[Archived] City of Alexandria to Host Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Games on Saturday, May 17

For Immediate Release: April 24, 2014 

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will host the annual Hershey’s Track & Field Games on Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St. City of Alexandria residents ages 7 to 14 are eligible to participate in this free event.

Hershey’s Track & Field Games are designed to encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasize participation and sportsmanship. To participate, a parent/guardian must register online at www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or turn in a completed registration form to any recreation center or the Sports Office, located at 1108 Jefferson Street. The registration deadline is May 1.

Track and field events include the 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter dash, 1600 meter run, 4x100 meter relays, standing long jump and softball throw. Each participant may compete in one track event and two field events or two track events and one field event.

For additional information or to volunteer at the event, contact Tamika Coleman, Recreation Manager, at 703.746.5402 or tamika.coleman@alexandriava.gov.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Tamika Coleman, Recreation Manager, at 703.746.5402 (VA Relay 711) or e-mail tamika.coleman@alexandriava.gov.