Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club
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Focus: Distance Running
Open to: 3rd to 8th grade athletes & high‑school homeschool athletes
Season Dates:
March 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
April 2, 14, 16, 23 (Mini Meet), 28, 30
May 5, 7
Cost: $100 + $20 AAU Membership
2. Intro to Sprints & Jumps
Focus: Short sprints, high jump, & long jump
Open to: 7th–8th graders & high‑school homeschool athletes
Season Dates:
March 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
April 2, 14, 16, 23 (Mini Meet), 28, 30
May 5, 7
Cost: $100 + $20 AAU Membership
3. Intro to Throws
Focus: Discus, shot put, technique development, footwork, strength training
Open to: 6th–8th graders & high‑school homeschool athletes
Season Dates:
March 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
April 2, 14, 16, 23 (Mini Meet), 28, 30
May 5, 7
Cost: $100 + $20 AAU Membership
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4. Intro to Pole Vault
Focus: Pole carry, plant mechanics, approach development, takeoff safety‑first vault instruction
Open to:
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Middle school athletes (Grades 5–8) Intro to Pole Vault
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High‑school homeschool athletes
Season Dates:
March 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
April 2, 14, 16, 23 (Mini Meet), 28, 30
May 5, 7
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How to Sign Up
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Join AAU ($20) – Club #: U3UFSSV28
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Register at GWDRC Website
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Sign up: (See Link Above)
Questions? Contact Coach Mark Tompkins
Email: MarkTompkins1@gmail.com | Phone: 757-784-2281
Join us for an exciting season.
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Pole Vault Info: Grades 5-8 and (high school homeschool athletes)
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Questions Email: MarkTompkins1@gmail.com
GWDRC Club Coach
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GWDRC Fall Cross Country - 2024
GWDRC returns as the Girls' Middle School Club State Champions and Boys' Middle School State Runner-ups! Jonathan Grimm set a 4K state record (12:45) and recently broke his 5K road race record with a 15:19 at the Dog Street Run. Amelia Valenti was the state runner-up, while Isabella Strumke claimed the Girls' Elementary School State Championship and continues breaking 10-and-under records!
Read the full story at The Spikesburg Story!
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Practice Locations
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Green Spring Trail / Jamestown HS Track
For questions, contact Coach Mark Tompkins:
📧 MarkTompkins1@gmail.com | 📞 757-784-2281
GWDRC is a non profit 501c3 organization.
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Vision statement: To inspire a new generation of distance runners.
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Mission:
Creating a lifetime passion in Greater Williamsburg area youth for distance running through instruction, training, and racing.
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Things we do:
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a. Provide instruction and education in youth distance running.
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b. Host youth cross country and track and field events to promote the health of young athletes.
c. Host special events in the promotion of youth cross country and track and field.
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Since 2014, the Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club (GWDRC) has provided a team opportunity for 3rd to 8th grade boys and girls who have an interest in distance running (3+ miles). Our youth club runners live in James City County, Upper York County and Williamsburg, VA, though the club is open to anyone in the region.
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