1. TRACK RASCALS Future Olympians?

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3. Who are they?

4. TRACK RASCALS Who are they? BC Athletics members 6 to 8 years old

5. TRACK RASCALS Who are they? BC Athletics members 6 to 8 years old Non-competitive

6. TRACK RASCALS Why have them?

7. TRACK RASCALS Why have them? Introduce young athletes to track and field

8. TRACK RASCALS Why have them? Introduce young athletes to track and field Potential competitive athletes in future years

9. TRACK RASCALS Why have them? Introduce young athletes to track and field Potential competitive athletes in future years Opportunity for young athletes who don’t like team sports

10. TRACK RASCALS Why have them? Introduce young athletes to track and field Potential club athletes in future years Opportunity for young athletes who don’t like team sports Most other sports have programs at this age

11. TRACK RASCALS Peninsula Track’s program

12. TRACK RASCALS Peninsula Track’s program Started four years ago

13. TRACK RASCALS Peninsula Track’s program Started four years ago 22 members in 2004

14. TRACK RASCALS Peninsula Track’s program Started four years ago 22 members in 2004 Presented twice a week for 45 minutes

15. TRACK RASCALS Peninsula Track’s program Started four years ago 22 members in 2004 Presented twice a week for 45 minutes Ran 4 to 5 weeks in April

16. TRACK RASCALS Peninsula Track’s program Started four years ago 22 members in 2004 Presented twice a week for 45 minutes Ran 4 to 5 weeks in April Run by Dan Daniels with the aid of Tom Dingle

17. TRACK RASCALS Emphasis of Peninsula Track’s program

18. TRACK RASCALS Emphasis of Peninsula Track’s program Non-competitive

19. TRACK RASCALS Emphasis of Peninsula Track’s program Non-competitive Continuous activity

20. TRACK RASCALS Emphasis of Peninsula Track’s program Non-competitive Continuous activity Fun for the athletes

21. TRACK RASCALS Emphasis of Peninsula Track’s program Non-competitive Continuous activity Fun for the athletes Emphasis on activities of Track and Field

22. TRACK RASCALS Emphasis of Peninsula Track’s program Non-competitive Continuous activity Fun for the athletes Emphasis on Track and Field activities Used Run,Jump,Throw ideas where useful

23. TRACK RASCALS What do we do?

24. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? 10 minute warmup session

25. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? 10 minute warmup session Skipping, bounding, hopping

30. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? 10 minute warmup session Skipping, bounding, hopping Two foot bounding, duckwalking, running on all fours

34. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? 10 minute warmup session Skipping, bounding, hopping Two bounding, duckwalking, running on all fours All on a 10 m path out and back

35. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Running Sessions To 15m mark To 15m mark and back

36. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Running Sessions To 15m mark To 15m mark and back

40. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Running Sessions To 15m mark To 15m mark and back Shuttle relay (hand touch at 15m) Baton relay over 80m with 4 exchanges

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43. What do we do? Hurdling Sessions 12in hurdles One hurdle at first

45. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Hurdling Sessions 12in hurdles One hurdle at first Then two hurdles Then three and more

54. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Emphasis in running and hurdling sessions

55. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Emphasis in running and hurdling sessions Correct start - toe behind the line

56. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Emphasis in running and hurdling sessions Correct start - toe behind the line Running in lanes

57. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Emphasis in running and hurdling sessions Correct start - toe behind the line Running in lanes Running in right direction after receiving baton

58. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Emphasis in running and hurdling sessions Correct start - toe behind the line Running in lanes Running in right direction after receiving baton Running over the hurdles

59. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Throwing Session Turbo javelins (rocket ships) Correct pointing and aiming

60. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Throwing Session Turbo javelins (rocket ships) Correct pointing and aiming Emphasis on waiting in lines Staying behind line until told to pick up

63. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Throwing Session 2 kg shotputs (cannon balls) Two handed underhanded toss Bring hands up, toss

64. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Throwing Session 2 kg shotputs (cannon balls) Two handed underhanded toss Bring hands up, toss Emphasis on waiting in lines And obeying commands to wait to pick up

68. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Jumping Session Standing Long Jump Emphasize arm swing and lifting knees

70. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Jumping Session Standing Long Jump – arm swing and lifting knees 10 m running long jump

77. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Jumping Session “High Jump” – last two sessions Stand and jump backwards onto mat

78. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Jumping Session “High Jump” – last two sessions Stand and jump backwards onto mat Jumping onto mat any way (for fun)

80. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? End of Each Session Chat by and with the coach

81. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? End of Each Session Chat by and with the coach Optional run once around the track

82. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? End of Final Session Parents invited

84. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? End of Final Session Parents invited Presentation of certificates

86. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? End of Final Session Parents invited Presentation of certificates Presentation of Track Rascals T-shirt Juice and cookies

88. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Summary

89. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Summary Non-competitive

90. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Summary Non-competitive No runs timed, no jumps measured, etc.

91. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Summary Non-competitive No runs timed, no jumps measured, etc. Continuous activity

92. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Summary Non-competitive No runs timed, no jumps measured, etc. Continuous activity Important to maintain control (be firm)

93. TRACK RASCALS What do we do? Summary Non-competitive No runs timed, no jumps measured, etc. Continuous activity Important to maintain control (be firm) Make sure activities are FUN!

