Charlotte Flights Track & Field Club

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

in partnership with

Charlotte Flights Track and Field Club

 

 

Water Running

Monday & Wednesday

(Start date September 12, 2011)

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Aquatic Center

800 East 2^nd Street

Cost: $2.00 per visit

 (Ages 7 & up)

 

 

Strength and Core Training

Monday & Wednesday

(Start date September 12, 2011)

Youth Group (13 – 18)

6:00pm – 7:15pm

Adult Group (19 & older)

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Revolution Park Sports Academy

1225 Remount Road

Cost: $60 per 10 week session

 

 

Off Season Endurance, Conditioning & Biomechanics Drills

Tuesday & Thursday

(Start date September 13, 2011)

Adults (19 & older)

5:00pm – 6:15pm

Youth (6 – 18)

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Johnson C. Smith University

Irwin Belk Complex

Cost: $60 per 10 week session

 

 

For additional information contact Anthony James, Athletic Coordinator @ 704.432.4963

or e-mail him at anthony.james@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

in partnership with

Charlotte Flights Track and Field Club

Facilitating Excellence and Enrichment Development Program (FEED)

FEED will be providing various opportunities for middle school and high school students to excel off the track.  Various monthly workshops will be held for parents and athletes at Revolution Park Sports Academy beginning in August.

§  SAT Preparation Training

§  Clinics and Educational Workshops

§  Mentoring Program

§  Sports Counseling

This year the FEED Program would like to recognize our Honor Roll athletes for each quarter.  All athletes in the 8^th-12^th grade who makes the “B” honor roll or higher should scan a copy of their report card to Toney Smith at smith_toney@hotmail.com. The athlete’s name and GPA will be placed on the Flights website. 

Upcoming Workshops

1. Student Profile – August 23^rd  @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This workshop will provide students the opportunity to compile information needed for completing the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements. 

2. SAT/ACT Prep – September 24^th  @ 9:00am – 12:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This workshop will provide students with test taking strategies. 

3. College Recruiting – October 22^nd  @ 9:00am – 12:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This workshop will provide students with the opportunity to hear what colleges and coaches are looking for in student athletes.

4. College Admissions – November 19^th  @ 9:00am – 12:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This workshop will provide students with the opportunity to hear from a college counselor regarding admissions requirements.

5. Health and Nutrition – December 27^th  -  29^th  @ 9:00am – 12:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This mini clinic will provide students with information regarding healthy eating and track and field instruction.  There will be a $15 fee for this clinic.

6. College Applications/Scholarships – January 21^st @ 9:00am – 12:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This workshop will provide assistance with completing a college application and assist with finding/applying for college scholarships.

7. Writing and Speaking – February 11^th @ 9:00am – 12:00pm; Revolution Park Sports Academy

This workshop will provide students with an opportunity to receive tips on how to enhance their writing and speaking abilities.

8. Oratorical Contest – March 6^th @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Grady Cole Center

For additional information contact

 Anthony James, MCPR Athletic Coordinator @ 704.432.4969or e-mail him at anthony.james@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Toney Smith, MCPR Athletic Assistant/CFTC Academic Advisor @ 704.408.5171 or e-mail him at smith_toney@ hotmail.com

Fundraising

Please help us raise funds for the Flights by coming out to the Grady Cole Center at 301 Kings Dr on the following dates to cleans the parking lots.  The more of you that show up, the quicker we can complete the job.  We are normally done in about an hour.  We will provide gloves and "pickers" for you and youth are more than welcome to participate.  Report to lot 6 between Memorial Stadium and Grady Cole at the times listed.