named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cross Country
Fall season program focused on building fitness through runs in Prospect Park, with goals to win age divisions at USATF New York Association Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships and qualify athletes for national championships.
Indoor Track & Field
Winter program from December through March where athletes compete at premier indoor facilities including the Armory Track and Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, culminating in national championships.
Outdoor Track & Field
Spring program beginning in April, with athletes peaking for competitions in June and July at state and national levels including USATF, AAU, Nike, and New Balance Nationals.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Track & Field Competition Support 3 activities
- Indoor track and field training and competitionOrganizes indoor track and field programming from December through March at facilities including the Armory Track and Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in New York, preparing athletes for national-level competitions.
- Outdoor track and field programOperates an annual outdoor track and field program starting in April, preparing athletes for regional, national, and junior Olympic-level championships.
- Youth cross country championship qualification and competitionQualifies fifty or more youth athletes annually for the USATF National Junior Olympics Cross Country Championships and participates as an organization in the AAU National Cross Country Championship each year.
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
- Youth track and field and cross country programmingProvides free youth running programs in track and field and cross country for nearly 150 athletes of all ages and skill levels, with regular practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and frequent weekend competitions throughout the year.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$144K
Contributions & grants$53K37%
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expenses
Total expenses$94K
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balance sheet
Total assets$92K
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Net assets$92K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.3%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- AAU Network — Member organization affiliated with AAU
- AAU Network — Participates in the AAU National Cross Country Championship.
- AAU Partner — Hosts junior Olympic-level track and field events in which PPYRC athletes compete.
- AAU Partner — Participates in AAU Nationals as part of the indoor track and field season.
- New Balance Partner — Hosts national track and field events in which PPYRC athletes compete.
- New Balance Partner — Participates in New Balance Nationals as part of the indoor track and field season.
- Nike Partner — Hosts national track and field events in which PPYRC athletes compete.
- Nike Partner — Participates in Nike Nationals as part of the indoor track and field season.
- USATF Government — Member organization affiliated with USATF
- USATF Partner — Participates in USATF Nationals as part of the indoor track and field season.
- USATF Junior Olympics Partner — Hosts national championship events in which PPYRC athletes compete.
- USATF New York Association Network — Member organization participating in Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships.
- USATF New York Association Partner — Hosts championship events in which PPYRC athletes compete.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Environment-Integrated Trainingmethodology: trail-based trainingBy using trail and hill running in Prospect Park’s natural terrain, we build fitness and endurance, because outdoor, environment-specific training enhances physical adaptation and engagement compared to flat-surface running.
- Holistic Athlete Developmentmethodology: holistic-athlete-developmentBy integrating injury prevention, rest, recovery, and mental preparation into training, we support sustainable athletic success, because addressing physical and psychological well-being enables long-term engagement and performance.
- Periodized Performance Planningmethodology: periodized training cycleBy structuring the annual training cycle to peak during championship events in June and July, we optimize athlete performance, because phased development of endurance, speed, and recovery aligns physiological readiness with key competition dates.
- Volunteer-Driven Access Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven programmingBy leveraging volunteer coaches who are both passionate and qualified, we deliver high-quality youth running programs at low cost, because community-powered staffing reduces financial barriers while maintaining program integrity.
- Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: youth-development-through-sportsBy engaging youth in structured running and athletic training, we foster personal development and character growth, because participation in consistent physical activity builds discipline, resilience, and self-awareness beyond competitive outcomes.