Women of Hellyer - A Request

 

As some of you know, my work is relocating me (kicking and screaming) soon to Nashville.  Yeah, Tennessee.  Where the closest velodrome is Atlanta.  But someday there WILL be a velodrome in Middle TN if I have my way!

 

First of all, a huge thanks to Coach John (Cheetham), Coach Steve (Jones) and all the parents who have helped out at the Sunday Junior training sessions.  Off the top of my head--Tony Borba, Jay Parkhill, Michael Wesley, Neil Wright, Murray Swanson, Derek Hemingway, Brigg's dad, Miranda's dad, the Misserians, the new dads that I can't remember their names. I know there are more that I'm forgetting.

 

Anyway, I have a small request.  The guys mentioned above do a great job, but one thing that's missing are the women mentors. This spring we have an equal number of girls than boys and yesterday, the girls outnumbered the boys!  It's been super exciting to see the 12-13 year olds develop over the past couple of years and they are a very good group of ladies, ready to try and beat each other every time they get on the track, but laughing and talking once they come off the track. This spring we also have some new ladies who are very excited about the track (in fact, one went home and got her dad to look at track bikes online.) And maybe one day one or more of them will be the next Shelley, Beth or Ruth.

 

 

So think about coming out to help out at a Sunday junior session.  The next one is April 29th, but if you are racing at Michael's Novice races on April 1st or the April 15th Tax Day sprints, a few of them will likely be there.

 

If you have any questions about getting involved, give me a shout, or John Cheetham or Steve Jones.

 

Thanks!

clm