Description
Meeting 1 day per week for 10 weeks (Wednesday's from 5:30-6:30pm), a team of coaches led by Queen City Running Company's General manager, Paige Du Bois, will be providing a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. Additionally our youth will learn the principles of leadership, respect, and teamwork as well as portraying healthy habits to last a lifetime. We will break down the fundamental skills of running to meet the needs of all those participating. Our techniques will be taught through specific stretching, drills, bodyweight strength exercises, and of course RUNNING! Our Mission is to provide a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. Additionally our youth will learn the principles of leadership, respect, and teamwork as well as portraying healthy habits to last a lifetime.
First day of Camp: June 21st
Last day of Camp: August 30th
Week OFF: July 5th in honor of the 4th of July holiday
All participants will receive complimentary (free) entries into the following races. The coaches will be in contact in the weeks prior to the race to verify additional details.
-Kids Klash at the Marquette FitStrip– 1 mile and 2 mile loop: Wednesday, July 19th at 5:30pm
- Breakwater 5K: (Saturday, July 29th at 8:00am, held on the same morning as our Queen CIty Half Marathon! This gives kids a glimpse into what a bigger running/racing event will look like!) This race is recommended for our Dashers and Pacers group but we of course will encourage all of our groups to partake.
-MQT Trail 50 Kids 1 Mile and Kids 5K: (Friday, August 19th 7:00pm for the 5K and Kids 1 Mile will start at 7:05pm held at the Forestville Trailhead in Marquette)
-Kids Pebble Beach Run- 1 mile: (Saturday, September 2nd at 6:00pm. Friday night's Kids Fun Run, held in conjunction with the Marquette Marathon race expo, gives kids a chance to lace up their shoes and show their parents how its done before the main event on Saturday)
*Please read the below descriptions for our group levels*
Membership Levels
Little Striders
For our littlest striders, we are encouraging movement and body awareness while finding joy in learning basic running form. Utilizing engaging games and fun drills with the use of toys, we will teach the basics of running form that will be relatable for this age range. We will also do group activities/games that will encourage focusing on the task at hand while also increasing their endurance. (For example; Frogger Runs, Bean Bag relays, Which Animal Am I Runs etc.) This age group will start by completing one lap around the track and working towards completing 1-1.5 miles!
Maximum Number of Members Included in Membership: 25Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Age: 6
Membership Options
Big Striders
The big striders will navigate through much of the running form taught at the little strider level, but in greater detail. Implementing more running for time vs running for distance. They will participate in games and activities with their peers that promotes camaraderie and showcases the team atmosphere of what is generally seen as an individual sport. Basic stretching and muscle groups will also be introduced at this level. The goal with our big striders will be to start off with how long they can run for without stopping, and work towards a 1.5-2 mile run or run/walk.
Maximum Number of Members Included in Membership: 25Minimum Age: 7
Maximum Age: 8
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Dashers
For our older elementary crew we will be teaching the pure basics of running in a fun and engaging manor. Activities involved will help them learn the proper techniques at a young age and in a fun-filled way. Our hope is to make well-rounded athletes and for our participants to learn healthy lifestyle habits. Our mileage for this age group will start at about 1 mile and working our way up to 2-3 mile runs depending on ability and coaches discretion. We will work on pacing with this crew as they dabble into distance running. Dashers will also learn the importance of warming up and cooling down with dynamic and static stretches.
Maximum Number of Members Included in Membership: 25Minimum Age: 9
Maximum Age: 10
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Pacer
For our middle school group we hope to improve upon the form and efficiency of our runners. This is the age where our participants are transitioning from play to training and introduction to competition. Most of their time will involve building upon their skills through drills and proper technique activities. Plyometrics, bodyweight strength exercises and dynamic stretching will also play great factors into their time with the club. Fun group to meet with once per week to improve upon training for all general sports to avoid injury and lead healthier lifestyles. This age group will begin with 2 miles and following their 10 weeks of camp-- they will attempt a 3-5 mile run depending on ability and coaches discretion. We will also work on pacing and goal setting.
Maximum Number of Members Included in Membership: 25Minimum Age: 11
Maximum Age: 12
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Club Officers
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paige Du Bois | Head Coach |
Club Contact Information
130 West Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI US 49855
Phone: 906-273-1781
Website: https://shopqcrc.com/
Marquette, MI US 49855
Phone: 906-273-1781
Website: https://shopqcrc.com/
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