Communication

There is much information to be distributed throughout the year. In an effort to ensure timely distribution of club happenings to athletes and parents, we have established a number of communication paths to get the word out:
 - hand out sheets at the track
 - emails from coaches and club administrators
 - Web Page saskatoontrack.com

Track Meet Registration & Fees

Registration for track meets takes place two weeks prior to a meet from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the track. A table is set up near the warm up area, and receipts will be issued. Athletes will be notified by the above mentioned methods of communication. Once the registration fees have been paid to the meet organizers, refunds will not be given. Athletes will not be registered until fees are paid. If you register late, all appropriate late fees will be applied depending on the meet. Typically event fees in Saskatchewan are $10.00 per event. Fees may vary up and down for meets in other provinces.

Club Work Requirement

STFC relies solely on volunteers for its operations success. Many of our members perform hundreds of hours of volunteer labor for the club – all of which is greatly appreciated by athletes and parents and by our community. This year we are implementing a policy, which requires a $100 volunteer commitment from each athlete. A minimum of 10 volunteer hours is required for each athlete registered with the club, in order to recoup your $100. Volunteer hours include volunteering at track meets (track or field events), road race, auction or working in the lunch room as well as bringing food items for the lunch room. Once all 10 hours are completed a refund will be issued.

Fundraising Requirement

STFC engages in fund-raising to help defray the costs of operating the club. Each member of STFC is required to sell two books of raffle tickets. In addition all senior level athletes are required to help with our major fundraising effort, the STFC Auction.

Other Ways you can Help

The Administration of the club requires dedicated parents to:
- serve on the board of directors
- help with registration for track meets
- Chaperone Club competition trips
- Solicit donations, sell tickets for Auction

Volunteering in this capacity can be rewarding, and informative. Your time and talents are greatly appreciated.

Payment and Refund Policy/Termination of Membership

1. For voluntary withdrawal, a full refund of unused membership fees will apply only when 30 days written notice is provided to the club. Otherwise, an additional amount equivalent to one month’s membership fees will be assessed to the athlete.

2. If an injury or illness extends past one month, upon producing a medical certificate, fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis from the time the injury or illness occurred. Athletes who have suspended their membership for injury or illness are not allowed to participate in or attend training sessions. A $30 reactivation fee will be assessed if/ when the athlete resumes his/her membership.

3. Saskatchewan Athletics fees and Hub City Track Council fees and raffle tickets are non-refundable.

Registration Policy

1. Registration fees set by the club are payable in one lump sum or with three cheques. One at time of registration, November 15 and February 1.

2. Full payment includes club fees, Saskatchewan Athletics fee, Hub City Council Fee and raffle tickets.

3. If registration takes place after November 30th, club registration fees will be pro-rated. Saskatchewan Athletics fee, Hub City Council fee and raffle tickets must be paid with the first payment and are not prorated.

4. If registration takes place after January 1st the raffle tickets do not have to be paid for, but a late registration fee of $50.00 will be charged. If training commences before January 15th but no official registration has taken placed, raffle tickets, Saskatchewan Athletics fee, and the Hub City Council fee will still have to paid for.

5. Any fees in arrears will constitute suspension from track privileges until the account is up-to-date. After 14 days a letter will be sent home with the athlete. Any fees still in arrears 7 days after the letter is sent will result in athlete suspension.

General Program Description

Athletes aged 8-11 train one day per week, Tuesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30. All training session take place at the Saskatoon Field House.

Coach to Athlete ratio is kept low to ensure quality instruction. STFC is proud to offer a Run, Jump, Throw curriculum to athletes of this group that has been certified by both Athletics Canada, and the IAAF. Athletes learn different movement patterns that translate into track and field events. This broad based approach ensures that the athletes experience personal levels of success while learning track and field fundamentals.

Competitions

It is recommended that Junior Development take part in all local Saskatoon Track meets. The dates for these meets are located at the back of this booklet. If you have any questions about the meets please talk to your athletes coach.

General Program Description

This program is for athletes born in 1995 and 1996 train two days per week, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30. All training session take place at the Saskatoon Field House until the end of April when we move to Griffith Stadium.

In this crucial stage of learning, athletes are exposed to all event areas of track & field. A broad based skill development program centres on the teaching of specific skills and running mechanics, as well as introductory core strength and weight bearing exercises.

Competitions

It is recommended that Intermediate Bantam Athletes take part in all local Saskatoon Track meets, and if so desired our competition trips. Parents of bantam aged athletes must accompany them on these trips. The dates for these meets are located at the back of this booklet. If you have any questions about the meets please talk to your athletes coach.

STFC offers a subsidy on all travel trips, with the club picking up 30% of the cost.

General Program Description

This program is for athletes born in 1993 and 1994 train three days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30. . All training session take place at the Saskatoon Field House until the end of April when we move to Griffith Stadium.

Similar to the Bantam Program, athletes are exposed to all event areas of track & field. Now, however, an increased level of specialization begins, and more intense training begins. We still feel however that all athletes still benefit greatly from continued exposure to all event areas.

Competitions

It is recommended that Intermediate Midget Athletes take part in all local Saskatoon Track meets, and our out of town competition trips, provincial championships and provincial teams they are invited to. The dates for the meets are located at the back of this booklet. If you have any questions about the meets please talk to your athletes coach.

STFC offers a subsidy on all travel trips, with the club picking up 30% of the cost.

General Program Description

The Competition 1 Program is for athletes born in 1990/91/92. Competition 1 Program Athletes train four days each week varying depending on the athlete event areas, but typically Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This program is competition based for athletes who are striving for more intensive training and competitive opportunities, but are unable or not ready to commit to a full time training program.

Along with a Coordinating Coach, there are event-specific coaches for all event areas including sprints, hurdles, high jump, long jump, distance/cross country, relays, starts and throws. The program is competition based, and specialization does occur, but athletes are still encouraged to try and participate in a broad range of events.

Competitions

It is recommended that Competition 1 Athletes take part in all local Saskatoon Track meets, our out of town competition trips, provincial championships and provincial teams they are invited to. The dates for the meets are located at the back of this booklet. If you have any questions about the meets please talk to your athletes coach. Also, National Championship participation begins at this stage.

STFC offers a subsidy on all travel trips including National Championships, with the club picking up 30% of the cost.

General Program Description

This program area is for athletes aged 16 and up, and they train 5 or 6 days a week for 11 months of the year, typically mid September to mid August. Athletes have personal coaches and training plans in all of the various event areas. Training is usually specialized in the throwing events, sprinting and hurdling events, jumping events, distance/cross country events, and the combined events (decathlon & heptathlon)

Competitions

Senior Group Athletes take part in all local Saskatoon Track meets, our out of town competition trips, provincial championships, national championships they qualify for, and provincial teams they are invited to. The dates for the meets are located at the back of this booklet. If you have any questions about the meets please talk to your athletes coach.

STFC offers a subsidy on all travel trips including National Championships, with the club picking up 30% of the cost.

International Team Assistance

In the years that STFC is fortunate enough to have athletes represent Canada at International Competitions, the club has set up a fund which athletes can access to help cover the costs associated with participating on the National Team. Only fulltime athletes can access this funding.