COACH DINKINS
Velocity Track Club competed
in their fi rst meet since
the start of the pandemic.
On Sunday, September 13th,
we traveled to New Jersey
to compete in the Shore AC
Youth XC Series. The meet
was organized, spectators
and athletes’ social distance,
worn face coverings and temperatures
were check. The
course was challenging, with
hills and grass / dirt trails.
The following events were
contested: 800 meters for the 7
& under age division, 2K (1.2
miles) for 8 years old. 3K (1.8
miles) for 9/10 and 11/12 age
divisions. 4K (2.5 miles) for
13/14 age division and 5K (3.1
miles) for 15 & up age division.
Medals were awarded to the
top 5 fi nishers in each race
and ribbons were awarded to
6th to 10th place fi nishers.
Velocity had 7 athletes
compete in this meet and all
performed well! The results
were not completed when
this article was type. However,
we know all three athletes
in our 8 & under age division
(Lyon Arhigbu, Bryce
Hickman and Romel Barrett)
received medals. Plus, Pierce
Parker fi nish 4th overall in
the 11/12 age division. We
are waiting to see the results
for Kenise Irish Bramble, Rakae
Thomas and Kenia Irish
Bramble who all should be
in the awards category. Congratulations
to all athletes!
On Sunday, August 30th,
VTC had a Social Distance
BBQ after practice at Orchard
Beach. The parents
and children had an opportunity
to gather in a social
atmosphere and enjoy food
and games. We will normally
have award banquet, due to
COVID 19, we didn’t have a
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complete season to determine
who shall win the awards.
But we awarded two individuals
lovely Acrylic awards.
The fi rst award went to Athlete
Julian Caldwell for his
Community Engagement and
Team Leadership (People
Pay Attention to Those Who
Participate) and the second
award went to Coach KenDell
Jackson, for his Extraordinary
Service and Dedication
to Velocity Track Club.
Velocity Track Club New
York is a 501C3 Non-for profi t.
100% of your donation will
go towards helping our children.
Support your youth, so
they can continue to do great
things!
For additional information,
please go to our web site
Velocitytrack.org or contact
me, Coach Winston Dinkins
at 914-441-6196 or email WATCLT@
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VTCNY competes in
fi rst meet since covid
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