting new club records. Sandra Jakubiuk set a new mark in the 11-12 Girls 3000m, placing fourth with a time of 12:07.27, a personal and club record. Manny Sanchez broke the 15-16 Boys 800m...

11 Athletes Advance to USATF Region 2 Junior Olympic Qualifiers in 18 Events Following Strong Performances at Kean University On June 22 and 23 at Kean University Alumni Stadium, the USATF-NJ 14 and Under Association Junior Olympic Meet took place. The 15 and older athletes competed in their Association Junior Olympic meet on June 30. The Flyers came out of these meets with 11 athletes advancing to the USATF Region 2 Junior Olympic Qualifiers in 18 events. Boys 7-8 Division: 800m Run and 1500m Run - Greyson Dunleavy Girls 11-12...

Nineteen athletes from the Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club competed at the USATF Youth Outdoor National Championships held June 26-29 at Icahn Stadium in NY, NY. Five members of the Flyers placed in the top eight, earning All-American honors. Jessica Zhou kicked off the first day by placing second in the 3000m run in the 15-16 girls with a time of 11:55.77. That same day, two girls qualified for the finals and then reached the podium: Emma Daley in the 9-10 girls 200m Dash placing seventh with a time...

Athletes from the Westfield Area Y Flyers Track Club traveled to the historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR to compete at the 2023 USATF Junior Olympic National Championships. Two members of the Flyers placed in the top eight, earning them All-American honors. Brian Guterl placed 4th in the nation in the 13-14 boys 3000m Race Walk and set a new club record with a time of 18:13.5. Later in the week, Alex Kessler made the stadium come alive with his club record-setting throw of 161...