Rockford Fire RockFord IL. Athletes front to back, Phairra Jones, 6, Adejah Charles 9, Kaylee Swan 11, Bella Swan 12, Claire Mesa 13, Patriq Jones 11, Patrice Jones 13, and Jet Miller 14
The Rockford Fire Track Team is set to do their best as they prepare for the August 2nd-August 8th to Competiton in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2009 AAU National Junior Olympic Games.
Track Mom Midwest Monique Jones shared that this year the Jones family has taken on the challenge of introducing youth track and field to the Rockford Area Park District.
The program is called the Rockford FIRE and it is a new concept for the district. This your 50% of the qualifiers (nine total) are new to the sport of youth track and field, it is so rewarding for us to see the enthusiam of the children and especially of my youngest to be among those that a have “MADE IT”, that was the words echoed throughout the meet after each event, “I MADE IT!” Well, yes, they made it and we are happy to accompany 5 families to the AAU National JO Games this year.
What I really like about this team is that it is a combination Recreational and Club team which allows all children a chance to participate and learn the sport and set goals ,attainable goals at every level for themseleves.
The youngest and most enthusiastic team member Phairra Jones is ready to jump her way to a possible medal. Phairra loves long jumping, In fact she jumped 8′-06″ in the primary girls long jump. and is excited to follow in the foot steps of her big sister Patrice. F.I.R.E coach Duwayne Jones, whose other daughter , Patrice placed fifth at the National AAU Junior Olympic Games in the Midget Girls 400-meters last year. said recently, “Some of these kids don’t have the experience on the national level, but they will be able to use the experience to get better and have fun.”
Read more about The Rockford Fire Track Team Here Watch the interview with Pharra Here
I just love it! It says everything we need to remember about youth track and field. It should be fun for the kids, but it should give them something to aspire to as well. Thanks for recognizing our kids here in the Midwest.
Monique Jones
I’m so proud of my son, Christopher Bernard. He’s 13 and qualified for both AAU and USATF Nationals. He’s worked so hard this year as well as all others. I’m so proud of the kids this year. These meets were pretty hard. It’s wonderful to see the potential of the kids and know what they can achieve in their future.
These kids are on FIRE!!! Way to go! Keep on having fun and working hard. Hard work always pays off. Keep leading the way for other kids to get involved doing what their good at.
I dont believe that there is anything that can make me prouder of my Jones family than I am today.What a perfect example of teamwork and endurance.
my hat is off to the head of the family coach D and to track mom as well.To find
it not robbery to extend their abilities and share their giftedness,spirit and love beyond their own family but to spread it to many other families as well.What a display of godlyness.Love is definatly the motivating factor here.If I may quote the words of our great president YES WE CAN!!!.Children you can doit.
PAPA is rooting for you!!!
AWWWW! Thanks so much Papa we are going to do our best from your Big Girl Patrice. I’m going to burn it up from Little D, and I’m going to Jump as far as I can, from the Baby Phair Bear. We Love you all and thank you for your support!!!
Love,
The Jones Kids
This is such an exciting time for everyone. I am so proud of all the kids. Track & field takes such hard work and dedication for the athletes and coaches as well as their families, I know because I am a Track Mom too. Big up’s to Coach and Mrs. Jones. Patrice, Patriq and Ms. Phairra, go out there and fly like eagles. To the rest of the FIRE team show Rockford proud.
-Auntie Crystal, Dominique & Dontrae
I wish I could be there to see these wonderful and gifted children in action. All of their hard work and dedication has paid off and if they keep it up, it will, again and again. As always I’m extremely proud of my beautiful nieces and nephew (Phairra, Patrice and Patriq). I wish them and all of the FIRE Team the best in their events at the Jr. Olympics next week. I also want to say good job Coach D and Track Mom Jones and anyone else who has helped to make the dreams of these children possible.
God Bless you all!
Shawntel (BKA..Tee Tee)
I am very proud of the Rockford Fire Team Everyone keep up the good work and all your hard work will pay off.. Good Luck on your race Dejah we Love You.. Good Luck and God Bless