OCEAN PROGRAMS

Ocean athletes are grouped by birth year. Programs are designed to be fun and to foster a lifelong interest in fitness. Although we are a competitive club, and athletics (track & field and cross country) is a legitimate sport, members are not required to compete. However, we encourage and support competition because it’s fun and a great way to demonstrate the hard work our athletes do.

Except for Starfish, all Ocean programs are yearlong from January to December. The focus January to March is on developing fitness for the track & field season. As the weather improves in March, technical aspects, such as throws and jumps, are introduced. Outdoor competition starts in late April and continues to the end of July. After resting in August (no Ocean training), the focus shifts to cross country running (or base training for the next track & field season) for September to November.

PROGRAMS:

  • STARFISH - Turning 6 in the calendar year.

  • SEAHORSE (2 years) - Turning 7 or 8 in the calendar year.

  • JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (5 years) - Turning 9 to 13 in the calendar year.

  • HIGH SCHOOL PLUS - Turning 14 to 34 in the calendar year.

  • HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT - 14 to 34 (valid March 15-June 15, 2024)

  • MASTERS - Turning 35 and over in the calendar year.

Please see program descriptions below. See SCHEDULE

***OCEAN ATHLETICS DOES NOT OFFER SUMMER CAMPS***

CONSIDERATIONS

Being successful in athletics takes commitment, time and effort. Athletes that attend 2-3 training sessions per week achieve the best results and enjoy the most value from their membership. Our most successful athletes (provincial and national team members) attend training consistently in all safe weather conditions. Ultimately, being successful requires athletes (of all ages) to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Although we recognize that not all our athletes have the same skills, we require all of them to give their best effort at each session.

Expectations:

  • All athletes will come prepared to train and arrive on time.

  • All athletes will listen to their coaches and follow instructions.

  • All athletes will try their best during each session.

  • All athletes will be good team members by being positive and encouraging others.

STARFISH

AGE: Turning 6 (1 group)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm (March 25 - July 2 Only)

FOCUS:

  • FUN!

  • Introduction to basic skills (run, jump, throw)

  • Variety of activities on and around the track using small hurdles, cones, balls etc.

COST: $285 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

SEAHORSE

AGE: Turning 7 or 8 (1 group)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

FOCUS:

  • Introduction to basic skills (run, jump, throw).

  • Introduction to warm up drills and stretches.

  • Variety of activities on and around the track.

  • Adventure runs, hill runs, hurdles, box jumps and throws.

  • Opportunity to compete in several “Track Rascal” events at Ocean hosted meets.

COST: $580 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (JD)

AGE: Turning 9 to 13 (5 groups by birth year)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

FOCUS:

  • Introduction to all track & field events:

    • Sprints

    • Hurdles

    • Middle distance

    • Long jump, high jump

    • Throws (shot put, javelin, discus, hammer)

  • Developing speed, strength and endurance.

  • Learning running technique, training skills, power speed drills, exercises and stretches.

  • Opportunity to compete in age group appropriate events in the club system.

DESCRIPTION:

On Mondays & Thursdays, JD athletes train in age groups by birth year (1 group per birth year) with 2 coaches per group. They learn and practice all track & field events (above). On Saturdays, they focus on an area of interest in our “SUPER SATURDAYS” rotation. In the spring and summer, they compete in track & field. And in the late summer and fall, they compete in cross country.

COST: $585 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

HIGH SCHOOL PLUS

AGE: Turning 14 to 34

PROGRAMS:

  • HS Middle Distance

    • Track & Cross Country

    • 800m & longer

    • Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

    • Coaches: Ted, Jay, Charlene

  • HS Sprints

    • Up to 400m

    • Hurdles

    • Long Jump

    • Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

    • Coaches: Sharon, Ed, Landon, Neil

  • HS Vertical Jumps

    • High Jump

    • Pole Vault

    • Coaches: Cathy, Jeannie, Dave

  • HS Throws

    • Shot put

    • Discus

    • Javelin

    • Hammer

    • Coach Dave

DESCRIPTION:

Athletes in the High School Plus program train in their area(s) of interest and focus. High School Plus includes 2 main programs (HS Middle Distance, HS Sprints) and 2 sub programs (HS Vertical Jumps, HS Throws). Athletes in the sub programs belong to one of the main programs for strength, speed, and fitness development. Members have full access to all age appropriate training programs, equipment, resources and expertise, regardless of their area of focus.

COST: $600 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT

AGE: 14 to 18

SCHEDULE: Same as HIGH SCHOOL PLUS

DURATION: March 15 until June 15, 2024

DESCRIPTION:

Unfortunately, not all schools have the coaching and equipment to support high school track & field athletes. To support this need, we have launched our "High School Support Membership". This is a 3-month training only membership that gives high school athletes access to all Ocean programming (middle distance, sprints, jumps and throws) from now until June 15, 2024. Participants can upgrade to a full "High School Plus" membership before June 15 by paying the balance.

EXCLUSIONS:

  • No competition support (meet entry fees)

  • Ocean singlet not provided

COST: $335 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

MASTERS

AGE: Turning 35 and older

SCHEDULE: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

PROGRAM:

  • Track & Cross Country

  • 800m & longer

  • Train with HS Middle Distance group

COST: $400 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

2024 COACHING TEAMS

  • STARFISH - Coaches Ted & High School Stars

  • SEAHORSE - Coaches Meagan & Shannon

  • JD 2015 - Coaches Mo & Richard

  • JD 2014 - Coaches Pete & Irina

  • JD 2013 - Coaches Jon & Ryan

  • JD 2012 - Coaches Sean & Philip

  • JD 2011 - Coach John

  • HS MIDDLE DISTANCE - Coaches Ted, Jay & Charlene

  • HS SPRINTS/HURDLES/LONG JUMP - Coaches Sharon, Ed, Landon and Neil

  • HIGH JUMP - Coaches Jeannie & Cathy

  • THROWS/POLE VAULT - Coaches Dave & Cayden