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Our Programs

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

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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

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Elite Development

(Gr 10 - 12+)

Competitive training for aspiring high-performing athletes

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Senior Development

(Gr 7 - 9)

Further event-specific training for senior athletes

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Junior Development

(Gr 3 - 6)

Skill-building and development for young athletes

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Future Stars

(Gr JK - 2)

Fun introduction to track and field for our young athletes

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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 â€‹

  • 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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