"We are not just building athletes, we are developing citizens.”

- Sue Kydd, President - Universal Athletics Club

PLEASE NOTE:

• 2024/2025 season practices will be held at North Delta Secondary School Track & Field Facility unless otherwise stated by coaches
• Bear Creek Park Track & Field Facility is under construction and closed for practice until further notice
• Any cancellations or changes to practice times or locations will be announced by coaches at least 1 hour ahead of time on WhatsApp

RASCALS    
AGES: 6 - 8

Universal Athletics Club offers a comprehensive fundamental athletic training program to begin teaching young children agility, balance, coordination and speed. Following the program allows young athletes to incorporate physical activity as an essential component of their daily routine throughout life. This program is an introduction to structure in their daily play without the stress of competition.

LOCATION
North Delta Secondary School Track

SCHEDULE
2 days per week May-July

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
AGES: 9 - 13

​Building on the initial introduction training program, Junior Development (JD) offers the Universal athlete the chance to begin technical training for competition in a wide variety of track and field events offered by BC Athletics. Strength development is continued. Additionally, the athlete is trained in a variety of modalities such as running, jumping, and throwing events to see where their specific talents lie. Athletes at this stage will be given the opportunity by their coaches to enter into specific competitive events where the athlete will represent Universal Athletics Club at Sanctioned Track Meets both in Cross Country and Track events.

LOCATION
North Delta Secondary School Track

TRAINING
3 days per week from September through July

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U16 - U18
AGES: 14 - 17

At this stage formal weight training is introduced to help the athlete develop general strength. Planned training and competition modelling is introduced, and the program becomes more structured with a defined taper and peak in the season. This requires ongoing individual evaluation and modification by the coaches. Introduction to event area specific training begins at this time. Protocols are developed to identify the athlete's specific strengths and weaknesses. Event area specialization occurs. ​

​LOCATION
North Delta Secondary School Track

TRAINING
3-4 days per week from September through July
*Additional gym training for an added fee at coaches' discretion

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U20 - Open 
AGES: 18 - 34

Strenuous training continues at this stage, with the coaches actively working to help the athlete exceed his or her ability through enhancement of strengths and continual improvement on weaknesses. Event specialization continues.

LOCATION
North Delta Secondary School Track

TRAINING
U20: 5-6 sessions per week from Sept to July
Open: 6-9 sessions per week from Sept to July
​*Additional gym training for an added fee at coaches' discretion

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MASTERS
AGES: 35 and up

Training plans for masters are individually created; please contact us to learn more