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Programs
Junior Track and Field Program
The Saugeen Track and Field Club Junior Development Program is ideal for young athletes coming from any sport background and is targeted for youth in Grades 4 through 8. This program targets the physical challenges of our growing youth by applying progressive motor skill development combined with physical strength training and cardiovascular conditioning to enhance performance potentials for all sports. Athletic development takes place through the use of age-appropriate drills and activities, building a foundation of coordination and technical competency. Qualified coaches lead the young athletes through a broad base of track and field skills in what is a dynamic, fun, nurturing and cooperative approach to youth development.
The program also provides participants with a number of competitive opportunities. The potential meets can be found at the following site: http://minortrack.netfirms.com/ (click on FIXTURES).
In Port Elgin and Walkerton, the junior program will run from May 17-July 17. In Kincardine and Owen Sound, the junior program will run from June 7-July 31. In all locations practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:00 and 6:15pm (although times are subject to change based on location bookings). Program locations are as follows:
Port Elgin – Saugeen District Secondary School
Walkerton – Walkerton District Secondary School
Kincardine – Davidson Centre
Owen Sound – West Hill Secondary School.
The registration fee is $120 + $25 fundraising cheque in the Port Elgin and Walkerton locations. Junior athletes are required to participate in a pizza fundraiser, or their $25 cheque will be cashed. In Kincardine and Owen Sound, the official registration fee is TBA, but the fundraising cheque still applies. Registration includes:
*If athletes want to go to any other meets, the club will register them, but the athletes pay the entry fee.
To register, bring your completed registration form and cheques to practice the first week of the program. For more registration information, or to preregister, please contact Veronica Allan at v.allan@live.ca.
Registration forms can be found HERE
Junior Cross Country Program
Young athletes coming from any sport background in Grades 4 through 8 will benefit greatly from the Saugeen Track and Field Club Junior Cross-Country Program. Age-specific programs will focus on cardiovascular conditioning and progression of the fundamental motor skills required for development not only in the field of cross-country running but also as a base for a wide variety of other sports. Qualified coaches will tailor practices to meet individual needs where required and assist their athletes in goal-setting in order to help them reach their full potential. This program is also a great way to keep its participants active leading into the winter season and winter sports, along with the added possibility of continued training and indoor track and field competition as seen fit by the coaching staff.
The program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area. Practices will begin in the second week of September and end with the Minor Track Association Cross-Country Championships on October 24th in Burlington. Other competitive opportunities will be provided by the coaches and may include races such as those found on the fixtures list at following site: http://minortrack.netfirms.com/ (click on FIXTURES).
Registration dates and locations are TBA. The cost is $110.00 and this includes:
Registration forms can be found HERE
Senior Club
The Senior Club is for athletes ages 13 and up and operates in year-round individual and group training programs. While the junior program is aimed at developing a wide variety of motor skills and acts as a base for enhancing sport performance in a number of areas, entry into the senior club begins to build on the athlete’s natural talent and refines training to augment that given aptitude. Coaching and training programs are provided in all track and field disciplines as well as cross-country and road racing. Once an area of talent has been identified by the senior coaching staff, athletes are assigned to a specific training group which trains under one or more coaches in that area of specialty. From here on an athlete is able to progress within his/her specific discipline(s) under the guidance of his/her coach in order to allow him/her the best opportunity to reach his/her maximum potential. Competition takes place in both indoor (November to March) and outdoor seasons (April to August), as well as cross-county season (September to November) for those groups that this applies to. Training intensity, technical demands and competitions will increase with the prepared capacity of the athlete. Even beyond high school-age the club continues to provide administrative support, financial assistance, and access to coaching and training for those aspiring to succeed at provincial, national, or international levels and who want to remain affiliated with the club.
Senior Club practices typically take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and occasionally on weekends where competitions are not planned. Practice days and times may change for specific event groups as warranted by the coach or the competition schedule. Practices take place at the Saugeen District Secondary School track throughout the outdoor season, and within the gymnasium at either Saugeen District Secondary School or Port Elgin Saugeen Central School during the winter months. For those in the cross-country program practices are run out of the Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area.
The cost for a full year-round STFC membership is $500.00 and includes:
(Family membership available for 2 or more family members registering under Full Membership Plan; first member pays full fee; each subsequent member pays $450.00)
A TBD registration day will be held for 2010 club membership, or contact the club registrar Donna Rudell at drudell2@cranberryisland.ca in order to register now. Registration forms can be found HERE
Masters Club
The Masters program allows masters athletes (age 30 or older) to train with the senior club and connect with other like-aged athletes in the area who have a similar passion for the sport of track and field, road racing, or cross-country running. Competitive opportunities are available with the senior club or in masters-specific meets and events. A master’s membership includes the same basic criteria as that of a full club membership: entries paid by STFC to all meets sanctioned by STFC, coaching by NCCP certified coaches (2-3 sessions per week), $10.00 registration fee paid by STFC per road race, seasonal and year-end Club Newsletter and annual awards reception, and registration with the Ontario Masters Track and Field Association.
Running Clubs
Beginner and advanced groups are available to meet the needs of both the novice and experienced runner. Both recreational and competitive programs are available.