Miami-Dade children will have an opportunity to show off their running, jumping and throwing skills during the county’s inaugural “USATF Future Stars” Track and Field Meet.”
The event is being presented by USA Track and Field and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Dade Christian School, 6601 N.W. 167 Street.
The meet is open to area youth ages 18 and younger and cost to participate is $5 per athlete. Participants must register online. For more information and to register, contact Chris Evans at ChrisEv@MiamiDade.gov.
Contested events for all age groups will include:
• 100-, 200-, 400-, 800-, and 1,500-Meter Runs
• 4x100- and 4x400-Meter Relays
• High and Long Jumps
• Shot Put
Additional races will include:
• Hurdles (for ages 11 and up)
• Mini Javelin (for age 12 and under)
• Long-distance Running (ages 13 and up).
The coveted “Mayor’s Cup” award will go to the top three teams and awards will be presented to the top three individual performers.