Dale City Track Club Receives National Recognition

DALE CITY, VA — The Dale City “Lightning” Track Club received national recognition this week when it received the Amateur Athletic Union’s 2019 National Track and Field Club of the Year award. The award is based on the team’s success in working with “today’s youth and tomorrow’s stars,” according to a release.

The award was presented during the AAU 2019 National Junior Olympic Games held in Greensboro, N.C. The 2019 games had more than 13,000 participants, making it the largest youth track and field event in the world.

“For our program to be named AAU National Club of the Year, it is truly an honor and validation for the coaches, parents and, most of all, our athletes,” Head Coach Monte Evans said in a release. “Our athletes have had individual success; however, this award honors the dedication and countless hours of behind-the-scenes work by our staff, our team’s community involvement and the leadership opportunities provided to our youth.”

Dale City Track Club introduces kids of all abilities to track and field and hosts several events throughout the year. The club has 300 youth athletes that participate in training programs each year. The organization is headquartered at Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center in Woodbridge.