Durham Striders Youth Association
The Durham Striders Youth Association integrates multiple aspects of wellness, academic reinforcement, citizenship training and family fitness to improve the overall health and productivity of the youth in our community.
2024-2025 Indoor Track Season
The Indoor-Conditioning Season will begin on Monday, December 9, 2024. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 9:00am. Please click the Registration link below for additional information:
Indoor Season Registration
Handbook
The Outdoor Season will begin March 10.
Registration Link will be available January 2025
2024 Cross Country Season 
We are headed to Nationals December 7!
Latest News
Since 2024, the BOOST Science Program has provided more than 2000 hours of Science Saturdays, Team Leadership Trainings, STEM TREKS, STEM Nights, and BOOST N’ SCHOOLS for Durham Public Schools Scholars to engage in fun, hands-on science activities and spend time with BOOST STEM Partners, Coaches, and peers learning and informing their scientific inquiry and projects. We are eager to support innovative student projects that BOOST Scholars will showcase at the BOOST Symposium on May 3rd, 2025.
The work of BOOST STEM engagement and mentorship enters a new decade. On Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm, we invite all our BOOST partners, families, and community to celebrate 20 years of Dr. Brenda Armstrong’s BOOST Science Program, a gift to youth, families, and their futures. You will hear from BOOST admins, alumni, and community leaders who knew Dr. Brenda Armstrong and appreciated the impactful work she led with others to benefit Durham’s children.
We appreciate your support and invite you to RSVP and sign up to volunteer at Dr. Brenda Armstrong’s 20-year celebration of Dr. Brenda Armstrong’s BOOST Science Program. If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call or text us at (919) 627-8433. Thank you for being a part of our community!
Congratulations to Kim Graham for being listed on Clemson’s Wall of Fame
https://clemsontigers.com/kim-graham-2024-program-story/
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Congratulations to our Strider athletes for their outstanding performances at the AAU Junior Olympics! 🏅 We’re incredibly proud of all our competitors who achieved personal bests and made us proud.
Here’s a shoutout to our medalists:
D’Anna Cotton: 1st in Triple Jump, 3rd in Long Jump, and 3rd in 100m Hurdles
James Coleman: 6th in 400m Hurdles
Jaleel Griffin: 6th in 110m Hurdles
Leila Henderson: 3rd in Discus
Justin Lawrence: 6th in Decathlon
Arielle Moore-Wiggins: 4th in Long Jump
Kaili Payne: 6th in 100m Hurdles
Your hard work, dedication, and talent have truly shined. Keep up the amazing work and continue to reach for nothing short of giving your best! 🏆
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Shout out to the Striders that made it to the Olympic Trials. Your dedication and talent have brought you to this prestigious stage, and it’s a testament to your hard work and commitment. We are so proud to have such exceptional athletes representing us. Keep pushing boundaries and aiming high—you’re truly top notch!
Jada Green- Javelin
Khaleb McRae- 400m
Jessica Wright- 400m hurdles and 400m
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Coach Donald Davis Coach Of The Year
