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

- Sue Kydd, President - Universal Athletics Club

PLEASE NOTE:

• We have two track and field facilities - Bear Creek Park (Surrey) and North Delta Secondary - choose to attend one ​site's pracices
• 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 & Field Facility OR
Bear Creek Park Track & Field Facility (Surrey)

SCHEDULE
2 days per week from May through July

REGISTER - 2026 info coming in spring

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
AGES: 9 - 13

​Building on the initial introduction training program, Junior Development (JD) offers the 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 our club.

LOCATION
North Delta Secondary School Track & Field Facility OR
Bear Creek Park Track & Field Facility (Surrey)

TRAINING
2 days per week from September through November
2-3 days per week from February/March through July

REGISTER - here

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 & Field Facility OR
Bear Creek Park Track & Field Facility (Surrey)

TRAINING
3-5 sessions per week from September through July
(includes track & field, trail conditioning, and resistance)
*Additional gym training for an added fee at coaches' discretion

REGISTER - here

U20 - Open 
AGES: 18 - 34

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

LOCATION
North Delta Secondary School Track & Field Facility OR
Bear Creek Park Track & Field Facility (Surrey)

TRAINING
3-5 sessions per week from September through July
(includes track & field, trail conditioning, and resistance)
*Additional gym training for an added fee at coaches' discretion
​
REGISTER - here

MASTERS
AGES: 35 and up

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