"We

are rebuilding this team and last year was the

start," said Danielle Mathis. "The 10 and Under

boys 4x100 relay team placed fourth at the state meet in

Augusta, while many of our athletes were successful on an

individual level."

Registration

for the spring track program with the Fayette Flames will

be Monday-Friday, Jan. 17-28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There

will also be registration Saturdays, Jan. 22 and 29 from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration will be at the Fayette

County Recreation Center on Redwine Road in Fayetteville.

The fee, which includes uniform and meet fees, will be

$55 for the first child, with a $10 discount available

for each additional sibling registering.

Practices

will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at the track at the

McCurry Park football complex in Fayetteville, beginning

Feb. 1. Meets will be Saturdays, beginning March 4, and

the season will end with the GRPA meet in either late

April or early May.

"In

addition to raising the level of consciousness about

track here in the Fayette County area, the Fayette County

Track Association plans to provide an organized and

competitive program for the citizens of Fayette

County," said Mathis. "It is important that

they are offered opportunities to learn about and

participate in competitive and recreational track and

field events, while also learning about sportsmanship and

the need for the application of a spirit of excellence in

all areas of life."

Coaching

and sponsorship opportunities are available for those who

want to help build a competitive track program in the

Fayetteville area. For information, phone Danielle Mathis

at 770-719-4664.