Youth Track and Field
Our youth track and field team is for kids ages 8-23 who have a permanent physical or visual impairment that would make them eligible for the Paralympics.
Track and field is a great sport that allows for both individual and team achievements. Certified track coaches teach young and emerging athletes. Athletes compete in a variety of events including the Junior Nationals.
PCAS has won a team award at Move United’s Junior National Championships the last six years!
PCAS is fortunate to have access to a well-maintained track and field facility in West Chester. The track surface and the artificial turf on the infield provide a safe and forgiving surface for the runners and jumpers. Our athletes compete in a range of disciplines and multiple fields provide room to practice shot, discus and javelin skills. We also have a few racing wheelchairs that are being put to good use!
During the off season our athletes focus on general conditioning. Our runners, jumpers and throwers stay in shape with light running, brisk walking, riding a bike, swimming, weight training and stretching. All the warm-up activities we do before practice (high knees, butt kicks, cross-overs) are followed throughout the year.
Our field athletes, in addition to strengthening their core and legs, focus on maintaining upper body strength with push-ups, sit-ups and throwing a medicine ball. Each one of our throwing events has the athlete using their core and legs to generate power.
Another way that many of our track athletes cross-train is through participating on the competitive swim team which takes place at a West Chester pool.
Essential Eligibility Criteria include:
Be between 8-23 years of age.
Have a permanent physical or visual impairment that would make you eligible for the Paralympics.
Be able to respond quickly to statements and instructions to avoid unsafe situations and to understand and follow instructions.
Be able to participate in the program activities with minimal to no behavioral disruption of the practice.
Be able to engage in self-directed activities, and follow multi step instructions without 1:1 supervision. (Guides for athletes with visual impairments will be provided).
Learn more about the Youth Track and Field Program
by using the form below:
TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE
Season: Spring and Summer
DAY: EVERY Monday
TIME: 6:30PM
LOCATION: a track in West Chester
Season: Winter
DAY: EVERY Sunday
TIME: Afternoons
LOCATION: Indoors in West Chester
Please contact us for the location details.
