Programs & Registration
Junior & Athlete Development Program (ages 9-19 before Dec 31)
BC has a highly developed program for athletes of these ages designed to train and develop young athletes in the sport of athletics. The distances run on the track, the heights and placement of hurdles and the weight of the throwing implements are appropriate for each age group. Full details may be obtained from the BC Athletics website.
Athletes will be introduced to:
Our training program gives those ages 9-19 the opportunity to develop physical literacy, speed, and fitness, learn Track & Field specific skills, make friends and exercise in a supportive environment, attend track meets, if they wish and compete in alignment with the LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) pathway.
Fees
Full year $300 (Pre Season, Regular Season and Cross Country) not incl BC Athletics (BCA) membership
OR Track season only $175 (Apr-Jun) not incl BC Athletics membership
Practices
Pre Season: Jan 7- March 24, Three (optional) practices a week - Stay tuned for 2025
Spring (Regular) Season: April 2-June 23, Three practices a week
Cross Country
The cross country program for runners ages 10-18 years old. It takes place from mid-August to the end of November. It includes three optional training sessions a week offering a variety of running terrain. Please note athletes must have previous running or track and field experience to join as the program is not suitable for those just starting to run.
Fees $50 not incl BCA membership
Practices: Mid-August to November. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday runs. Times and locations TBD.
Track Rascals (ages 6-8 before Dec 31)
The Track Rascals program runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the month of June. It introduces young people in a friendly and non-competitive manner to the basic movements of all sports i.e. running, jumping and throwing. It is particularly important for 6 to 8 year olds to do this if they wish to pursue a sport of any type when they get older as this is the age range in which large body movements and coordination are being developed in the human body. The Peninsula Track and Field Club owes a great debt of thanks to Dan Daniels who was the driving force in setting up the program in 2001 and developing it for many years.
Fees: $65 not incl BCA membership
Practices: May 28-June 25, Parklands Track, Tuesdays and Thurdays, 5-6 pm
Adult Programs (ages 35+) 'Masters' athletes are those athletes who are 35 years and older; athletes 55 years and older are listed as 55+. Our club has an informal masters group with access to equipment and no formal coaching. The self-directed athletes are a small group but growing; the group has a shared practice time both for recreational athletes and those preparing for local, provincial and national Masters competitions. Competitions include the Canadian Masters Championships, the BC Masters Championships and in the BC 55+ Games. Seniors and Masters interested in joining Peninsula Track should contact us.
Fee: $25 not incl BCA membership
Practices: Saturday mornings
BC has a highly developed program for athletes of these ages designed to train and develop young athletes in the sport of athletics. The distances run on the track, the heights and placement of hurdles and the weight of the throwing implements are appropriate for each age group. Full details may be obtained from the BC Athletics website.
Athletes will be introduced to:
- sprints
- hurdles
- relays
- shot put
- javelin
- long jump
- high jump
- competitions/meets
Our training program gives those ages 9-19 the opportunity to develop physical literacy, speed, and fitness, learn Track & Field specific skills, make friends and exercise in a supportive environment, attend track meets, if they wish and compete in alignment with the LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) pathway.
Fees
Full year $300 (Pre Season, Regular Season and Cross Country) not incl BC Athletics (BCA) membership
OR Track season only $175 (Apr-Jun) not incl BC Athletics membership
Practices
Pre Season: Jan 7- March 24, Three (optional) practices a week - Stay tuned for 2025
Spring (Regular) Season: April 2-June 23, Three practices a week
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, times listed below, Parklands Track
- Red Group (athletes turning 9-11 yrs before Dec 31 2024), Focus: Recreation and Fundamentals, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Black Group (athletes turning 12 yrs+ before Dec 31 2024), Focus: Technique and Training, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Sundays 10-11:30. For competitive athletes there to listen, learn and work hard.
Cross Country
The cross country program for runners ages 10-18 years old. It takes place from mid-August to the end of November. It includes three optional training sessions a week offering a variety of running terrain. Please note athletes must have previous running or track and field experience to join as the program is not suitable for those just starting to run.
Fees $50 not incl BCA membership
Practices: Mid-August to November. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday runs. Times and locations TBD.
Track Rascals (ages 6-8 before Dec 31)
The Track Rascals program runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the month of June. It introduces young people in a friendly and non-competitive manner to the basic movements of all sports i.e. running, jumping and throwing. It is particularly important for 6 to 8 year olds to do this if they wish to pursue a sport of any type when they get older as this is the age range in which large body movements and coordination are being developed in the human body. The Peninsula Track and Field Club owes a great debt of thanks to Dan Daniels who was the driving force in setting up the program in 2001 and developing it for many years.
Fees: $65 not incl BCA membership
Practices: May 28-June 25, Parklands Track, Tuesdays and Thurdays, 5-6 pm
Adult Programs (ages 35+) 'Masters' athletes are those athletes who are 35 years and older; athletes 55 years and older are listed as 55+. Our club has an informal masters group with access to equipment and no formal coaching. The self-directed athletes are a small group but growing; the group has a shared practice time both for recreational athletes and those preparing for local, provincial and national Masters competitions. Competitions include the Canadian Masters Championships, the BC Masters Championships and in the BC 55+ Games. Seniors and Masters interested in joining Peninsula Track should contact us.
Fee: $25 not incl BCA membership
Practices: Saturday mornings
Track meet fees
Attending Island track meets is a personal choice and comes with additional costs. Please note athletes must pay a registration fee for each meet (typically $20+/day depending on the meet and amount of events). Competitive athletes will also need to buy or put a deposit on a Pen Track club singlet to wear at track meets.
Financial Aid
There are a few funding programs available to help cover the costs of getting young athletes involved in sports. Please check them out to find out if you are eligible and contact us if you need assistance or the cost will be prohibitive from participating.
Attending Island track meets is a personal choice and comes with additional costs. Please note athletes must pay a registration fee for each meet (typically $20+/day depending on the meet and amount of events). Competitive athletes will also need to buy or put a deposit on a Pen Track club singlet to wear at track meets.
Financial Aid
There are a few funding programs available to help cover the costs of getting young athletes involved in sports. Please check them out to find out if you are eligible and contact us if you need assistance or the cost will be prohibitive from participating.