The final tryout for italian and italian american youth age 11 to 13 (born between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2002) to win a spot on the track & field team that is invited to participate in the V Olympiad of the Province of Macerata in Italy, will take place starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2, on the occasion of the Giornata Italiana dello Sport, organized by Coni USA in association with La Scuola d’Italia G. Marconi at their East 67th Street campus in Manhattan. 

Athletes will travel to Italy from New York City on June 25 and return on July 2nd (One day later than previously reported.) The competitions will be held in the city of Macerata, in the the Marche Region, in addition the athletes will visit important cultural and tourist site. International travel, food and lodging is at Coni’s expense.

New York, NY  May 30, – The V Edition of the Olympiad of the Province of Macerata is organized jointly by the Provincial Administration of Macerata and the Provincial Delegation of CONI and the Municipality of Macerata, in cooperation with the National Sports Federations ( NSF ), the Associated Sports Disciplines ( DSA) through their Territorial Representatives. Participation is for Italian athletes as well as for athletes of Italian origin from Argentina, Brazil , Canada, Switzerland, Venezuela and the United States, countries where Coni has a Representative.

To qualify athletes must be not less than 11 and not more than 13 years old within 2014, be of Italian origin by at least one out of four great grandparents who are or have been Italian citizens, be a student of a public or private school, have a recent medical certificate of authorization to engage in active sports, be in possession of a valid passport or commit to request one within a time to be agreed with Coni’s Representative in the USA.

At tryouts children must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian and bring their running shoes (cleated shoes are NOT permitted). All participants will be assessed in all disciplines of racing: 80 m/dash; 80 m/hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump, 1000m and 100 m/relay. The final selection is at the sole discretion of the coaches and Coni’s US Representative. Parents will be informed promptly if the athlete was selected as a team regular, or recalled for further assessment, or for a position as a reserve.

Tryouts will continue in Westchester, NY on Wednesday May 21st, 2014

From 1:00pm, on Monday June 2nd at La Scuola D’Italia G. Marconi @ 406 East 67th Street in New York City, NY:

 Monday June 2nd, 2014;  @ 1:00pm at 406 East 67th Street, New York, NY  (La Scuola D’Italia G. Marconi)

 (Click here for a Google Mapping) 

To register, click here

Professional coaches assist Coni’s Representative Mr. Licastro in the selection process. A veteran of the program is Ms. Julia Pickslay, from California ( [email protected] ), an expert in ” motivational sports training.” The other coaches are : coach Eddie Arnold ( Southampton HS ) Mike Strokbine ( Speed ​​Training Academy , LI) , assisted by Anthony Isabelli Mr’ Licastro’ trustee Mid – West ) and Claudio Delli Carpini (ass. coach specialista ostacoli.)

The selection of the team members who will go to the Youth Olympics of the Province of Macerata is based not only on athletic performance, but also on the result of an interview conducted by Mr. Licastro and the coaches who will assess some social and team based characteristics of the athletes.

The selection also takes place in other U.S. cities to decide who will be the lucky athletes who aspire to compete in the Italian Games and win a spot on the podium, in the most sincere spirit of the Olympic Movement, in experiencing great emotions both on the track steeped in history and culture of their roots.

For additional information call the Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro, Coni Representative in the US, at 1-631-566-0257, or e-mail him at [email protected].

A Coni USA track & field team will participate in the V Province of Macerata Olympics/Youth Games 2014. The Coni USA Delegation includes 12, 11 to 13 years old young Italian American athletes, 6 girls and 6 boys, two adult coaches-chaperones, and the Head of Delegation, the Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro. A national tryout continue in Westchester, NY on May 21st, 2014.

Athletes will travel to Italy from New York City on June 25 and return on July 2nd (One day later than previously reported.) The competitions will be held in the city of Macerata, in the the Marche Region, in addition the athletes will visit important cultural and tourist site. International travel, food and lodging is at Coni’s expense.

Westchester, NY; May 21st – The V Edition of the Olympiad of the Province of Macerata is organized jointly by the Provincial Administration of Macerata and the Provincial Delegation of CONI and the Municipality of Macerata, in cooperation with the National Sports Federations ( NSF ), the Associated Sports Disciplines ( DSA) through their Territorial Representatives. Participation is for Italian athletes as well as for athletes of Italian origin from Argentina, Brazil , Canada, Switzerland, Venezuela and the United States, countries where Coni has a Representative.

To qualify athletes must be not less than 11 and not more than 13 years old within 2014, be of Italian origin by at least one out of four great grandparents who are or have been Italian citizens, be a student of a public or private school, have a recent medical certificate of authorization to engage in active sports, be in possession of a valid passport or commit to request one within a time to be agreed with Coni’s Representative in the USA.

