YMCA Track and Field Day, 2011

An anonymous donor made the inaugural 2nd and 3rd grade YMCA Track and Field Day possible.

A Creative Crew

Sarahi's launch is amazing!

Zy and KB take a break after the first round of events.

Elio's is hardly a toss.

Jake's flies!

Heriberto's soars!

As a dozen kids tumble over and over, Fiona runs to me and announces, "I started this."  Not surprised.  Here, Emma and Fiona initiate an event without adults, timers, routes, rules, or tangible rewards.  Joy is spontaneous.

Tamara is like a gazelle.

Determination

Emma entertains Mr. Sugiuchi.

Gabby prefers to run.  Whether it's from her desk to the door, or the cafeteria to the playground, she gets there quickly.

Jake's fans cheer him on...

"Can I pop this bag?"

Bilka never gives up.

Kenny becomes an enchilada.

A volunteer suggests looking "tough" for the camera. 

Fiona rounds the curve...

...hands the baton to Josie....

... and Josie's off!

Cristal gets the hand-off...

She's off!

Chris hands the baton to KB.

Jake and Elio make an awesome team.

Quinn loses the other shoe...

...and finishes with bare determination!