GTC Rabbits Youth Running-Spring Session

🐰 GTC Rabbits Youth Running Program

Spring 2027 Track Season

Run. Learn. Grow. Have Fun!

The GTC Rabbits is the official youth running program of the Greenville Track Club, designed to introduce young athletes to the joy of running while building confidence, developing healthy habits, and encouraging a lifelong love of the sport.

🏃 Meet Our Coaching Team

The Rabbits program is directed by Coach Ashley Lavelle, an experienced middle school, high school, and collegiate cross country and track coach. Ashley is a longtime Greenville Track Club member and currently serves on the club’s Board of Directors.

She is joined by our wonderful volunteer coaches, Alison Parris and John Hatfield, who share a passion for running, youth development, and making fitness fun!

All coaches and volunteers complete SafeSport certification and background checks to help provide a safe, positive environment for our athletes.

🌷 Spring 2027 Session Details

● Dates: March 8 – March 25, 2027

● Practice Days: Mondays and Thursdays

● Time: 5:30 PM

● Ages: 7–14 years old

● Locations: Various parks and running facilities throughout Greenville

● Cost: FREE for Greenville Track Club members or $50 for nonmembers

Specific practice locations will be communicated to parents each week via email.

🏅 What Can Your Rabbit Expect?

Our spring session will focus on track and field running, giving athletes the opportunity to develop their skills, improve their fitness, and participate in local track meets!

Whether your child is new to running or has participated in competitive races, our program offers a fun, encouraging environment where athletes of different experience levels can learn and grow.

Each registered athlete will receive:

● Expert coaching and structured group practices

● An official GTC Rabbits running singlet

● Opportunities to train for and compete in local track meets

● Fun workouts, running games, and team-building activities

● Educational sessions and guest speakers from our local running and fitness community

● Encouragement, friendship, and plenty of Rabbit team spirit!

📚 More Than Just Running!

At GTC Rabbits, we believe that developing knowledgeable, confident runners is just as important as improving speed and endurance.

Throughout the season, athletes will explore topics such as:

● Track fundamentals: Running form, pacing, race distances, and track etiquette

● Nutrition and hydration: Fueling our bodies for exercise and recovery

● Running shoes: Choosing appropriate footwear for training and racing

● Sleep and recovery: Understanding how rest helps our bodies grow stronger

● Injury prevention: Proper warm-ups, stretching, strengthening, and healthy training habits

● Sportsmanship and teamwork: Encouraging teammates, setting goals, and celebrating personal achievements

Our goal is for every athlete to finish the season feeling stronger, more confident, and excited about running!

🎒 What to Bring

Athletes should arrive at each practice with:

● Comfortable athletic clothing and appropriate running shoes

● A water bottle for hydration

● A positive attitude and enthusiasm for running!

Parent participation: We strongly encourage parents or guardians to remain present during practices in case their child needs assistance.

💚 Registration & Membership

The GTC Rabbits program is FREE for current Greenville Track Club members!

For families who are not currently members, registration is $50 per athlete.

Families can also purchase a GTC Family Membership for just $35 per year, which provides the $50 program discount and access to additional Greenville Track Club membership benefits.

We encourage families to obtain their membership before registering to take advantage of this savings!

Join the Greenville Track Club:

https://runsignup.com/Club/Join/815

Learn more about membership:

https://www.greenvilletrackclub.com/membership.html

📧 Questions?

Coach Ashley will email registered families each week with practice locations, reminders, and important program updates.

For additional questions, please contact:

Ashley Lavelle
GTC Rabbits Program Director
youthrunning@greenvilletrackclub.com

We can’t wait to welcome our Rabbits back to the track this spring! 🐰💚