LOUISIANA'S
General Info
The Lafayette Recreation and Parks Department is proud to be the permanent sponsor for this Program in Louisiana. Along with the help and cooperation of the Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association, with all of its members, we are pleased to offer the Premiere Youth Athletic Program in the world to the young men and women in Louisiana. Local competitions are held throughout the State by various Recreation and Parks Departments, through Elementary Physical Education classes and several Civic organizations.
This Program introduces children between the ages of 7 and 14 to physical fitness through basic track and field events, encouraging them to be the best they possibly can be. Louisiana implemented this Program in 1978 when it became a National Program. It has grown to the point of having more than 500,000 children participating each year from more than 3000 communities throughout the United States and Canada.
For more information about this Program please visit the Hershey's Youth Program website at www.hersheystrackandfield.com or contact the Louisiana State Chairman, Frank Wittenberg.
Key Benefits
 | Fun, Fun, Fun |
| Physical Fitness |
| Promotes Social Interaction with peers |
| No Costs to the Participant |
Hershey's Fast Track to Sports
In 2007 the Hershey Company created a fantastic, new training packet of lesson plans to be used in conjunction with this Program. This kit helps to better train young athletes in basic skills needed for any type of sport by using the Track & Field Games Program as a basis for the skill development they will need. The kit uses lessons from several Olympic Athletes as well as Educators and Coaches to demonstrate these techniques. Please choose the following link to see a preview of the DVD from this kit: Hershey's FastTrack to Sports Intro For more information please go to the website at www.hersheystrackandfield.com
Program Rules & Guidelines
This Program utilizes the National Federation of High Schools Track and Field rules along with several amendments. The complete North American Program rules can be found at the following web address: www.hersheystrackandfield.com
Louisiana's Amended Rules
| 7 and 8 year olds, as determined by their age as of December 31, 2010, may compete in the Program up to the State Meet. |
| First and second place finishers for each event in each group will qualify for the State Meet from each Local, provided each participant does not violate the maximum of 3 events plus a Relay rule as stated in the North American Rulebook for the 9/10 and 11/12 age groups. |
Find A Local Meet
The link below is a complete listing of the registered Locals for the current year for Louisiana as of the date listed.
| 2010 Local Meet Listing (Link to PDF File will be added as Locals are added) |
Louisiana's CORE Committee
The following people are the volunteers who maintain, promote, organize and run this program for the Youth of Louisiana.
Frank Wittenberg, State Chair
Barry Scheuermann, Asst. State Chair
Gerald Boudreaux, Hospitality Coordinator
Greg Gautreaux, Admissions & Souvenirs
Terry Godfrey, Bullpen Coordinator
James Simmons, Program Referee
Simon Chiasson, University of Louisiana Track Officials Liaison
Stewart Blue, FinishLynx Coordinator
Jay Pierret, Hy-Tek Coordinator
Daniel DeRouselle, Softball Throw Coordinator
Anthony DeRouselle, Standing Long Jump Coordinator
Tim LeMaire, Clerk Of Course
Kim Wittenberg, First Aid Coordinator
Special Recognitions
The following people are key individuals in the creation, development, support and history of the Louisiana Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program.
Hall of Fame
| Rogge Alexander |
| Gerald R. Boudreaux |
| Gregory J. Gautreaux |
| LeeDell Woods, Jr. |
| Simon Chiasson |
| James Simmons |
Award Winners
2009 Volunteer of the Year -
Program Contacts
Louisiana
|
Frank Wittenberg, State Chair |
Lafayette Recreation and Parks Department
P. O. Box 52113
Lafayette, LA 70505
Phone: (337)291-8375
Email: fwittenberg@lafayettegov.net
| Barry Scheuermann, Asst. State Chair |
Lafayette Recreation and Parks Department
P. O. Box 52113
Lafayette, LA 70505
Phone: (337)291-8368
Email: bscheuermann@lafayettegov.net
North American
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Hershey's North American Track & Field Youth Program |
