GO! St. Louis ® Youth and Family Summer Track Meet Series Starts June 10

Program introduces students to track & field events; encourages parents to get involved in family fitness - ST.LOUIS - (June 1, 2009) - In an on-going effort to create programs and events that inspire the St. Louis region to get fit, GO! St. Louis invites area children and their family members to attend the second annual GO! St. Louis Youth & Family Track Meet Series.

The track series is a non-competitive six-week program for students who have completed K-8 grades and their family members. The summer program introduces participants each week to a different track & field event, such as: sprint, middle distance, field and relay events. The program starts on Wednesday, June 10 at Parkway North High School (12860 Fee Fee Road). The program cost is $15 for the complete six-week series, but participants may register at any point during the series. All registrants will receive a special event shirt and refreshments.

Parents and family members are encouraged to sign-up and participate in the events or family members may choose to walk the track as their children participate.

The track series is scheduled for June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15. Registration begins at 5:30pm and the event starts at 6:00pm. Participants may register online at www.GOstlouis.org or sign-up on individual event evenings at Parkway North High School.

GO! St. Louis, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, encourages individuals and families in the region to adopt a healthy lifestyle by getting fit, staying active, and eating a nutritional diet year round. The organization accomplishes this through school based programming, outreach to senior/retirement centers, community collaborations and the creation of new and unique fitness opportunities. Call (314) 727-0800 or visit www.GOstlouis.org for more information.