ABOUT US
The Thorold Elite Track & Field Club was founded in 2016. We are part of Athletics Ontario and the Minor Track Association of Ontario, and are proud to be the newest club to serve the needs of the Thorold and greater Niagara communities. We pride ourselves on being a club for everyone and on putting our athletes first.
The Thorold Elite Track Club currently provides training and coaching in all disciplines/ event groups including sprints, hurdles, distance/ cross country, jumps, throws, steeple chase, and multi-events. Our athletes range in age from grade 3 to grade 12+ and include a combination of recreational athletes and highly-competitive athletes who have competed at provincial and national championships. We have a combination of up-and-coming track athletes, multi-sport athletes and provincial/national medalists and record-holders.
We believe in promoting healthy active lifestyles and positive character traits in our athletes, including leadership, teamwork, cooperation, perseverance, and commitment.
Mission Statements
· To provide opportunities for athletes to develop and improve their skills/abilities in track & field in a positive, supportive, and team-oriented environment
· To help and support every athlete to reach his/her goals and potential
· To remove barriers for athletes, increase participation in the sport of track & field in Niagara, and to foster the development of high-level athletes
Practice Information
Our training consists of larger group practices and smaller, event-specific practices. This combination allows us to build a sense of community and team by allowing athletes of all disciplines to interact and train together some times, while also allowing more individual coaching and attention within event groups.
INFORMATION BELOW UPDATED FOR 2023
*All Practices follow Local/ Provincial and Athletics Ontario safety guidelines/ restrictions*
Indoor Training: We offer a fully LOCAL indoor training program that is unmatched by anyone in the province. We have indoor practices for sprints, hurdles, throws, and jumps. We have transformed local spaces into track training facilities with indoor throwing circles, high jump mats, portable track lines for sprints and hurdles, and other equipment needed for high-performance training. Strength/ weight training is also available. For more specific information about our indoor training opportunities please contact Coach Fife at thoroldelitetc@gmail.com.
CURRENT INDOOR TRAINING SCHEDULE:
MONDAYS:
5:30 pm - Advanced Hurdles @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
5:30 pm - Shot put & Weight Throw @ Haig Bowl Arena (St. Catharines)
TUESDAYS:
4:30 pm - Distance/ Mid-Distance @ Canada Games Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
6:00 pm - Sprints @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
6:00 pm - Horizontal & Vertical Jumps Training @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
6:00 pm - Javelin @ St. John Bosco Catholic School (Port Colborne)
WEDNESDAYS:
5:00 pm - Future Track Stars @ St. Theresa Catholic School (St. Catharines)
5:30 pm - Less Experienced Hurdles @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
6:00 pm - Strength Training @ Athlete Farm Niagara (St. Catharines)
THURSDAYS:
5:30 pm - Speed Group (Sprinters, Jumpers, Hurdlers) @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
6:00 pm - Javelin/ Discus @ St. John Bosco Catholic School (Port Colborne)
6:30 pm - Distance/ Mid-Distance @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
FRIDAYS:
5:30 pm - Shot put & Weight Throw @ Haig Bowl Arena (St. Catharines)
SATURDAYS:
10:00 am - Distance/ Mid-Distance @ Canada Games Park Indoor Track at Brock University (St. Catharines)
10:00 am - Future Track Stars @ St. Theresa Catholic School (St. Catharines)
10:00 am - Indoor Throws [throws vary] @ Royal Imperial Collegiate of Canada - Big Gym (St. Catharines)
12:30 pm - Speed Group (Sprinters, Jumpers, Hurdlers) @ Royal Imperial Collegiate of Canada - Big Gym (St. Catharines)
SUNDAYS:
10:30 am - New/ Beginner Hurdles @ Sir Winston Churchill Secondary - Big Gym (St. Catharines)
11:30 am - New/ Beginner Hurdles @ Sir Winston Churchill Secondary - Big Gym (St. Catharines)
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Horizontal & Vertical Jumps @ Sir Winston Churchill Secondary - Big Gym (St. Catharines)
NOTE THAT THERE ARE OFTEN INDOOR MEETS ON SATURDAYS/ SUNDAYS
Outdoor Training: The outdoor season begins with generalized conditioning to build fitness and then branches off into more event-specific training. Outdoor practice times, dates, and locations vary throughout the region but are communicated to athletes and parents in advance. Please see the online calendar or contact Coach Fife for more information.
CURRENT OUTDOORTRAINING SCHEDULE:
Will be updated in the Spring