At tryouts children must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian and bring their running shoes (cleated shoes are NOT permitted). All participants will be assessed in all disciplines of racing: 80 m/dash; 80 m/hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump, 1000m and 100 m/relay. The final selection is at the sole discretion of the coaches and Coni’s US Representative. Parents will be informed promptly if the athlete was selected as a team regular, or recalled for further assessment, or for a position as a reserve.

Tryouts will continue in Westchester, NY on Wednesday May 21st, 2014

From 6:30pm, on Wednesday May 21st at Harrison High School Track, Harrison NY:

•    Wednesday May 21st, 6:30pm

Where: Harrison High School Track, Harrison NY   (Click here for a Google Mapping)

To register, click here

Professional coaches assist Coni’s Representative Mr. Licastro in the selection process. A veteran of the program is Ms. Julia Pickslay, from California ( [email protected] ), an expert in ” motivational sports training.” The other coaches are : coach Eddie Arnold ( Southampton HS ) Mike Strokbine ( Speed ​​Training Academy , LI) , assisted by Anthony Isabelli Mr’ Licastro’ trustee Mid – West ) and Claudio Delli Carpini (ass. coach specialista ostacoli.)

The selection of the team members who will go to the Youth Olympics of the Province of Macerata is based not only on athletic performance, but also on the result of an interview conducted by Mr. Licastro and the coaches who will assess some social and team based characteristics of the athletes.

The selection also takes place in other U.S. cities to decide who will be the lucky athletes who aspire to compete in the Italian Games and win a spot on the podium, in the most sincere spirit of the Olympic Movement, in experiencing great emotions both on the track steeped in history and culture of their roots.

For more information, contact coach Claudio Delli Carpini, (914) 462-2106, [email protected]

There is a chance of RAIN on the forecast for tomorrow’s May 17th, TRYOUTS in Shirley, Long Island.  For now the tryouts are on, but if we must cancel, we will notify everyone.  The Rain Date will be Sunday, May 18th at the RED HOOK Facility in Brooklyn, NYC.  For directions check the following post.

A Coni USA track & field team will participate in the V Province of Macerata Olympics/Youth Games 2014. The Coni USA Delegation includes 12, 11 to 13 years old young Italian American athletes, 6 girls and 6 boys, two adult coaches-chaperones, and the Head of Delegation, the Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro. A national tryout continue in San Luis Obispo, California May 31st, 2014.

Athletes will travel to Italy from New York City on June 25 and return on July 2nd (One day later than previously reported.) The competitions will be held in the city of Macerata, in the the Marche Region, in addition the athletes will visit important cultural and tourist site. International travel, food and lodging is at Coni’s expense.

San Luis Obispo. May 15 – The V Edition of the Olympiad of the Province of Macerata is organized jointly by the Provincial Administration of Macerata and the Provincial Delegation of CONI and the Municipality of Macerata, in cooperation with the National Sports Federations ( NSF ), the Associated Sports Disciplines ( DSA) through their Territorial Representatives. Participation is for Italian athletes as well as for athletes of Italian origin from Argentina, Brazil , Canada, Switzerland, Venezuela and the United States, countries where Coni has a Representative.

To qualify athletes must be not less than 11 and not more than 13 years old within 2014, be of Italian origin by at least one out of four great grandparents who are or have been Italian citizens, be a student of a public or private school, have a recent medical certificate of authorization to engage in active sports, be in possession of a valid passport or commit to request one within a time to be agreed with Coni’s Representative in the USA.

At tryouts children must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian and bring their running shoes (cleated shoes are NOT permitted). All participants will be assessed in all disciplines of racing: 80 m/dash; 80 m/hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump, 1000m and 100 m/relay. The final selection is at the sole discretion of the coaches and Coni’s US Representative. Parents will be informed promptly if the athlete was selected as a team regular, or recalled for further assessment, or for a position as a reserve.

Tryouts will continue in San Luis Obispo, California on Saturday May 31st, 2014

From 9:00am to 12:00 noon, on Saturday the 31st at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, California:

•    Saturday, May 31st, 9 am;

Where: Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo   (Click here for a Google Mapping)

To register, click here

Professional coaches assist Coni’s Representative Mr. Licastro in the selection process. A veteran of the program is Ms. Julia Pickslay, from California ( [email protected] ), an expert in ” motivational sports training.” The other coaches are : coach Eddie Arnold ( Southampton HS ) Mike Strokbine ( Speed ​​Training Academy , LI) , assisted by Anthony Isabelli Mr’ Licastro’ trustee Mid – West ) and Claudio Delli Carpini (ass. coach specialista ostacoli.)

