Track & Field - YDL

The Bayside Academy Track & Field YDL Program is for 1st–6th graders and practices at the Bayside track. This program helps introduce young runners to track and field.

BAYSIDE ACADEMY YDL TRACK & FIELD
Our youth development track & field program began in the spring of 2016. Our program is for 1st–6th graders, competing in the months of April and May. Practices begin mid-March.

In the spring of 2022, Bayside Academy, along with Bayshore Christian, created a league for Baldwin County. All competitions are hosted by Bayside Academy at Freedom Track & Field.

Spring 2025
We had a total of three competitions at Bayside Academy Freedom Track & Field. First and 2nd graders compete in running events: 60 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, and 1600 meter run. Third and 4th graders compete in these same events but add 60 meter hurdles, long jump, turbo javelin, and shot put. Fifth and 6th graders compete in all of these events but add high jump. In our final competition of the season, medals are awarded to the top three in each division with no team awards.

PROGRAM COACHES
For the spring of 2025, varsity track & field coaches conducted all practices along with other volunteers: head coach Joe Swagart and assistant coaches Amy Zanaty, Josiah Harry, and Mary Catherine Crocker. Jane Ann Norris, Nancy Swagart, and Rickey Clemons assisted the program. We are thankful for our parent volunteers who assist at practices.