About Us:
We are looking forward to soon beginning our 5th season of running this program, which we feel has evolved over the years. We became involved with CLCF track in 2006 when the oldest of our 3 sons was in third grade. We have always encouraged our boys to participate in sports as a way to stay active, learn new skills, meet new people, and accomplish goals. We have also taught them to finish what they start. Our son struggled at the beginning of his first season as he had never run in an organized program before. We were just parents on the sideline who offered words of encouragement and motivation. Within a few weeks, our son began to find his stride literally. During the second year, Frank volunteered as a coach (with no prior experience). By the end of that year, we assumed responsibility for organizing the program. We implemented this website in addition to mail-in registration and email communication in order to be accessible.
We understand the demands of trying to juggle parenting, work, sports and other activities. Frank is a full-time special education teacher in Warwick as well as a part-time tutor in Providence. Julie is a juvenile probation & parole officer as well as an MSW student. Our oldest son is now a distance runner for the LaSalle Academy track team and will be assisting us with coaching this year. Our youngest son, age 9, is excited to begin his second year of running in addition to karate and guitar lessons. We are hoping that our middle son, age 11, will join us for at least a few runs this year. He tends to prefer karate, piano, and art lessons.
We have had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful children and parents over the years. We are truly grateful for all of those parents and family members who have volunteered in different capacities to help us run a successful program. CLCF is a non-profit 100 % volunteer organization and your help is essential. We typically average enrollments of 150+ children.
We look forward to seeing our "old" friends return and for the opportunity to meet new friends.
~ Frank & Julie Notarianni
