USATF So Cal assists in hosting successful USATF Future Stars Championships for Alvord Unified School District at Notre Vista High School in Riverside, CA.
The Alvord Unified School District middle schools met on Friday, May 13th for their 1st annual district track meet at Norte Vista High School. Each of the four middle schools (Arizona, Loma Vista, Villegas, and Wells) selected 72 student athletes to compete in six different events, including the 100 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 1600 meter run, 4×100 meter relay, softball throw, and standing long jump.
Former Riverside track and field star, Reggie Wyatt Jr., as well as his father, Reggie Wyatt Sr., received funding from USATF’s national office as a part of the USATF Future Stars grant program to help make the meet happen. Through the grant program, officials were hired and medals and a team trophy were distributed to the students.
The Alvord Unified Child Nutrition Services team were a big help in providing buses for each school, as well as a healthy and free lunch for all participating students. The district has plans to continue this meet annually and incorporate a track and field program into their PE curriculum, prior to each year’s track meet.
With this inception year having close to 300 student athletes participating, the event was considered a big success.
The meet was a part of USATF So Cal outreach program to get more people involved and engaged with USATF. For more information about how to get involved with USATF So Cal, please contact Madeline LeDuc, Program Manager: [email protected]
