The club is organized into six primary training groups. Please contact one of the coaches for more information on specific training information.
1. Developmental Group – The “D-Group” is suitable for athletes in grades 6-8. Training focuses on speed development and fundamental technique for sprinting, hurdling and field events. The D Group is led by Coach Maryann Pierson.
2. Middle-distance – Suitable for athletes aged 12+ running events 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m as well as steeple-chase and cross-country preparing to compete locally, provincially, nationally as well as inter-nationally. The group is primarily high-school-aged but athletes continue to connect with the group returning from post-secondary programs for the summer. There are also a group of gr 7-8 athletes who have committed to middle-distance training. In the fall, runners focus on the Cross-Country season. Workouts are on Monday and Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm and on Saturday mornings. Tom Fitzgerald is the primary coach.
3. Sprints – Training focuses on strength and power development for competitive speed and athletic performance in the 100m to 400m events. Bruce Glebe coaches junior high and high school- aged athletes. Workouts are Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
4. Hurdles – Athletes focus on technique for sprint and long-hurdle events, as well as speed development and competitive performance. This group is led by Coach John McLean.
5. Jumps – This group works with both horizontal and vertical jumpers from beginners to those competing at the national and international level. Focus is on mechanical/technical proficiency and event-specific fitness. Training is led by Coach Fitz and Coach Kate.
6. Throws – Training is offered in all four of the standard throwing events; shotput, discus, hammer, and javelin. The group is open to athletes in grades 7-12 as well as Junior, Open and Masters athletes. Coach Cole works with beginners as well as advanced throwers.