OVERVIEW
Tracyton Pee Wee Sports Association offers an all around Running program to introduce athletes to all types of running not limited to, but may include: track, cross-country, road running, and trail running. The program helps children begin or continue to learn basic running skills such as: pacing, endurance, mental toughness, hills, intervals, etc. all while keeping it fun and attainable for each runner. The goal is to allow each runner to run at their own pace and help them progress in their running throughout the season. It is also our goal to show young runners how fun and enjoyable running can be, both now and in the future. We’re here to throw away the “running is punishment” mentality and foster accomplishing challenging things.
Ages: 5 years old - 10 years old (Grades K-5). Pee Wee age is determined as of August 31st.
UNIFORM
Club Provided Running Gear: Running athletic T-shirt. Shirts are for the end of season 5K and can also be worn during practices if desired. Shirts will be given out as soon as possible during the season.
Parent Provided Running Gear: Athletic Shoes (running shoes preferable), athletic shorts/pants (not sweats), athletic shirt (if not using issued athletic shirt at practices), extra warm layer for cold weather. Runners should also bring water and, if necessary, wear sunscreen (apply before practice).
PRACTICE
Practices typically begin the 2nd Monday in April. Practices are held twice a week (either M/W or T/Th) for 1 hour in the later afternoon, but may vary based on coaches schedule. Specific practice days and time are at the discretion of the Coach. The season ends with a community race (either 2.5K or 5K) for all age groups.
Practice location is typically at Woodlands Elementary (listed below). However, other Central Kitsap Schools may be used to accommodate multiple running squads.
Woodlands Elementary
7420 Central Valley Rd. NW.
Bremerton, WA 98311
TRACYTON PEE WEES 5K
End of season race will be held on Saturday, May 31st at Woodlands Elementary and surrounding area. Participants will receive a finishers medal and snack at the end of the race. Younger runners may be accompanied by one “Support Runner." Support runners can be a any adult or youth at least 13 years old. Coaches and volunteers will also be out on the course helping our runners. The End of Season Race is also open to the community and will be used as a fundraiser for future seasons. Family, friends, or community members are invited and encouraged to participate in the event. Registration for family and community members TBA.
Goals: One of the biggest differences between running and other youth sports is that running is individually-based rather than team-based. Races are not run to be the first across the finish line, albeit wonderful when it happen, but rather to beat a personal best or meet a personal goal. Parents can help children set appropriate goals for their 2.5K or 5K. Goals should be achievable and help runners stretch and work hard. Some examples may include: "finish the race", "run the whole race without walking", "beat my previous race time", "have a good attitude during the race", etc. Goal setting is a huge part of the sport of running and Tracyton Pee Wees running is a great opportunity to get youth setting and accomplishing goals.