Track North Bobcat Program
Program Description
- The Bobcat Program is designed to introduce young runners to the basics of track and field training-specifically the running and jumping events. Sprinting, middle distance running, relays and jumping are practiced with an emphasis on fun, skill development and personal improvement. Participants are divided into ability/age groups and focus on exercises, drills and games that match their current abilities. All Bobcat athletes can chose to participate in the Legion Meet held in June.
Our Goal
- We hope that runners will leave the Bobcat Program with an improved fitness level, good running mechanics, and a desire to continue in the sport. Grade sevens and eights are welcome to continue summer training with Track North and are welcome to become Track North members throughout their high school years and beyond.
Registration 2011
- Monday April 25th, 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Laurentian University Track (registration only)
- Tuesday April 26th, 4:00pm-5:15pm (before practice)
- Before practices for rest of season: 5:00pm-5:15pm
Program Duration, Practice Times & Practice Location
- The program runs for eight weeks from Tuesday April 25th to Thursday June 16th.
- Practices are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
- Program will take place at the Laurentian University Community Track.
Age Category
- Grades 4-8
Membership Fee
- Cost of the eight-week Bobcat program is $120 per athlete, $200 per family.
Optional Track Meet
- The program includes the optional Legion District H championships, tentatively to be held on Saturday June 11th at the Laurentian track. A $5.00 entry fee per event will be required for this meet and transportation to the meet is the parents' responsibility. Age-group athletes from North Bay to the Sault are involved in this competition.
Typical Session
- A typical practice begins with a short warmup run, followed by an active warmup routine and drills to practice proper running form and mechanics. These drills are followed by instruction in one or two events. The final 10-15 minutes of each session is spent playing a running-related game, such as ultimate frisbee, soccer, obstacle course relay. A short stretching session completes each session. Sessions last approximately 75 minutes.
Contact Us
- Meghan Juuti (Head Bobcat Coach) at: MEGHAN.juuti@cambriancollege.ca
- Dick Moss (Track North Coach) at: coach@peupdate.com
Program Description
- The Bobcat Program is designed to introduce young runners to the basics of track and field training-specifically the running and jumping events. Sprinting, middle distance running, relays and jumping are practiced with an emphasis on fun, skill development and personal improvement. Participants are divided into ability/age groups and focus on exercises, drills and games that match their current abilities. All Bobcat athletes can chose to participate in the Legion Meet held in June.
Our Goal
- We hope that runners will leave the Bobcat Program with an improved fitness level, good running mechanics, and a desire to continue in the sport. Grade sevens and eights are welcome to continue summer training with Track North and are welcome to become Track North members throughout their high school years and beyond.
Registration 2011
- Monday April 25th, 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Laurentian University Track (registration only)
- Tuesday April 26th, 4:00pm-5:15pm (before practice)
- Before practices for rest of season: 5:00pm-5:15pm
Program Duration, Practice Times & Practice Location
- The program runs for eight weeks from Tuesday April 25th to Thursday June 16th.
- Practices are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
- Program will take place at the Laurentian University Community Track.
Age Category
- Grades 4-8
Membership Fee
- Cost of the eight-week Bobcat program is $120 per athlete, $200 per family.
Optional Track Meet
- The program includes the optional Legion District H championships, tentatively to be held on Saturday June 11th at the Laurentian track. A $5.00 entry fee per event will be required for this meet and transportation to the meet is the parents' responsibility. Age-group athletes from North Bay to the Sault are involved in this competition.
Typical Session
- A typical practice begins with a short warmup run, followed by an active warmup routine and drills to practice proper running form and mechanics. These drills are followed by instruction in one or two events. The final 10-15 minutes of each session is spent playing a running-related game, such as ultimate frisbee, soccer, obstacle course relay. A short stretching session completes each session. Sessions last approximately 75 minutes.
Contact Us
- Meghan Juuti (Head Bobcat Coach) at: MEGHAN.juuti@cambriancollege.ca
- Dick Moss (Track North Coach) at: coach@peupdate.com
