Hi to all

Schedule of Training Days (added Oct. 27, 2004)

Final Prospectus added on October 26, 2004

Hi to all.

A new track and field training group for Vancouver Island athletes 15 years old and older has been developed by Graham Morfitt and Tony Dickson. The group’s purpose is for older athletes from around the Island to come together and train as a cohort once a week. Coaches from around the Island will be assisting with the coaching. All event areas except Pole Vault will be supported. Our head coaches will be Tony Dickson (jumps, sprints/hurdles), Graham Morfitt (Javelin and core speed and power training), John May (sprints and hurdles), John Root (Circle Throws).

It is imperative that athletes, parents and coaches know that this group is only a training group. It is not a club. Athletes WILL NOT be part of the Comox Valley Cougars Track and Field Club and must still be registered with B.C. Athletics and their home town club. We are attempting to create a supportive, motivating environment for training and coaching rather than a new club.

The registration fee is $240 for membership with this group. All athletes will receive a year long training program that they can take home and discuss and work on with their home coaches, video analysis sessions and an opportunity to travel as a group to three early season meets (2 indoor in Seattle and 1 outdoor in Oregon). Registration fees will largely go towards paying our guest coaches travel stipends as well as the training group coaches travel fares to the meets.

The group starts practices on Sunday October 24, 2004. Half the practices will be held at the Courtenay track starting at 10:30 am and running through to 1:00 pm. Practices will continue each Sunday thereafter at the same time. We will be practicing in Duncan every other Sunday (dates to be announced).

Food will not be included in practices. Please make sure athletes bring their own snacks and lunch if required.

Also, practice will be on rain or shine. Please be prepared for the weather! Rain gear, extra socks ...ect.

If you are or know of an athlete who is 15 yrs. and older who may benefit by being part of this group, please respond to Christine Morfitt (coordinator for group) at gmorfitt@shaw.ca or phone at 338-4191 to express your interest. Please respond by October 15th! Once I have a list of interested athletes, I will send out a registration package.

Thanks!

Christine Morfitt (coordinator for group) at gmorfitt@shaw.ca or phone at 338-4191