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by learning skills related to the sport of track and field and improving their physical conditioning
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AO Throwers Club was established in 2008 in honor of the late Al Oerter, four-time Olympic discus champion (1956, 1960, 1964, 1968). The club was founded by Tom Pukstys, two-time Olympian and six-time US Champion in the javelin. |
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Our Mission...To encourage and help young people develop in 4 key areas. |



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by building their feelings of self-esteem by recognizing their individual achievements |
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by having fun, forming bonds of friendships and learning good sportsmanship |
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by learning the fundamentals of discus, shot put and javelin from an expert in the field |
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Club Membership: $450 / year · 18-20 training sessions with Tom Pukstys · Individual training plan · Video analysis · AO Throwers Club t-shirt · Full access to TP Sports Performance training center at Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports Dome · Local meet support throughout season until USATF Club Nationals in August (Local track meet details TBD) · Discounts on Nike throwing shoes
USATF Member Club #21-0533 |

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Saturday, June 13, 2009 |
Huskie Track Club Youth Invitational—Dekalb High School |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
Jane Dickens Invitational—Proviso East High School |
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Friday, June 26, 2009 to Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
USATF Association Junior Nationals—North Chicago High School |
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
Nancy Kapheim Memorial Outdoor Track & Field Meet—Augustana College |
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Thursday, July 9, 2009 to July 11, 2009 |
USATF Region 7 Junior Olympics Championship—Plainfield Central High School |
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Saturday, July 18, 2009 |
4th Annual Paul Wallace Classic—Homewood Flossmoor High School |