Hershey's track and field crosses the finish line.Created in 1975, the Hershey's Track and Field Games is the largest youth sports program of its kind in the U.S. and Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of . Meets take place in every state and every province in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and the grand finale--the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Final Meet--takes place in Hershey Hershey, uninc. city (1990 pop. 11,860), Dauphin co., S central Pa.; founded 1903 as a planned community built for workers at the Hershey Corp., the chocolate manufacturer that remains its largest employer. , Pa. This year, the finals were held Aug. 4-7, with more than 500 children competing in the 42 final events and 40,000 competing throughout the country in the local meets. As a partner of NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association , the Hershey's Track and Field Games is to introduce children to physical fitness through basic events like running, jumping and throwing. But the program also strives to encourage children to reach their potential and develop a sense of accomplishment. NRPA's National Partnerships Director Kathy Kathy is a feminine first name. It may refer to: In sports:
n. 1. One who, or that which, spangles. said, "As the longest running grassroots Adj. 1. grassroots - fundamental; "the grassroots factor in making the decision" basic - pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities" 2. program coordinated by park and recreation agencies, this program is focused on expanding the opportunities for young people to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle. The Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program has always been more than a track meet by fostering active recreation and sport participation." Girls, Ages 9-10 Standing Long Jump: Breanna Joseph; Effort, Pa. 7-02.50 Softball Throw: Paige Long; Hermiston, Ore. 128-07.00 50 Meter Dash: Mya Lighty; New York, N.Y. 7.65 100 Meter Dash: Nichelle Prince; Ajax, Ontario, Canada 14.25 200 Meter Dash: Sydnee Over; Windsor, Conn. 29.73 400 Meter Dash: Tysheena Oakley; New York, Ga. 1:09.64 4x100 Meter Relay: Region 8 58.50 Versie Gunder, Caroline Horne, Cherice Wilson, Camaya Pierre Boys, Ages 9-10 Standing Long Jump: Max Doran; Trafford, Pa. 7-09.00 Softball Throw: Jimmy Beaird, Kansas City, Mo. 140-01.00 50 Meter Dash: Matthew Vasquenza; East Hampton, Conn. 7.73 100 Meter Dash: Quincy Bannister; Seattle, Wash. 14.50 200 Meter Dash: Kahlil Wynn; Carrolton, Ga. 30.09 400 Meter Dash: Ryan Silva; Tucson, Ariz. 1:06.13 4x100 Meter Relay: Region 8 58.56 Ashton Black, Trayvon Bromell, Devan Clark, Denzel Harding Girls, Ages 11-12 800 Meter Run: Claudia Francis; Laurelton, N.Y. 2:20.93 Standing Long Jump: Adaeze Medani; Federal Way, Wash 7-06.00 Softball Throw: Hannah Carson; Mesa, Ariz. 162-00.00 100 Meter Dash: Tanisha Wilson; Atlanta, Ga. 13.14 200 Meter Dash: Shanetria Thomas; Texarkana, Texas 27.09 400 Meter Dash: Alexis Mapson; New York, N.Y. 58.46 4x100 Meter Relay: Region B 53.37 Markesha Jackson, Shynice Poole, Shannon Spence, Kededra Middleton Boys, Ages 11-12 800 Meter Run: Logan Gold; Vienna, W.Va. 2:23.61 Standing Long Jump: Chris McLawhorn; Greenville, N.C. 8-02.50 Softball Throw: Justin Salazar; Alamosa, Colo. 191-00.00 100 Meter Dash: Dailey Hall; Greely, Colo. 13.41 200 Meter Dash: Lance Raye; Meriden, Conn 25.74 400 Meter Dash: Carlyle Garrick; Stockton, Calif. 58.16 4x100 Meter Relay: Region 8 52.11 Leo Simmons, Anthony Brown, Alvin Hill, Shaquille Kearse Girls, Ages 13-14 1600 Meter Run: Chloe Conlon: Brampton, Ontario, Canada 5:10.93 800 Meter Run: Laura Afield; Stony Plain, Canada 2:17.39 100 Meter Dash: Takeia Pinkney; Atlanta, Ga. 12.53 Standing Long Jump: Kara Pegram; Ridgeway, Va. 7-11.25 Softball Throw: Korina Chapman; Sitka, Alaska 186-00.00 200 Meter Dash: Breanna Hubbard; Jonesboro, Ga. 26.40 4x100 Meter Relay: Region 4 51.94 Franchell Hill, Rashida Ross, Dominique Hill, Jade Ashby Boys, Ages 13-14 1600 Meter Run: Ian Donald: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 4:43.59 800 Meter Run: Antonio Palmer; Montgomery Village, Md. 2:05.76 100 Meter Dash: Alexander Livingston; New Iberia, La. 12.13 Standing Long Jump: Kaiuway Britain; New Britain, Conn. 9-07.75 Softball Throw: Charlie Millea; Havelock, N.C. 249-08.00 200 Meter Dash: Justin Chambers; Acworth, Ga. 22.97 4x100 Meter Relay: Region 8 47.49 Xavier Hopkins, Daquan Hargrett, Korvic Neat, Ahmad Wallace For more results, go to www.nrpa.org/p&r. |
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