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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Check out our upcoming events including home/away Basketball games, Running Star days, and tutoring days.
THANK YOU RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK
Thank you for your donation & support!
TROPHIES & AWARDS
Youth Stars is now selling high quality trophies, ribbons, and keychains! These awards are very reasonably priced, and there is something for everyone. To take a look, check out the “Buy Me” button below.
#CommunityLeaders Mr. Paul Cedeno of Youthstar and Mr. Vivek Thapar of Mirch Media.
Youth Stars is holding its second annual New York Knicks MSG Event! We are looking forward to spending the evening with the 7th grade boys, coaches, and some parents! Pictures to come!
Running Stars 5K/10K Photos! Great job everyone!
Running Stars Members Giving It Their Best!
BBQ at Brooklyn Bridge Park: 7/30/21
Youth Stars Championship Game VS Our Lady of Lourdes: 8/2/21
Huge thank you to all the parents and Coach Walter for their continued support of Youth Stars!
Congratulations to our CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS and DJ for getting the MVP Award!
Running Stars 17 &Under Youth….Our Future great athlete/runners
We appreciate and support our young 17& under STARS who have participated in our Running/wellness program! We hope to keep serving their wellness needs and continue being a part of their healthy lifestyle.
Youth Stars Basketball is Back!
After a 14-month layoff due to Covid-19, I am excited to say that the 6th. Grade boys are competing again and representing Youth Stars. The boys are registered in the Astoria Heights Summer League.
Thank you to everyone who attended our first annual Running Stars BBQ Event! The support that we have received from the community never ceases to amaze us. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves (and the food)! This was a great way to kick off the summer!
Upcoming Event Information:
We will be hosting a walk on Friday, April 30th at 7 pm in Brooklyn Bridge Park. We are meeting near Ample Hills Creamery (1 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201). The flyer below shows where the starting point is.
The walk/run is slightly under 2 miles. Anyone who wants to do it twice and make it closer to four miles is welcome to.
All children who participate (17 and under) will get a medal. Everyone is welcome to pizza!
Please wear any of the neon yellow Running Stars apparel that has been given to you.
Course Description
We will be starting at Pier 1 and finishing at Pier 6. At the beginning of the run, you will run past a basketball court. Toward the end of the course, there will be a soccer field and a volleyball court. Once you run past the Fornino restaurant, which is shortly after the volleyball court, you will see a dock for the ferry at Pier 6. Once you reach the dock, you will turn around and head back to the starting point. Anyone who wants to do it twice will repeat these instructions. There are restrooms located throughout the park.
Youth stars Movie Event
On Sunday, April 11th 2021, Youth Stars partnered with AMC for a private movie event. Participants from all three programs were invited: our wellness program, our tutoring program, and our basketball program. All children and parents enjoyed complimentary popcorn and beverages. Goodie bags were provided from our generous sponsors. We also had a raffle event for parents and children at the end. Enjoy the photos below!
RUNNING STARS ST. PATRICK’S DAY 10K
Congratulations to our First and Second Place winners in the St. Patrick’s Day 10K Race!
1st Place: Irena - 41:21
1st Place: Juan Carlos - 36:42
2nd Place: Deborah - 55:41
2nd Place: Fabian - 36:45
10K and 5K Medal Recipients! Great job to all who participated!
Running Stars Valentine’s Day Couples Run
Running Stars 1st Annual 5K Event!
Congratulations to our top three runners!
3rd place - Fabian Cando (22:19)
2nd place- Fausto Maza (21:23)
1st place - Juan Carlos Ramirez (20:58)
MAPS
These are the running routes for Saturday’s running meet
NEWS
Running Stars Registration Information
RUNNER’S HIGHLIGHT
Louis Nacer
The number 38 might not mean much to many, but for Louis Nacer it means a milestone. 38 is the amount of New York City marathons Louis has run. 1970 was the first race NYRR held, and in 1976, The New York Road Runners first introduced Five boroughs, where the running course introduced five bridges for the first time. 1980 was Louis’ first year participating in the New York City marathon. Louis is not only a legendary runner but a legendary person for many other reasons besides his longevity as a runner.