The selection of the team members who will go to the Youth Olympics of the Province of Macerata is based not only on athletic performance, but also on the result of an interview conducted by Mr. Licastro and the coaches who will assess some social and team based characteristics of the athletes.

The selection also takes place in other U.S. cities to decide who will be the lucky athletes who aspire to compete in the Italian Games and win a spot on the podium, in the most sincere spirit of the Olympic Movement, in experiencing great emotions both on the track steeped in history and culture of their roots.

For more information, contact coach Julia Pickslay ([email protected])

A Coni USA track & field team will participate in the V Province of Macerata Olympics/Youth Games 2014. The Coni USA Delegation includes 12, 11 to 13 years old young Italian American athletes, 6 girls and 6 boys, two adult coaches-chaperones, and the Head of Delegation, the Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro. A national tryout starts in the New York Tri- state area are on May 17th and May 18th, 2014.

Athletes will travel to Italy from New York City on June 25 and return on July 2nd (One day later than previously reported.) The competitions will be held in the city of Macerata, in the the Marche Region, in addition the athletes will visit important cultural and tourist site. International travel, food and lodging is at Coni’s expense.

New York. May 11 – The V Edition of the Olympiad of the Province of Macerata is organized jointly by the Provincial Administration of Macerata and the Provincial Delegation of CONI and the Municipality of Macerata, in cooperation with the National Sports Federations ( NSF ), the Associated Sports Disciplines ( DSA) through their Territorial Representatives. Participation is for Italian athletes as well as for athletes of Italian origin from Argentina, Brazil , Canada, Switzerland, Venezuela and the United States, countries where Coni has a Representative.

To qualify athletes must be not less than 11 and not more than 13 years old within 2014, be of Italian origin by at least one out of four great grandparents who are or have been Italian citizens, be a student of a public or private school, have a recent medical certificate of authorization to engage in active sports, be in possession of a valid passport or commit to request one within a time to be agreed with Coni’s Representative in the USA.

At tryouts children must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian and bring their running shoes (cleated shoes are NOT permitted). All participants will be assessed in all disciplines of racing: 80 m/dash; 80 m/hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump, 1000m and 100 m/relay. The final selection is at the sole discretion of the coaches and Coni’s US Representative. Parents will be informed promptly if the athlete was selected as a team regular, or recalled for further assessment, or for a position as a reserve.

Tryouts will begin in the Tri-State (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) next weekend, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18,

STARTING at 11am on Saturday the 17th at the track field of the William Floyd HS in Shirley, LI:

•    Saturday, May 17th, 11 am;

Where: William Floyd High School, 240 Mastic Beach Rd, Mastic Beach, NY 11951   (Click here for a Google Mapping)

(local directions: take I-495 to William Floyd Parkway South , turn left on Beacon St after Home Depot store, turn right on Hounslow Rd. Track entrance is at end of Hounslow Rd.)

Shirley, Long Island , NY.

STARTING at 11am on Sunday the 18th at the track field in Red Hook, Brooklyn (NYC):

•  Sunday, May 18th, 11 am;

Where: RED HOOK TRACK in Brooklyn, NY (Click here for an interactive map from the Department of Parks)

(Click here for a great Direction Finder for car, and public transportation.)

BROOKLYN, NYC

To register, click here

Professional coaches assist Coni’s Representative Mr. Licastro in the selection process. A veteran of the program is Ms. Julia Pickslay, from California, an expert in ” motivational sports training.” The other coaches are : coach Eddie Arnold ( Southampton HS ) Mike Strokbine ( Speed ​​Training Academy , LI) , assisted by Anthony Isabelli Mr’ Licastro’ trustee Mid – West ) and Claudio Delli Carpini (ass. coach specialista ostacoli.)

The selection of the team members who will go to the Youth Olympics of the Province of Macerata is based not only on athletic performance, but also on the result of an interview conducted by Mr. Licastro and the coaches who will assess some social and team based characteristics of the athletes.

The selection also takes place in other U.S. cities to decide who will be the lucky athletes who aspire to compete in the Italian Games and win a spot on the podium, in the most sincere spirit of the Olympic Movement, in experiencing great emotions both on the track steeped in history and culture of their roots.

For more information, contact the Coni’s US Representative Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro, at: 1-631-208-4442 ; or at: 1-631-566-0257. Or by e- mail: [email protected]

Check out a great article by our Director about the state of soccer, and wishes for what Soccer might be!

http://www.i-italy.org/node/37947

Boy and girl track and field athletes ages 11-13 with Italian backgrounds will be nominated for selection to the ITALIAN NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (CONI) USA Youth Olympic Team based on performance at one of the U.S. regional CONI USA Youth selection tryouts in the U.S. East and West Coasts and Midwest.

