2005 TRACK & FIELD SEASON AROUND THE CORNER

Its hard to believe, but the 2005 Track & Field Season is set to start. We are already 2 weeks into sign-ups. Annoucements have been placed in the local newspapers, flyers are going out to the schools and you should have recieved a letter in the mail from the Booster Club if you were a past participant. If you haven't and want more information feel free to visit us on the web for dates and times

Elmore Park is coming off an fantasitic record setting performance from last season. Numerous new SYS records were set by EPP in several age groups and we expect even bigger and better things from the same record setting individuals and teams this coming season.

Last years records are posted to our website; Elmore Parks as well as SYS's at www.elmoreparkpackers.com. Did you know that Elmore Park now holds 22% of all SYS Track &I Field Records and is set to raise the bar even higher this season. We also have some great stories posted to our breaking news link on our homepage concerning past and present participants so check them out.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS COMING SEASON

Track & Field at Elmore Park is not just about record setting performances. Its really about personal best. Whether you are fast or slow, big or small , its about putting forth your best effort. In recognition of the effort it takes, our programs motto this year is going to be "Run Hard or Run Home". What this means is siimple, just come out there and the best you can.

SYS Track & Field is not just about being the fastest or even the best but being the best you can be. With Novice and Advance categories of participation, everyone has a chance to compete at a level comenserate with their talent and ability. So whether you play the line in football or a thoroughbred in the 100m dash start making your plans to , recreate, participate and get into condition by participating in Elmore Park Track & Field this season.

ITS A 3 PEAT...NATIONAL CHAMPS....AGAIN ...

Its official, our Bantam Cheer Squad is now 3 time Mardi Gras National Champions. Signaling the end of the 2004 Cheer and Dance Season and the begining of the 2005 Season, our Bantam Squad came home divisional winners for the 3rd year in a row. Congratualtions to our squad, Robin Garner our new Cheer Commissioner and Dustin Blackman the squads coach for their winning efforts.

Sign-ups for the 2005 Cheer & Dance season are now underway. Dustin Blackman is coming back and will be coaching the Pee Wees and his sister Jennifer Medina will be coaching the Bantams. Dustin and Jennifer have many years of coaching experience between them and several National Championship jackets from their participation at the All-Star level. Robin Garner is our new Cheer Commisioner so if you have any quesitons about Elmore Park Cheer and Dance feel free to give her a call at 219-4333.

ST JUDE SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Do you know teenagers who would like to spend part of theirsummer helping the children at St. Jude? If so, tell them to apply for the 2005Summer Volunteen program. Each summer, 30 teenagers are selected to attend oneof two Volunteen sessions that give the youth a chance to take part in creativefun with patients and experience personal growth through learningopportunities. To be eligible, teens must be at least 16 and not older than 19years old by June 1, 2005. Information packets are available at the guestservices desk in the PatientCare Centerlobby and in the Volunteer Services office. Applicants will be judged on theirgrade point averages, volunteer experience, work experience and their specialskills. Acceptance to the Volunteen program is competitive; therefore eachapplicant is required to complete an essay. The application deadline is March3. Call Jerry Groh at ext. 3328 with questions. ResearchHospital

SYS SCHOLARSHIP TIME

Do you know a former SYS participant who is set to graduate in 2005. If so, they are eligible to apply for SYS Scholarship moneys. Last year 3 former Elmore Park participants, Kevin Sequin, Jamie Nabokowski and Josh Cooper won $3000 in scholarship moneys from SYS.

For more information concerning how to apply, visit or scholarship link on the Elmore Park homepage. We also have some helpful scholarship links on our links page as well.

EPP PARTNERS WILL ELLENDALE LITTLE LEAGUE

Elmore Park and Ellendale Little League baseball are partnering to bring baseball back to our home field behind Elmore Park Middleschool.

Due to a shortage of fields available to them, Ellendale Little League approched EPP about using the fields for this coming season.They have agreed to help keep the grass cut and install more lights.

EPP is looking forward to having Ellendale Little League supporting youth baseball at our homefield for many years to come.

DONERS ROLLING OUT SUPPORT FOR EPP IN 2005

Elmore Park would like to thank Richard Cooper and David Dorsey for their kind cash donations in support of our program. Their combined $600 in donations brings us almost a 3rd of the way to our goal of $3000 for the year. .

Elmore Park like any small organization has needs that go beyond what is funded from participant fees. We do our best to make sure every dollar is accounted for and spent wisely. If you would chose to support EPP there are several ways you can do so:

1. Cash donations or matching grants.

2. Donations of in-kind goods and services.

3. Volunteering your time.

For more information on how you can help support Elmore Park Youth Sports contact our Area Director Tony Miller at almiller@fedex.com or give him a call at 647-6942..