Teams
Cross Country (XC) is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race in grassy fields. Athletes practice by running a variety of distances and paces to build up their endurance.
Track & Field is an inclusive sport in which individuals can participate in various events- sprints, middle-distance running, long-distance running, hurdles, throws, and/or jumps. Practices consist of running a variety of distances and athletes are encouraged to try jumping and throwing.
Westwood Track & Field Association is part of the New Jersey Striders Track & Field Club.
The number one goal of our program is to make the sports of Cross Country and Track & Field enjoyable for the athletes and their parents. We will encourage the athletes to learn to appreciate their individual effort, and their measure of success.
Our secondary goal is to teach them the fundamentals of the sports, to develop specific skills, and give them a chance to learn to compete in all events or specialize in one or more.
We also strive to encourage each athlete to adopt a fitness regimen, and to enjoy a sport they can participate in throughout their lives.
Coaches will teach the athletes the basics in whichever event(s) they eventually decide to participate in. Each coach participating in our program has been selected according to their skill and prior experience in the events. We will also have several assistant coaches on hand to assist our coaching staff. This will help provide each athlete with as much individual attention as possible.
Benefits include cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strengthening and development, conditioning the athlete for other competitive sports and learning discipline, good sportsmanship, and personal achievement.