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Our Programs

Comprehensive training pathways for athletes of all ages and abilities, from beginner to elite.

How Training Works

Season Structure

Indoor (winter), Outdoor (spring/summer), and Fall (cross country) seasons

Group Training

Athletes train in small groups with specialized event coaches

Weekly Schedule

2-5 practices per week depending on program and commitment level

Competition

Regular meet opportunities at local, regional, provincial, and national levels

Programs by Age

Training Groups

Specialized coaching for every event discipline in age-appropriate developmental programs

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Junior: Sprints / Distance / Hurdles / Jumps

Senior: Sprints / Distance / Hurdles / Jumps / Throws* 

Elite: All Disciplines

Sprints

60m-400m races focusing on speed, power, and technique

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Distance/XC

800m+ and cross country for endurance athletes

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Hurdles

Technical sprint events with barrier obstacles (including steeplechase)

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Jumps

Long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault*

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Throws

Shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer (weight throw for indoor)

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Combined

Multi-event competitions (heptathlon, pentathlon, decathlon)

Indoor vs Outdoor Training

Indoor Training
(Winter)

  • Running groups based at Canada Games Park Indoor Track (Distance athletes will continue to run outside as weather allows)

  • Indoor competitions are held in Toronto

  • Opportunities for high-performance athletes in Michigan, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, etc

  • Field event training available at ancillary facilities in Niagara (turf, school gyms, etc) 

  • Strength training is an important component of the Winter season 

  • This season is a stepping stone towards success in the Spring and Summer months 

Outdoor Training (Spring/Summer/Fall)

  • Training is largely based at Canada Games Park Track & Field Complex

  • All track (sprint, mid-distance, distance, hurdles/steeplechase) and all field events (throws and jumps) are available

  • Competition opportunities for all ages and all abilities - local, regional ,provincial, national

  • Outdoor Season is competition heavy and focused on technical components ​

  • Fall Season focuses on building strength and speed and provides great base training

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Find Your Program

Start your track and field journey with Thorold Elite Track Club

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