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High School

Ages 14-18 + Post Secondary
  • Cross Country + Endurance Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes competing in fall CROSS COUNTRY and spring/summer MIDDLE DISTANCE track events. In the fall, this group trains for cross country competitions on local trails and the track. Group distance runs, fartleks, hills and interval training activities are used to prepare for XC club and BC School Sports competitions. Following the xc season, training transitions to preparation for the spring track + field season. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in the winter. Athletes typically take a short break around Christmas. In January, track sessions and long runs are used to prepare athletes for the competitive season in middle distance running events (800m, 1500m, steeplechase etc.) Three workouts are offered per week with additional training available for more competitive senior athletes. Coaches send out a weekly plan designed to progress each individual athlete to their peak performance in time for competition season. COACHES: Tyler Heisterman, Win Myint
  • Speed + Power Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes interested in SPEED/POWER events which includes sprints (100m-400m), hurdles, jumps, throws and multi-events (pentathlon, decathlon). The fall/winter months are used to build a base for more event-specific training that begins in the new year. Starting in October, the general preparation phase focuses on speed and explosive power development with medicine ball, plyometrics, sprints, core work, circuits, hills, mobility and specific skill development. High performance athletes usually participate in a strength program which involves additional training time. Regular attendance is highly recommended. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in winter. Training becomes more event-specific in late winter/early spring as competition season approaches. Spring training officially starts in early March. Athletes at all levels work with event area coaches to identify goals and create individualized training plans designed to promote peak performances at competitions at the club, provincial and national levels. The track + field season begins in early March and carries through the high school competition season until the provincial club Jamboree in July (and longer for those who are selected to BC Teams.) COACHES: Mike Viers, Sprints, Combined Events Wanda Urbanowicz: Sprints, Hurdles Bernie Katzberg: Hammer Throw Ann Polman-Tuin: Javelin, Shot Put Sven Donaldson: Pole Vault Marc Paris: High Jump Claude Therrien: Long Jump ​
  • Throws: Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, Hammer Throw
    High school athletes interested in throws will train through the fall/winter with the speed + power group and do more specific throws training when coaches are available. Training begins in October and focuses on strength, power and technique development that will lay the foundation for the competitive spring/summer season. Multi-event athletes (pentathletes, decathletes) will also train with this group.
  • Jumps: High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault
    Vertical and horizontal jumps athletes typically train with the speed + power group for the fall/winter conditioning season. with some limited opportunities for jump specific training during the off season. Come Spring, athletes will train with jump-specific coaches to prepare for the competition season.
  • Personal Goals
    Our coaching philosophy stresses improvement at all levels and welcomes anyone regardless of their athletic background. The Club provides coaching for the athlete to achieve their own personal goals. As the ability of the athlete develops and more specialized guidance becomes necessary, individualized programs can be tailored to each athlete. Such a decision is at the discretion of the coaches involved. ​ In many cases, different age groupings will have the same coach and follow similar schedules but this does not mean that all groups train together. We make an effort as a Club to separate athletes of different ability levels and ages where appropriate, and combine groups where mutually beneficial arrangements are possible. Any questions about the suitability of the programs are done on a case by case basis by coaches. Contact Head Coach wanda@nanaimotrack.com if you have any questions.

The NTFC High School Program centers on the Long Term Athlete Development Pathway where athletes are Training to Train, Learning to Compete, Training to Compete and Learning to Win. As such, this program introduces athletes to the performance pathway of Athletics.

Junior Development Program

Ages 9-13 

​The Junior Development (JD) program gives young children the opportunity to develop physical literacy, learn Track & Field specific skills, develop speed and fitness and compete in the context of the Learning to Train and Training to Train stages of LTAD. The aim is to have fun, make new friends and build a healthy community. 

