All members initially trying out will be required to register first with the club as a $50 "Non-Competitive Athlete" (fill in/print out the Non-Competitive Athlete Form & bring to first practice). Any subsequent registration after the tryout period will have the initial $50 applied toward that.
For prospective new members any decision to join the club will be based
on:
o ATTENDANCE at a few initial WORKOUTS,
o TALENT ASSESSMENT BY AT LEAST TWO COACHES taking into consideration
the Ontario Step Up To Excellence Program ENTRY LEVEL TIME STANDARDS as well
as how their ability level compares with their peer group within the
club,
o INTERVIEW with a Coach and parent(s), as applicable,
o YOUR COMMITMENT and PASSION for distance running,
o KEEN DESIRE to COMPETE, and
o STRONG COMMITMENT FOCUS to:
- COMMUNICATIONS (both ways)
- Being RESPECTFUL of other people and property.
- Being a TEAM PERSON
- EXECUTION OF TRAINING PROGRAM
- CONSISTENT WORK EFFORT
- Meeting other CLUB EXPECTATIONS such as FUNDRAISING,
as appropriate
Note:
The earliest age group considered in 2023 will be those born in 2012.
Club Entry Performance Standards
o ATOM (MTA) (2011 to 2012), SENIOR MINOR (MTA) (2009 to 2010), U14 (AO) (2010 to 2012)- No standard
o
U16 (2008 to 2009), U18 (2006 to 2007) - Standard of 10 seconds higher (new members) or 5 seconds higher (returning members) than the 1500m Level 1 event for the respective age/gender as noted under the Athletics Ontario Step Up To Excellence Program (to be achieved at a club time trial) OR achievement of any Level 1 or higher standard in a distance event in 2022.
o U20 (2004 & 2005), SENIORS & MASTERS (2003+) - Coach's decision