REGISTER HERE!

The Midwest tryouts will be held in Chicago;

SATURDAY, MAY 10th (and May 17th – if necessary)

at:  St. Ignatious College Prep (1076 W. Roosevelt Rd.)

The U.S. team will travel with all expenses covered to the Italian Student Olympic Games in Macerata, Italy (June 25-July 1, 2014) to compete against Italian Teams and other Foreign delegations and also participate in Cultural Programs.

CHECK OUT WHAT WE DID THE LAST TIME WE WERE IN MACERATA (Click here)

The games in Italy are organized jointly by teh Provincial Administration of Macerata and the Provincial Delegation of CONI and the Municipality of Macerata, in cooperation with the National Sports Federations.

Due to uncertain weather  the Coni USA tryouts scheduled for Saturday, April 26 are cancelled. All who registered to tryout on this date can tryout on Sunday, April 27, same place (William Floyd HS, Shirley) and time (11 a.m.) We apologize for the inconvenience.

Click here for information!

A Coni USA track & field team will participate in the V Province of Macerata Olympics/Youth Games 2014. The Coni USA Delegation includes 12, 11 to 13 years old young Italian American athletes, 6 girls and 6 boys, two adult coaches-chaperones, and the Head of Delegation, the Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro. A national tryout starts in the New York Tri- state area are on April 26 and April 27 next.

Athletes will travel to Italy from New York City on June 25 and return on July 1. The competitions will be held in the city of Macerata, in the the Marche Region, in addition the athletes will visit important cultural and tourist site. International travel, food and lodging is at Coni’s expense.

New York. April 21 – The V Edition of the Olympiad of the Province of Macerata is organized jointly by the Provincial Administration of Macerata and the Provincial Delegation of CONI and the Municipality of Macerata, in cooperation with the National Sports Federations ( NSF ), the Associated Sports Disciplines ( DSA) through their Territorial Representatives. Participation is for Italian athletes as well as for athletes of Italian origin from Argentina, Brazil , Canada, Switzerland, Venezuela and the United States, countries where Coni has a Representative.

To qualify athletes must be not less than 11 and not more than 13 years old within 2014, be of Italian origin by at least one out of four great grandparents who are or have been Italian citizens, be a student of a public or private school, have a recent medical certificate of authorization to engage in active sports, be in possession of a valid passport or commit to request one within a time to be agreed with Coni’s Representative in the USA.

At tryouts children must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian and bring their running shoes (cleated shoes are NOT permitted). All participants will be assessed in all disciplines of racing: 80 m/dash; 80 m/hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump, 1000m and 100 m/relay. The final selection is at the sole discretion of the coaches and Coni’s US Representative. Parents will be informed promptly if the athlete was selected as a team regular, or recalled for further assessment, or for a position as a reserve.

Tryouts will begin in the Tri-State (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) next weekend, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28,

   STARTING at 11am, at the track field of the William Floyd HS in Shirley, LI:  

•    Saturday, April 26, 11 am;
•    Sunday, April 27, 11 am;

Where: William Floyd High School, 240 Mastic Beach Rd, Mastic Beach, NY 11951   (Click here for a Google Mapping)

(local directions: take I-495 to William Floyd Parkway South , turn left on Beacon St after Home Depot store, turn right on Hounslow Rd. Track entrance is at end of Hounslow Rd.)

Shirley, Long Island , NY.

To register, click here

Professional coaches assist Coni’s Representative Mr. Licastro in the selection process. A veteran of the program is Ms. Julia Pickslay, from California, an expert in ” motivational sports training.” The other coaches are : coach Eddie Arnold ( Southampton HS ) Mike Strokbine ( Speed ​​Training Academy , LI) , assisted by Anthony Isabelli Mr’ Licastro’ trustee Mid – West ) and Claudio Delli Carpini (ass. coach specialista ostacoli.)

The selection of the team members who will go to the Youth Olympics of the Province of Macerata is based not only on athletic performance, but also on the result of an interview conducted by Mr. Licastro and the coaches who will assess some social and team based characteristics of the athletes.

The selection also takes place in other cities ‘ of the U.S. to decide who will be the lucky athletes who aspire to compete in the Italian Games and win a spot on the podium, in the most sincere spirit of the Olympic Movement, in experiencing great emotions both on the track steeped in history and culture of their roots .

For more information, contact the Coni’s US Representative Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro, at: 1-631-208-4442 ; or at: 1-631-566-0257. Or by e- mail: [email protected]