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Otherwise, please continue scrolling to see all Track & Field programs offered through LU Athletics!
Track and Field
U12 & U14 Track Developmental Program
Program Focus: Technical Foundations, Multi-Event Discovery & Skill Mastery
This program is the perfect entry point for kids new to the sport, as well as those looking to refine their competitive edge. We bridge the gap between “play” and “performance” by providing a supportive environment where athletes can discover their favorite events while building an athletic “engine.”
- Sprinting & Relays: We introduce the mechanics of the block start and the teamwork required for high-speed baton exchanges for relay events.
- Hurdling & Jumping: Athletes get hands-on experience with standard hurdles and jumping mats, learning advanced mechanics through safe, step-by-step progressions.
- Integrated Endurance: We build “the tank” through fun, varied distance training that ensures athletes are fit, fast, and resilient across all events.
- The Collegiate Edge: By training alongside record-holding collegiate athletes, kids see firsthand what’s possible while receiving elite-level foundational coaching in Thunder Bay.
The Goal: To help every athlete find their “event” while building the technical base required for long-term success in track or any other high-level sport.
Dates & Times:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, starting Mar 31st through until June 4th
- 6:00 to 7:30 pm – registration available for single day or both day registrations
Division Ages
- U12 – for birth years 2014, 2015, and 2016 (Grades 4, 5, and 6)
- U14 – for birth years 2012 & 2013 (Grade 7 & 8)
Cost:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays – $200
- Single Day Registration Only – $120
Click here to register online!
U9 Track Future Stars Program
Program Focus: Joy of Movement, Foundational Skills & Sport Discovery
Our U9 program is designed to ignite a passion for track and field. We believe that at this age, the best way to learn is through play. In a high-energy, game-based atmosphere, our coaches introduce the fundamentals of:
- The Sprint: Developing a powerful “piston” or “cyclical” stride.
- The Flight: Learning the basics of jumping into our jumping mats.
- The Clearance: Fun and safe introductions to rhythmic hurdling.
Why Join? We don’t just “run laps.” We build “Physical Literacy.” Your child will develop the coordination and confidence that will serve them in every sport they ever play.
Dates & Times:
- Saturdays, April 11th until June 13th
- No session on Saturday, May 2nd due to LU’s annual electrical shutdown
- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Division Ages
- U9 is for birth years 2017, 2018, and 2019 (Grades 1, 2, and 3)
Cost:
- $90
Click here to register online!
Registration Instructions
- Navigate to our registration portal at: https://luathletics.lakeheadu.ca/
- Log in to your account by clicking “Sign In” at the top right of our registration portal. Be sure to use the main username/email box to sign in, unless you are a lakehead faculty, student, or staff. If you are a current lakehead faculty, student, or staff with a MyInfo login, please select “click here for Lakehead User login” and use those credentials.
- For first time users, hit “sign up” at the bottom of the pop up box. Please create your user account using the parents information. Do not create the account in your child’s name.
- If you do not remember your username or password, you can hit “trouble logging in” to get your username sent to you or request a password reset email. You can also email athleticsfrontdesk@lakeheadu.ca or activeu@lakeheadu.ca for account access support
- Navigate to your program of choice by going to Program Registration, selecting the classification “Youth Programs”, and then selecting the correct “Semester”. You can narrow your search further by “Category” if desired (ActiveU, Basketball, etc.)
- Select your desired program.
- Click “Register” next to the offering you are wanting to register for. Then, click “register” next to your child’s name. If your child is not there, click “add a family member” to create their profile
- If the register button is missing, it is likely that you or your child are missing a birthday on your profile! You can edit or add birthdays by hitting your username in the top right corner of the page. You’ll need to change the ‘Viewing As’ person to the individual whose birthday you are trying to change, and then can hit the edit button.
- Complete the camp registration steps
- For the waiver page, be sure to click on the grey box and then sign in the white pop up box
- For the custom prompts, make sure you have selected a response for all required questions
- Check out
- You will receive a confirmation email if registration has been completed correctly.