Athlete In Training

Ages 9 - 14  

This program focuses on the development of sports skills, physical literacy, fitness, nutritional, and mental skills of healthy athletes in a safe non-competitive environment. Our goal is to create athletes that will be active for life in a fun atmosphere. 

Each program is a maximum of 6 weeks and is held at the Westmount Fitness Centre (12840-109 Ave NW).  There are many flexible options depending on the athlete's interests. Choose mornings, afternoons or both.  Add in some day camps and the athlete will be well on their way to developing active healthy habits for life.  

Morning programs: 7:00 - 8:15 am

In this program, athletes will be increasing their stamina, strength and flexibility in a way that is fun while encouraging good habits and proper techniques. Throughout the course of this program, individuals will improve their physical attributes and ability to learn and participate in sport.

Afternoon programs: 3:30 - 5:45 pm

3:30 - 3:45 - Snack, socialization and games in the common room such as mini sticks, mini basketball, ping pong, foosball and board games.

3:45 - 5:00 The active part of the Athletic Development sessions will always start with a warm-up and end with a cool down, which will teach the athletes static and dynamic stretches which help prevent injuries. The coaches will bring all athletes together and give a short lesson on the different aspects of athletic development, and how we properly use our bodies in an athletic setting. Topics such as nutrition, hydration, recovery, fair play, sportsmanship, and mental preparation will be addressed. The athletes will then begin learning important sports skills for the program they have registered for.  Coaches will use a play based model where fundamental movement skills will be correlated to the skills and techniques of each sport.

At 5:00 all of the athletes will be back in the indoor common room where they may decide to play a game of foosball, play some ping pong, or just socialize with friends.