The Penticton Track and Field Club has great opportunities for young athletes in the Okanagan looking to further their speed, endurance, and technical skills.
Our young athletes will come to the Penticton track to learn new challenges, meet new friends, and find success with our team.
Athletes Ages 9-13 will train in a variety of track and field disciplines from Long jump, shot put to hurdles distance running, sprints and many other events. The priority for our Junior Development athletes is FUN. Penticton track and field takes a “fun first” approach to all of our training sessions. Not only do athletes learn technical skills, but they also participate in fun group games at most practices.
Coaches structure their lesson plans to promote progression technically in all events through repetition and reinforcement with the intention of producing multi-skilled, well-rounded athletes as they mature in their track and field careers.
Competition: There is a series of sanctioned of junior development track meets (ages 9-13) throughout May, June and July that allow athletes of all levels to compete. Athletes are encouraged to choose at least one run, jump and throw event to compete in at meets attended. Competing in meets is not mandatory but highly recommended as a way to develop comfort with performing in a competitive environment. Coaching will focus on performance improvement and athletes will receive instruction for all events that they will compete in.
High School athletes are welcomed at all levels and abilities. Our coaching staff supports all levels of high school competition from recreational to national level competitions. The training at this age is catered towards what the athletes excel at with a goal orientated approach that focuses on school competitions and club competitions. For this age group, athletes have the opportunity to compete is most track and field events.
Through our coaching support network athletes will have the opportunity to compete in provincial championships, national championships, BC summer games, and attempt to qualify for provincial teams.
| Age Group | Program Length | Practice Times | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Rascals (2017-2015) | May 3-June 21 | Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 | $80 + BC Athletics Non-competitive Membership Fee |
| JD (2014-2010) | Apr 3-July 12 | Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 | $350 + BCA Membership. Athletes can choose a competitive or non-competitive BC Athletics membership |
| JD+ (2011-2010) | Apr 3- July 12 | Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 and Saturdays 9:30-11:00 | $425 + BCA Membership. Athletes must purchase a competitive BC Athletics membership to join JD+ |
| U16 | April 3 – July 12 | Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 and Saturdays 9:30-11:00 | $450 + BC Athletics Membership Fee |
| U18 | April 3 – July 12 | Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 and Saturdays 9:30-11:00 | $450 + BC Athletics Membership Fee |
Membership includes entry to 2 track meets: Jack Brow (Kelowna) and BC Provincials with up to 3 events for each athlete and a club t-shirt.
Competitive BC Athletics membership is for athletes that want to compete at meets and Non-competitive BC Athletics membership for for training only.
