OCEAN FALL PROGRAMS

Grouped by birth year, Ocean programs are yearlong (January to December) and are designed to be fun and age appropriate. The focus January to March is on developing fitness for the track & field season. As the weather improves in March, technical aspects and specialty coaching 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 December. Program descriptions are provided below. See SCHEDULE for training days and times.

***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.

ALL OCEAN ATHLETES ARE EXPECTED TO:

  • Be ready to start training on time (recommend arriving 10 minutes early).

  • Listen to coaches and follow instructions.

  • Give their best effort during each training session.

  • Be a good team member by being positive and encouraging others.

  • Manage themselves appropriately in a structured training environment.

Athletes that do not meet these expectations may not be a good fit for Ocean Athletics programs.

SEAHORSE

AGE: Turning 7 or 8 (1 group: 2019-2018)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm (7:00pm starting November 2), 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 “Track Rascal” event at the Ocean hosted Festival of Cross Country (Sept 19).

COST: $350 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (JD)

AGE: Turning 9 to 12 (4 groups by birth year: 2017-2014)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm (7:00pm starting November 2), 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: $350 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

HIGH SCHOOL

AGE: Turning 13 to 18 (2013 to 2009)

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, Hurdles & Long Jump

    • Up to 400m

    • Hurdles

    • Long Jump

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

    • Coaches: John, Sharon, Cathy and Dr. Jake

  • HS Pole Vault

    • Coach Cayden

DESCRIPTION:

Athletes in the High School program train in their area(s) of competitive focus. However, members have full access to all age appropriate training programs, equipment, resources and expertise, regardless of their area of focus. During registration, athletes must select one primary program even if they intend to train in more than one area.

COST: $350 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

2026 COACHING TEAM

  • SEAHORSE - Coaches Meagan & Shannon

  • JD 2017 - Coaches Mo & Fernanda

  • JD 2016 - Coaches Pete & Irina

  • JD 2015 - Coaches Jon & Andrew

  • JD 2014 - Coaches Philip & Sean

  • HS MIDDLE DISTANCE - Coaches Ted, Jay, Charlene and Milena

  • HS SPRINTS/HURDLES/LONG JUMP - Coaches John, Sharon, Cathy and Dr. Jake

  • HS POLE VAULT - Coach Cayden

REGISTER FOR FALL HERE!