Coupeville High School track stars enjoy cool treats after putting on a clinic for the children who will follow in their footsteps. (Elizabeth Bitting photos)
It was today’s stars welcoming tomorrow’s supernovas to the oval.
Coupeville High School track and field athletes ran a clinic Wednesday to introduce middle school and elementary school students to their sport.
The event, called the DINO Track Clinic — short for Dabbling in New Opportunities — gives younger children a chance to “identify areas of interest or talent that these students might want to pursue.”
With clear blue skies above and warm, but not brutal, temps in the air, that made for a pleasant day all around.
“Track and field has so many opportunities,” said CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting. “Introducing them (younger students) to what you can do was exciting for them.”
The Wolf track guru went on to praise her high school athletes, who were led by seniors Ryanne Knoblich and Aidan Wilson.
“What exceptional leadership skills you and your teammates demonstrated today,” Bitting said.
“What you demonstrated kept the students engaged, excited and wanting to repeat the drills over and over.”
Students had the chance to try events such as hurdles, relays, and the turbo javelin, and walked (or ran) away with stickers and ice cream afterwards.
Action was hoppin’ on the track oval.
“There were no tears, nobody complaining that it was too hot,” Bitting told her high school leaders.
“They all had fun and that was a testament to all of you. You kept them engaged and entertained. The other adults present were very impressed with all of you.
“They enjoyed listening to you explain each event, demonstrating them and then letting the students have a go at them,” she added.
“I am so proud of you. I cannot thank each of you enough!”
Let ‘er fly!
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