The Rose City Striders is a non-profit corporation and shall be organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.  

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The Rose City Striders purpose is to educate, coach, and evaluate athletes between the ages of 11-18 performance in developing the skills to become a top performer in amateur youth track & field as well as to give life skills training to develop the youths into outstanding citizens within the community.  
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The mission of the Rose City Striders is to enrich the lives of young people through participation in track and field.  To provide fundamental training in the sport of track & field and provide the athlete with the proper training that will increase agility, power, and speed.  Through these skills along with hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship, the winning will come whether it is personal or competition-based achievement.  The Rose City Striders seeks to develop well-rounded individuals who learn not only fundamentals of athletic training but also the importance of education in an atmosphere conducive to developing sound character.  The Rose City Striders believe that membership in our organization is family oriented; we welcome adult members to volunteer and serve as role models for our members showing the highest level of sportsmanship possible.  We are committed to creating a culture in which coaches, parents, officials, and athletes work together.  Therefore, we hope and expect that respect and cooperation will show to all participants involved to help us achieve our mission.
 

The Rose City Striders organization will include fundraising events in order to provide training equipment for the club, immediate relief and assistance to those who cannot afford the cost of uniforms, travel to track meets, special events and event fees.  

 

To maximize our impact on current efforts, we may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501 (c) (3) section of the internal revenue code and are operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.  

 

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