High School Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is to recognize and reward the outstanding efforts of graduating high school seniors.
DreamBuildHER
TrackGirlz launches Track & Field Girls Development Curriculum to be implemented by third-parties to facilitate private programs, camps and events.
How we change lives
Empowering girls physically, mentally, and socially through track & field programs.
Our founder, Mechelle Lewis Freeman, was recently honored at this years espnW’s Women + Sports Summit as a Toyota Everyday Hero! Mechelle’s quest for her deferred Olympic dream serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and setbacks that athletes often encounter in their journey. We hope her story resonates with many aspiring athletes and individuals striving to achieve their own ambitions.
I wanted to create this track club (North Idaho Blaze Track and Field Club) because I wanted to do something for my community. It means so much to have this grant because many athletes in need can’t afford the fee for our club.
We can use this grant in so many ways, a portion of the grant can be used to help defray the cost of the district and regional meets, helping the girls take the next step to the nationals… one airline ticket can change the life of one girl. We know that this extra boost will help us to achieve our goals of winning medals on the national stage.
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Did You Know?
TRACK AND FIELD IS ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SPORTS FOR GIRLS, FEATURING VARIOUS ETHNICITIES, BODY TYPES, AND ATHLETES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
Source: U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
BY THE AGE OF 14, GIRLS DROP OUT OF SPORTS TWICE AS OFTEN AS BOYS FOR FACTORS SUCH AS SOCIAL STIGMA, LACK OF ACCESS, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, COSTS, AND LACK OF POSITIVE ROLE MODELS.
Source: Women’s Sports Foundation
SPORT & MENTORSHIP
TRACK AND FIELD WAS FOUND TO MOST LIKELY LEAD TO HIGHER EDUCATION AT FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND POSITIVELY IMPACTS BEHAVIORS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND OVERALL HEALTH FOR TEEN GIRLS.
Source: Women’s Sports Foundation
HIGHER EDUCATION
Our Blog
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History of the Turkey Trot
Before the carving of the turkey, many will tackle the one and only Thanksgiving turkey trot. According to a report from RunSignup, 756,894 people participated in 730 turkey trots in […]
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Who Will be Crowned Queen of the XC Course?
The 85th annual NCAA Men’s Division I Cross Country Championship and the 43rd annual NCAA Women’s Division I Cross Country Championship are set to unfold at the Panorama Farms in […]
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History of NYC Marathon
This Sunday, runners will bond together to complete the New York City Marathon. In the last five decades, the New York City Marathon has transformed from a small-scale local race […]
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Mechelle Lewis Freeman featured on ESPN.com
2023 Toyota Everyday Heroes – Mechelle Lewis Freeman
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