  • Cross Country + Endurance Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes competing in fall CROSS COUNTRY and spring/summer MIDDLE DISTANCE track events. In the fall, this group trains for cross country competitions on local trails and the track. Group distance runs, fartleks, hills and interval training activities are used to prepare for XC club and BC School Sports competitions. Following the xc season, training transitions to preparation for the spring track + field season. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in the winter. Athletes typically take a short break around Christmas. In January, track sessions and long runs are used to prepare athletes for the competitive season in middle distance running events (800m, 1500m, steeplechase etc.) Three workouts are offered per week with additional training available for more competitive senior athletes. Coaches send out a weekly plan designed to progress each individual athlete to their peak performance in time for competition season. COACHES: Tyler Heisterman, Win Myint
  • Speed + Power Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes interested in SPEED/POWER events which includes sprints (100m-400m), hurdles, jumps, throws and multi-events (pentathlon, decathlon). The fall/winter months are used to build a base for more event-specific training that begins in the new year. Starting in October, the general preparation phase focuses on speed and explosive power development with medicine ball, plyometrics, sprints, core work, circuits, hills, mobility and specific skill development. High performance athletes usually participate in a strength program which involves additional training time. Regular attendance is highly recommended. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in winter. Training becomes more event-specific in late winter/early spring as competition season approaches. Spring training officially starts in early March. Athletes at all levels work with event area coaches to identify goals and create individualized training plans designed to promote peak performances at competitions at the club, provincial and national levels. The track + field season begins in early March and carries through the high school competition season until the provincial club Jamboree in July (and longer for those who are selected to BC Teams.) COACHES: Mike Viers, Sprints, Combined Events Wanda Urbanowicz: Sprints, Hurdles Bernie Katzberg: Hammer Throw Ann Polman-Tuin: Javelin, Shot Put Sven Donaldson: Pole Vault Marc Paris: High Jump Claude Therrien: Long Jump ​
  • Throws: Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, Hammer Throw
    High school athletes interested in throws will train through the fall/winter with the speed + power group and do more specific throws training when coaches are available. Training begins in October and focuses on strength, power and technique development that will lay the foundation for the competitive spring/summer season. Multi-event athletes (pentathletes, decathletes) will also train with this group.
  • Jumps: High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault
    Vertical and horizontal jumps athletes typically train with the speed + power group for the fall/winter conditioning season. with some limited opportunities for jump specific training during the off season. Come Spring, athletes will train with jump-specific coaches to prepare for the competition season.
  • Personal Goals
    Our coaching philosophy stresses improvement at all levels and welcomes anyone regardless of their athletic background. The Club provides coaching for the athlete to achieve their own personal goals. As the ability of the athlete develops and more specialized guidance becomes necessary, individualized programs can be tailored to each athlete. Such a decision is at the discretion of the coaches involved. ​ In many cases, different age groupings will have the same coach and follow similar schedules but this does not mean that all groups train together. We make an effort as a Club to separate athletes of different ability levels and ages where appropriate, and combine groups where mutually beneficial arrangements are possible. Any questions about the suitability of the programs are done on a case by case basis by coaches. Contact Head Coach wanda@nanaimotrack.com if you have any questions.

Masters

Ages 35+

The NTFC Masters group is a small, dedicated team of athletes ages 35+ that trains year-round for indoor and outdoor competition.  Our athletes participate in all athletics events including sprints, hurdles, throws, jumps, pentathlon and decathlon and compete in Island, provincial, national and international meets. 

  • Cross Country + Endurance Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes competing in fall CROSS COUNTRY and spring/summer MIDDLE DISTANCE track events. In the fall, this group trains for cross country competitions on local trails and the track. Group distance runs, fartleks, hills and interval training activities are used to prepare for XC club and BC School Sports competitions. Following the xc season, training transitions to preparation for the spring track + field season. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in the winter. Athletes typically take a short break around Christmas. In January, track sessions and long runs are used to prepare athletes for the competitive season in middle distance running events (800m, 1500m, steeplechase etc.) Three workouts are offered per week with additional training available for more competitive senior athletes. Coaches send out a weekly plan designed to progress each individual athlete to their peak performance in time for competition season. COACHES: Tyler Heisterman, Win Myint
  • Speed + Power Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes interested in SPEED/POWER events which includes sprints (100m-400m), hurdles, jumps, throws and multi-events (pentathlon, decathlon). The fall/winter months are used to build a base for more event-specific training that begins in the new year. Starting in October, the general preparation phase focuses on speed and explosive power development with medicine ball, plyometrics, sprints, core work, circuits, hills, mobility and specific skill development. High performance athletes usually participate in a strength program which involves additional training time. Regular attendance is highly recommended. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in winter. Training becomes more event-specific in late winter/early spring as competition season approaches. Spring training officially starts in early March. Athletes at all levels work with event area coaches to identify goals and create individualized training plans designed to promote peak performances at competitions at the club, provincial and national levels. The track + field season begins in early March and carries through the high school competition season until the provincial club Jamboree in July (and longer for those who are selected to BC Teams.) COACHES: Mike Viers, Sprints, Combined Events Wanda Urbanowicz: Sprints, Hurdles Bernie Katzberg: Hammer Throw Ann Polman-Tuin: Javelin, Shot Put Sven Donaldson: Pole Vault Marc Paris: High Jump Claude Therrien: Long Jump ​
  • Throws: Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, Hammer Throw
    High school athletes interested in throws will train through the fall/winter with the speed + power group and do more specific throws training when coaches are available. Training begins in October and focuses on strength, power and technique development that will lay the foundation for the competitive spring/summer season. Multi-event athletes (pentathletes, decathletes) will also train with this group.
  • Jumps: High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault
    Vertical and horizontal jumps athletes typically train with the speed + power group for the fall/winter conditioning season. with some limited opportunities for jump specific training during the off season. Come Spring, athletes will train with jump-specific coaches to prepare for the competition season.
  • Personal Goals
    Our coaching philosophy stresses improvement at all levels and welcomes anyone regardless of their athletic background. The Club provides coaching for the athlete to achieve their own personal goals. As the ability of the athlete develops and more specialized guidance becomes necessary, individualized programs can be tailored to each athlete. Such a decision is at the discretion of the coaches involved. ​ In many cases, different age groupings will have the same coach and follow similar schedules but this does not mean that all groups train together. We make an effort as a Club to separate athletes of different ability levels and ages where appropriate, and combine groups where mutually beneficial arrangements are possible. Any questions about the suitability of the programs are done on a case by case basis by coaches. Contact Head Coach wanda@nanaimotrack.com if you have any questions.

