SOAR camp attracts young athletes

The annual SOAR track camp provided four days of running, jumping and throwing for about 25 kids ages 8-14 last week.

The camp, directed by head high school track coach Ross Kennedy and assistant Jim Anderson, along with some high school team members, is designed to introduce young athletes to the various events of track and field in a low-key yet instructional manner.

The youngsters were introduced to sprinting, hurdling, running, pole vault, long jump, and high jump during the course of the week, according to Anderson.

“We try to mix it up during the week,” he said.

High school helpers included Daniel Holloman, Anthony Parker, Travis Myrick, and Cammy Jacobson.

Sixth grader Wallis Robinson, visiting her grandparents for the summer from Austin, Texas enjoyed the week thoroughly.

“I’d like to live here,” she said.

The highlight of the week may have been the race through the sprinklers on Wednesday when the temperatures climbed into the 80s.

“They had a ball doing that,” said Anderson.