2023 Spring / Summer Training Programs
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MASTERS
HIGH SCHOOL ENDURANCE
This program is for athletes competing in middle distance (400m + up) track and steeplechase events. In the Fall, this group trains for cross country race competitions.
Coaches: Tyler Heisterman, Win Myint
TRAINING SCHEDULE: STARTING FEB 28 - MID JULY
TUESDAYS + THURSDAYS 4:30-6:00PM; SATURDAYS 9:30-11:00AM
HIGH SCHOOL SPEED + POWER
This program is for athletes competing in sprint events (100m-400m), sprint + long hurdles, jumpers, vaulters and multi-event athletes.
Coaches: Mike Viers + Wanda Urbanowicz (sprints and hurdles), Sven Donaldson (pole vault)
TRAINING SCHEDULE: STARTING FEBRUARY 28 - MID JULY
**TUESDAY, THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30PM; SATURDAYS 9:30-11:00AM
**practices for jumpers (LJ, TJ, HJ, PV) and hurdlers may vary based on coach availability.
HIGH SCHOOL THROWS
This program is for throwers and multi-event athletes competing in hammer throw, discus, javelin and shot put.
Coaches: Philip Vannini, Bernie Katzberg, Ann Polman-Tuin
TRAINING SCHEDULE: STARTING FEB 28 - MID JULY
*TUESDAY, THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30PM; SATURDAYS 9:30-11:00AM
*individual throw events may vary schedules depending on coach availability.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (JD): ages 9 - 13 (Born 2010-2014)
REGISTRATION FULL - Email registration@nanaimotrack.com to be added to the Waitlist
Read about the JD program HERE
PRACTICE SCHEDULE: STARTING APRIL 4 - JUNE 29
TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS 6:00PM - 7:30PM
TRACK RASCALS : ages 6 - 8 (Born 2015-2017)
Read about the Track Rascals program and the schedule HERE
SESSION 1 FULL; SESSION 2 HAS MINIMAL SPACES REMAINING
MASTERS : ages 35 + UP
Read about the MASTERS program HERE
PRACTICE SCHEDULE: STARTING MARCH 1
TUESDAY/THURSDAYS 10:00 - 11:00AM; SATURDAYS 11:00AM - 12:30PM
2021/2022 Cross Country and Fall/Winter Training Programs
HIGH SCHOOL ENDURANCE
The cross country season runs from September until the end of November. Following the xc season, winter training for middle distance track events begins. Sessions are held at the Rotary Bowl, Westwood Lake and Beban Park.
Coaches: Tyler Heisterman, Win Myint
HIGH SCHOOL SPEED + POWER
Speed and power training for sprinters, jumpers, hurdlers, vaulters and multi-event athletes.
Coaches: Mike Viers + Wanda Urbanowicz (sprints and hurdles), Sven Donaldson (pole vault), Marc Paris (high jump),
HIGH SCHOOL THROWS
Strength and conditioning in preparation for competitive throws - hammer, discus, javelin and shot put. Focus on general conditioning, learning throwing technique, strength + power development.
Coaches: Philip Vannini, Bernie Katzberg
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (JD): ages 9 - 13
The Fall JD program centers around conditioning for cross country running and racing from September through November. After a December break, general preparation (January - March) focuses on building fundamental motor skills and progressing physical literacy in preparation for the run, jump and throw events that will be offered in the Spring track and field season (April - June).
Coaches: Cristi Lundman, Kim Cameron
MASTERS
Strength and conditioning for 35+ yr old athletes training for fun, fitness and Masters indoor and outdoor competition.
Coach: Wanda Urbanowicz