Track North Bobcat Program

 2025 ON-LINE REGISTRATION - Click Here!

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Program Description
The "Bobcats" is our program for elementary school-aged athletes. It's designed to teach runners the basics of track and field training – specifically the running and horizontal jumping events. Sprinting, middle distance running, relays and long jumping are practiced with an emphasis on fun, skill development and personal improvement. Participants are divided into abilities/age groups and focus on exercises, drills, games and workouts that match their current abilities. All Bobcat athletes can choose to participate in the District H Legion meet in June.

Our Goal
The training activities we employ are age-appropriate, fun-focused, and align with Athletics Canada' Long Term Development Model (LTAD). We hope that runners will leave the Bobcat program with an improved fitness level, good running mechanics, and the desire to continue in the sport. Advanced Grade 7's and 8's may be invited to continue summer training with the senior Track North group and are welcome to become Track North members throughout their high school years and beyond.

Registration 2025 (Laurentian University Track - Main Stadium)
  • On-line registration 
  • If you cannot register online - please contact Angela Mozzon via email (see contact information at bottom of page once program is confirmed).
Registration Fees
  • Cost of the eight-week Bobcat program is $210 per athlete. 
  • For families with 3 or more siblings participating, the maximum fee is $520.​
Program Duration, Practice Times & Practice Location, 2025
  • The program runs for eight weeks from Tuesday April 29 to Thursday June 19.
  • Practices are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Program will take place at the Laurentian University Community Track
  • Practices run rain or shine!  Be prepared for all weather!
Age Categories
  • Grades 3-8 (Ages 8 to 13)
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.
Note About Parking: Please use Lot G (by the outdoor climbing wall) to park for both Bobcat Registration and for drop off/pick up for each practice. Cost is about $2 per hour, payable at the machine or by Hotspot Mobile app. Parking in the small lot behind the track (close to Loach's Trail) will often lead to a parking ticket. Parking anywhere along the stadium road will also lead to a parking ticket. Thanks for understanding!

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