94. TRACK RASCALS Comments

95. TRACK RASCALS Comments Important to make them feel part of the club

96. TRACK RASCALS Comments Important to make them feel part of the club Our sessions held the same time as regular practices

97. TRACK RASCALS Comments Important to make them feel part of the club Our sessions held the same time as regular practices Certificate and T-shirts important

100. TRACK RASCALS Comments Important to make them feel part of the club Our sessions held the same time as regular practices Certificate and T-shirts important Put pictures up on club website

101. TRACK RASCALS Comments Important to make them feel part of the club Our sessions held the same time as regular practices Certificate and T-shirts important Put pictures up on club website All members are in Club Email address list

102. TRACK RASCALS Comments Important to make them feel part of the club Our sessions held the same time as regular practices Certificate and T-shirts important Put pictures up on club website All members are in Club Email address list Track Rascals invited to Club awards BBQ

103. TRACK RASCALS Further Comments

104. TRACK RASCALS Further Comments Have one person responsible for program

105. TRACK RASCALS Further Comments Have one person responsible for program Try to get two to help on regular basis

106. TRACK RASCALS Further Comments Have one person responsible for program Try to get two to help on regular basis Make use of the parents

107. TRACK RASCALS Further Comments Have one person responsible for program Try to get two on regular basis Make use of the parents moving hurdles, filling blanks in relays and so on

108. TRACK RASCALS Getting the word out

109. TRACK RASCALS Getting the word out Jazzy poster

111. TRACK RASCALS Getting the word out Jazzy Poster Circulate to elementary schools

112. TRACK RASCALS Getting the word out Jazzy Poster Circulate to elementary schools Post in local recreation centers

113. TRACK RASCALS Getting the word out Jazzy Poster Circulate to elementary schools Post in local recreation centers Try to get local paper to do article

114. TRACK RASCALS Getting the word out Jazzy Poster Circulate to elementary schools Post in local recreation centers Try to get local paper to do article Set up page on club web site

115. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us

116. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us Increase in club membership

117. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us Increase in club membership Three 8 year olds from 2003 joined in 2004

118. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us Increase in club membership Three 8 year olds from 2003 joined in 2004 Did very well at the entry JD level

119. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us Increase in club membership Three 8 year olds from 2003 joined in 2004 Did very well at the entry JD level Four 8 year olds from 2004 now in club

120. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us Increase in club membership Three 8 year olds from 2003 joined in 2004 Did very well at the entry JD level Four 8 year olds from 2004 now in club Older siblings have joined club

121. TRACK RASCALS Benefits to us Increase in club membership Three 8 year olds from 2003 joined in 2004 Did very well at the entry JD level Four 8 year olds from 2004 now in club Older siblings have joined club All siblings can come at the same time

122. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs

123. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs One person to organize and run program

124. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs One person to organize and run program Tailor program to your club

125. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs One person to organize and run program Tailor program to your club Make use of Run, Jump, Throw manual

126. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs One person to organize and run program Tailor program to your club Make use of Run, Jump, Throw manual It may take a year or two to get going

127. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs One person to organize and run program Tailor program to your club Make use of Run, Jump, Throw manual It may take a year or two to get going Keep it non-competitive and FUN!

128. TRACK RASCALS Suggestions to other clubs One person to organize and run program Tailor program to your club Make use of Run, Jump, Throw manual It may take a year or two to get going Keep it non-competitive and FUN! Keep it separate from regular JD program

129. TRACK RASCALS How many clubs are running a program?

130. TRACK RASCALS How many clubs are running a program? 5 clubs have at least 15 six to eight year olds

131. TRACK RASCALS How many clubs are running a program? 5 clubs have at least 15 six to eight year olds 6 other clubs have at least one

132. TRACK RASCALS How many clubs are running a program? 5 clubs have at least 15 six to eight year olds 6 other clubs have at least one Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, PEI and New Brunswick have some form of the RJT program

133. TRACK RASCALS How many clubs are running a program? 5 clubs have at least 15 six to eight year olds 6 other clubs have at least one Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, PEI and New Brunswick have some form of the RJT program IAAF is developing a similar program

134. TRACK RASCALS Other activities involving our Track Rascals

135. TRACK RASCALS Other activities involving Track Rascals Dan Daniels ran a Run, Jump, Throw program at a local school

136. TRACK RASCALS Other activities involving our Track Rascals Dan Daniels ran a Run, Jump, Throw program at a local school About 12 elementary school kids participated

137. TRACK RASCALS Other activities involving our Track Rascals Dan Daniels ran a Run, Jump, Throw program at a local school About 12 elementary school kids participated Our Track Rascals were part of the Run, Jump, Throw demonstration at the 2004 Canadian Championships

138. TRACK RASCALS Other activities involving our Track Rascals Dan Daniels ran a Run, Jump, Throw program at a local school About 12 elementary school kids participated Our Track Rascals were part of the Run, Jump, Throw demonstration at the 2004 Canadian Championships Our Track Rascals were an honor guard at the Breakfast of Champions at which Canada’s 2004 Olympic Track and Field team was announced

139. Track Rascals as an honor guard at the Breakfast of Champions Future Olympians with Canada’s current Olympians

140. TRACK RASCALS Future Olympians?

141. TRACK RASCALS Future Olympians? YES!!