OCEAN FALL PROGRAMS

Ocean athletes are grouped by birth year. Programs are designed to be fun and to foster a lifelong interest in fitness. Although we are a competitive club, and athletics (track & field and cross country) is a legitimate sport, members are not required to compete. However, we encourage and support competition because it’s fun and a great way to demonstrate the hard work our athletes do.

PROGRAMS:

  • SEAHORSE (2 years) - Turning 7 or 8 in the calendar year (FULL - NO WAITLIST)

  • JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (4 years) - Turning 9 to 12 in the calendar year.

  • HIGH SCHOOL PLUS - Turning 13 to 34 in the calendar year.

Please see program descriptions below. See SCHEDULE

CONSIDERATIONS

Being successful in athletics takes commitment, time and effort. Athletes that attend 2-3 training sessions per week achieve the best results and enjoy the most value from their membership. Our most successful athletes (provincial and national team members) attend training consistently in all safe weather conditions. Ultimately, being successful requires athletes (of all ages) to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Although we recognize that not all our athletes have the same skills, we require all of them to give their best effort at each session.

ALL OCEAN ATHLETES ARE EXPECTED TO:

  • Be ready to start training on time (recommend arriving 10 minutes early).

  • Listen to coaches and follow instructions.

  • Give their best effort during each training session.

  • Be a good team member by being positive and encouraging others.

  • Manage themselves appropriately in a structured training environment.

Athletes that do not meet these expectations may not be a good fit for Ocean Athletics programs.

SEAHORSE

(FULL - NO WAITLIST)

AGE: Turning 7 or 8 (1 group: 2017-2016)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

FOCUS:

  • Introduction to basic skills (run, jump, throw).

  • Introduction to warm up drills and stretches.

  • Variety of activities on and around the track.

  • Adventure runs, hill runs, hurdles, box jumps and throws.

  • Opportunity to compete in several “Track Rascal” events at Ocean hosted meets.

COST: $350 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (JD)

AGE: Turning 9 to 12 (4 groups by birth year: 2015-2012)

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

FOCUS:

  • Introduction to all track & field events:

    • Sprints

    • Hurdles

    • Middle distance

    • Long jump, high jump

    • Throws (shot put, javelin, discus, hammer)

  • Developing speed, strength and endurance.

  • Learning running technique, training skills, power speed drills, exercises and stretches.

  • Opportunity to compete in age group appropriate events in the club system.

DESCRIPTION:

On Mondays & Thursdays, JD athletes train in age groups by birth year (1 group per birth year) with 2 coaches per group. They learn and practice all track & field events (above). On Saturdays, they focus on an area of interest in our “SUPER SATURDAYS” rotation. In the spring and summer, they compete in track & field. And in the late summer and fall, they compete in cross country.

COST: $350 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

HIGH SCHOOL 2011

AGE: Turning 13 (2011)

DESCRIPTION:

Starting in fall 2024, athletes in our High School 2011 program train with our High School Plus program (details below). Through the winter, spring and summer in 2024, these athletes trained in our Junior Development (JD) program. But, because they are now studying in high school, it is time for them to train with their high school teammates. However, through the cross country competition season, they will compete alone in the JD 2011 age group. In January 2025, they will move up to the U16 (14 and 15) age group in competitions.

HIGH SCHOOL PLUS

AGE: Turning 14 to 34 (2010 to 1990)

PROGRAMS:

  • HS Middle Distance

    • Track & Cross Country

    • 800m & longer

    • Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

    • Coaches: Ted, Jay, Charlene

  • HS Sprints

    • Up to 400m

    • Hurdles

    • Long Jump

    • Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

    • Coaches: Sharon, Ed, Landon, Neil

  • HS Vertical Jumps

    • High Jump

    • Pole Vault

    • Coaches: Cathy, Jeannie, Dave

  • HS Throws

    • Shot put

    • Discus

    • Javelin

    • Hammer

    • Coach Dave

DESCRIPTION:

Athletes in the High School Plus program train in their area(s) of interest and focus. High School Plus includes 2 main programs (HS Middle Distance, HS Sprints) and 2 sub programs (HS Vertical Jumps, HS Throws). Athletes in the sub programs belong to one of the main programs for strength, speed, and fitness development. Members have full access to all age appropriate training programs, equipment, resources and expertise, regardless of their area of focus.

COST: $350 plus BC Athletics & AthleticsReg transaction fee.

2024 COACHING TEAMS

  • STARFISH - Coaches Ted & High School Stars

  • SEAHORSE - Coaches Meagan & Shannon

  • JD 2015 - Coaches Mo & Richard

  • JD 2014 - Coaches Pete & Irina

  • JD 2013 - Coaches Jon & Ryan

  • JD 2012 - Coaches John, Sean & Philip

  • HS MIDDLE DISTANCE - Coaches Ted, Jay & Charlene

  • HS SPRINTS/HURDLES/LONG JUMP - Coaches Sharon, Ed, Landon and Neil

  • HIGH JUMP - Coaches Jeannie & Cathy

  • THROWS/POLE VAULT - Coaches Dave & Cayden