Mini-Gerries Youth Running Program

The Mini-Gerries Program is designed to introduce young runners to the basics of track and field training - specifically the running events. Sprinting, middle distance running, and relays are practiced with an emphasis on fun, skill development and personal improvement.

Participants are divided into ability/age groups and focus on exercises, drills and games that match their current abilities. A typical practice begins with a short warm-up run, followed by an active warm-up routine and drills to practice proper running form and mechanics. These drills are followed by instruction in one or two events. Occasionally the final 10-15 minutes of each session is spent playing a running-related game, such as ultimate frisbee, soccer, obstacle course relay. A short stretching session completes each session. Sessions last approximately 75 minutes.

We hope that runners will leave the Mini-Gerries Program with an improved fitness level, good running mechanics, and a desire to continue in the sport.

Practices are at the Manitoulin Secondary School from 6:00-7:15 pm every Tuesday and Thursday from May 4th until June 10th, for 6 weeks in total.

OUR COACH: Gerry Holliday

Contact Stacy Haner at 377-7272 for inquiries or registration information.