Track Tots + Rascals

TOTS 3-5 yrs / RASCALS 6-8 yrs

Track Rascals is a FUN, non-competitive introduction to the basic skills of Track & Field based on the Athletics Canada Run, Jump, Throw Program. This grassroots development program teaches the FUNdamental movements skills of running, jumping and throwing using track and field inspired games, activities, and skill challenges. Find out more about Grassroots Track and Field.

  • Cross Country + Endurance Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes competing in fall CROSS COUNTRY and spring/summer MIDDLE DISTANCE track events. In the fall, this group trains for cross country competitions on local trails and the track. Group distance runs, fartleks, hills and interval training activities are used to prepare for XC club and BC School Sports competitions. Following the xc season, training transitions to preparation for the spring track + field season. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in the winter. Athletes typically take a short break around Christmas. In January, track sessions and long runs are used to prepare athletes for the competitive season in middle distance running events (800m, 1500m, steeplechase etc.) Three workouts are offered per week with additional training available for more competitive senior athletes. Coaches send out a weekly plan designed to progress each individual athlete to their peak performance in time for competition season. COACHES: Tyler Heisterman, Win Myint
  • Speed + Power Group Overview
    This program is for high school-aged athletes interested in SPEED/POWER events which includes sprints (100m-400m), hurdles, jumps, throws and multi-events (pentathlon, decathlon). The fall/winter months are used to build a base for more event-specific training that begins in the new year. Starting in October, the general preparation phase focuses on speed and explosive power development with medicine ball, plyometrics, sprints, core work, circuits, hills, mobility and specific skill development. High performance athletes usually participate in a strength program which involves additional training time. Regular attendance is highly recommended. Some indoor competition opportunities may be available in winter. Training becomes more event-specific in late winter/early spring as competition season approaches. Spring training officially starts in early March. Athletes at all levels work with event area coaches to identify goals and create individualized training plans designed to promote peak performances at competitions at the club, provincial and national levels. The track + field season begins in early March and carries through the high school competition season until the provincial club Jamboree in July (and longer for those who are selected to BC Teams.) COACHES: Mike Viers, Sprints, Combined Events Wanda Urbanowicz: Sprints, Hurdles Bernie Katzberg: Hammer Throw Ann Polman-Tuin: Javelin, Shot Put Sven Donaldson: Pole Vault Marc Paris: High Jump Claude Therrien: Long Jump ​
  • Throws: Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, Hammer Throw
    High school athletes interested in throws will train through the fall/winter with the speed + power group and do more specific throws training when coaches are available. Training begins in October and focuses on strength, power and technique development that will lay the foundation for the competitive spring/summer season. Multi-event athletes (pentathletes, decathletes) will also train with this group.
  • Jumps: High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault
    Vertical and horizontal jumps athletes typically train with the speed + power group for the fall/winter conditioning season. with some limited opportunities for jump specific training during the off season. Come Spring, athletes will train with jump-specific coaches to prepare for the competition season.
  • Personal Goals
    Our coaching philosophy stresses improvement at all levels and welcomes anyone regardless of their athletic background. The Club provides coaching for the athlete to achieve their own personal goals. As the ability of the athlete develops and more specialized guidance becomes necessary, individualized programs can be tailored to each athlete. Such a decision is at the discretion of the coaches involved. ​ In many cases, different age groupings will have the same coach and follow similar schedules but this does not mean that all groups train together. We make an effort as a Club to separate athletes of different ability levels and ages where appropriate, and combine groups where mutually beneficial arrangements are possible. Any questions about the suitability of the programs are done on a case by case basis by coaches. Contact Head Coach wanda@nanaimotrack.com if you have any questions.
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