RUNNING STAR’S FIRST RUN!
Youth Stars would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our first walk-a-thon! We hosted a two mile run/walk at Flushing Meadow Park that looped around the lake and back.
We are very thankful for the great turn out, even with the frigid temperatures! Thank you to all who participated. It is important to us to continue to support the local community and give back. We look forward to holding more events in the future!
Hoop Connection 2019
Check out the photos below from Hoop Connection 2019! These pictures feature Youth Stars, Queens Division, 3 point contest winner Joel, with Founder Paul Cedeno, 11 and Under Brooklyn Division with Coach Walter, Youth Stars 11 and Under Allstar game MVP- Malachi, and Youth Stars Brooklyn/Queens Division with Coach Shawn. Great job everyone!
The photos below show Youth Stars (Queens, 13 and Under) in their first year competing in Hoop Connection. We are very proud of them and thankful to Coach Mark for his leadership in mentoring the boys and representing Youth Stars.
Congratulations to Youth Stars 3 on 3 Tournament Champions!
9 and Under Free Throw Contest Runner Ups, Jayden and Israel. 15/20 shots made.
Youth Stars 9 and Under, Jayden, Brooklyn, NY, 15/20 shots made.
Youth Stars Free Throw Contest Winner! 9 and Under, Troy, Brooklyn, NY.
CONGRATULATIONS YOUTH STARS! The Youth Stars 9 and Under and the 13 and Under teams are championship winners!
Youth Stars competed in the 2018-19 Winter IBL league this year. Youth Stars has been supporting IBL for 10 years!
Youth Stars 13 and 9 and Under Boys advanced to the IBL playoffs!
Playoff dates will be posted soon. Thank you parents/volunteers for supporting our program.
Coach Paul
Youth Stars CEO and Founder, Paul Cedeno, participated in the second annual “Christmas in Brooklyn: Toy Give Away.” This event consists of hours of fun, free gift giving, and giving back to the community. Youth Stars provided about 100 draw string bags with goodies.
Happy Holidays from the Youth Stars team!
Anyone who uses Amazon, please consider supporting Youth Stars in the process! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Using the link below, anything you purchase from Amazon, will give a 0.5% donation to Youth Stars. Every purchase helps!
The Hoop Connection Summer League of 2018 was a success! The championship game was a nail biter. Both teams played very hard and gave it their all. Youth Stars came in 2nd place! Check out the pictures below. Great job to everyone who participated!
Adjunct Instructor, Ary, from Queens College giving his time, tutoring Geometry to Youth Stars students/athletes before school starts.
Youth Stars Inc. provides tutoring to all grade levels, as well as GED preparation. Our tutoring staff consist of trained professionals: adjuct college professors, high school and elementary certified teachers, and experienced college interns. We tutor every Tuesday from 7:30pm-9:00pm as well as Sundays from 12:30am-2:00pm. For more information or to RSVP for a tutoring session please text/call 917-554-1944 or email pcedeno@youthstarsinc.com. Please be aware that reserving a tutoring session may take up to two weeks.
Youth Stars Mission Statement
Youth Stars is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit academic sports association.
Youth Stars provides athletics and academic support to inner city youth who come from low-income
communities with limited resources, and further extends services to the inner-city community through the
wellness running program. Youth Stars goal is to provide youth with opportunities to be successful in life
by use of free educational support and sports services. Youth stars looks to promote the importance of
education and encourage youth to stay in school and maintain a drug-free environment. We encourage the
youth to maintain good grades, while also encouraging them and their communities to remain healthy by
being active in sports and running.
Address: Phone:
110-51 65th Avenue (917) 554-1944
Apt 76-B
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Youth Stars academic sports association has been in operation since 2004.
We are recognized as a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Service.
Paul Cedeno - Founder and C.E.O. of Youth Stars
Email: pcedeno@youthstarsinc.com
Awais Dar - Chief Financial Advisor
Email: awaisdar@youthstarsinc.com
Euginia Anthony - Grant Writer
Email: eanthony@youthstarsinc.com