Formed in 2009, DASH Athletics Foundation aka DASH is incorporated in Jamaica and New York State respectively and consists of two sister non-profit organizations: DASH Athletic Foundation & DASH Athletics Group Inc. Originally the brainchild of three former Excelsior High Track & Field teammates, the organization was formed with the vision of utilizing Track & Field as a platform to develop student-athletes at the high school level into noteworthy citizens, given the socio-economic background of most of these athletes in contemporary Jamaica. The group manages and directs the Excelsior High School Track and Field program and works with its counterparts in the USA (DASH Athletics Group Inc) to raise resources to assist in the maintenance of the program at Excelsior, while providing support in the development of policies & programs at the school.
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DASH Christmas camp for XLCR athletes - attended a Personal Development Session on Etiquette & Social Graces. Click for more.....
Let me take this opportunity to thank all who have supported us over the past year. With you kind assistance we have been able commence the athletic rebuilding process at Excelsior High School and more importantly, to positively impact the lives of several student-athletes with our three-tiered programme.
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| Students PD Seminar |
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| XLCR Track & Field Team |
Many thanks to all who supported us in putting the camp together. Click for more..........
Wolmer's dominate Wesley Powell Invitational at XLCR High School
SOME of the top names of 'Champs' 2011 were back in action on the track at the Wesley Powell Invitational track and field meeting at Excelsior High School's Mountain View Avenue base on Saturday as the Wolmer's Schools topped the overall boys and girls team rankings.
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| Presentation with P. McCollum |
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Wolmer-s-dominate-Wesley-Powell-Invitational_10367805##ixzz1gPjOf3CG
Fellow Excelsorians & Friends,
On Thursday December 8, 2011, DASH Athletics hosted a successful Hurdles Clinic with US 4 time Olympic and Hall of Fame Coach Brooks Johnson. Held in the newly refurbished Excelsior High School Gymnasium, the clinic was attended by coaches and student-athletes from various high schools & a couple of clubs. All in attendance spoke highly of Coach Johnson's presentation and liked the idea of the clinic. Plans are already afoot for next year's version. DASH's Director, Desmond "Shaks" Shakespeare and coach Brooks Johnson appeared together on TVJ's Smile Jamaica to discuss the clinic and to help promote this weekend's Wesley Powell Memorial Meet, Saturday December 10, at the Courtney Walsh Oval on the campus of Excelsior . Please click the link to view the appearance on TVJ.
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| Coach Brooks Johnson |
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9th Renewal of the Wesley Powell Invitational Track & Field Meet............Click for more news
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| Hon. A. Wesley Powell |
XLCR High Track and Field Christmas Camp ......... Click for more news
Dash Athletics in collaboration with The Excelsior High School's administration will be hosting our annual Christmas Camp for both the Boys & Girls Track & Field Teams between December 16 & 23, 2011. We currently have 120 student-athletes in training. Of this amount we intend to host 60 student-athletes at this residential camp. It will cost approximately J$3,000 to feed each student-athlete during the camp. Total cost J$180,000 (USD2,125). Consequently we are seeking contributions towards the hosting of this event. No contribution is too small. Click for more..........
DASH Throws Lifeline to XLCR's Track Program ..................... Click for more news
Excelsior’s long sputtering track & field program is poised to get another welcome shot in the arm thanks to the efforts of DASH, a support group comprising some of the school’s former track and field stalwarts.
Inspired by a desire to give back to their alma mater and dismayed by the state of the track and field program-which has been in decline over the last several years- DASH has partnered with the school, and has marshaled the support of various alumni, to embark on a bold plan to revive the waning track team. Click for more..........
XLCR Track Teams Takes Occupancy of New Facility ...............Click for more news
Recently many of our student-athletes have been in training very hard and they took occupancy of their brand new Changing & Strength Training Rooms. It was such a joy to see the smile on the student-athletes faces as they moved around from room to room, inspecting the facilities. During the training session the rains came. However, this did not interrupt the workout as with the new facility they were able to comfortably complete their training in the strength training. Click for more........
DASH Throws Lifeline to XLCR's Track Program ..................... Click for more news
Excelsior’s long sputtering track & field program is poised to get another welcome shot in the arm thanks to the efforts of DASH, a support group comprising some of the school’s former track and field stalwarts.
Inspired by a desire to give back to their alma mater and dismayed by the state of the track and field program-which has been in decline over the last several years- DASH has partnered with the school, and has marshaled the support of various alumni, to embark on a bold plan to revive the waning track team. Click for more..........
XLCR Track Teams Takes Occupancy of New Facility ...............Click for more news
Recently many of our student-athletes have been in training very hard and they took occupancy of their brand new Changing & Strength Training Rooms. It was such a joy to see the smile on the student-athletes faces as they moved around from room to room, inspecting the facilities. During the training session the rains came. However, this did not interrupt the workout as with the new facility they were able to comfortably complete their training in the strength training. Click for more........
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