ABOUT OUR CLUB - 2010
The Newmarket Huskies are an AAA competitive Track Club, registered with the Athletics Ontario, Ontario Masters Athletics and the Ontario Minor Track Association. We participate in competitive distance running only (800m and up to the Marathon) and race in either track meets (indoor & outdoor), cross country meets, or road racing events.
Our program is about IMPROVING on your own PERSONAL BESTS (PB's) and trying to be the best you can through commitment and work effort. At the same time members get to enjoy the camaraderie of people with similar passions. It is not about winning per se, although it may be a by-product or end result for some.
We have 4 COMMITMENT competitive seasons.
Members must select at least one competitive season from:
o WINTER – January – March. (primarily indoor track)
o SPRING – April - mid June. (primarily outdoor track)
o SUMMER – Mid June – July or early August, if applicable (primarily outdoor track)
o FALL– September – November (primarily cross-country)
o YEARLY - Road racing happens all year long (for Masters)
o REST PERIODS (No official club workouts) – August & December
In general, the EXPECTATION & COMMITMENT that school
age members sign up for in a particular competitive season is:
• 2 workouts per week (1 workout per week in winter season) during
the training period with some personal absence exceptions. Occasionally,
there will be additional ad hoc workouts for selected individuals during
the winter competitive season.
• Participation in the Ontario Provincial Age Class Championship
for the particular competitive season.
Note 1:
During a competitive season that members do not commit for, they are encouraged to train with their schools (High School or Elementary) to maintain fitness. Club workouts are for only those seasonal committed members in order to maximize coaching effort. This is the only way we can assist members, to not only be competitive, but be the very best they can be.
The cross
country season has the additional team commitment. For our teams
to be the
best they can be we need to know up front who we can
count on.
Note 2:
University members
generally train full time with schools during a designated University
competitive season. However, they usually compete for the club during
the summer competitive season in Ontario &/or Canadian
XC Championships as time permits.
During a particular competitive season all COMMITTED school age members (High School & Elementary Schools) will have the additional EXPECTATION to participate in their school workouts. WE SUPPORT THAT. Club Coaches try to coordinate with School coaches, as much as possible, to maintain a win/win situation for the individual.
Workouts will always take place RAIN or SHINE. The only EXCEPTION is that we will NOT train when lightning is occurring or conditions are very icy. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”.
Each member has the responsibility to complete their weekly
training program on their own when not at either a club or school workout.
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS
Please send us a message indicating your interest using our General Contact Form. We will get back to you promptly.
For insurance purposes, all members invited to try out will be required to register with the club as a "Non-Competitive Recreational Athlete" at a cost of $15 (please fill in and print out the Recreational Athlete Form before arriving to the first practice). Once final coaching decisions are made, any subsequent registration with the club will deduct this initial $15 fee from the total owing.
For prospective new members any decision to join the club will be based
on:
o ATTENDANCE at a few initial workouts (no commitments) to get a feel
as to what goes on.
o TALENT ASSESSMENT BY AT LEAST TWO COACHES taking into consideration
the Ontario Step Up To Excellence Program ENTRY LEVEL TIME STANDARDS
for school age group and 5Km for Senior/Masters as well
as how they perform (ability level) 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.
o STRONG COMMITMENT FOCUS to:
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- COMMUNICATIONS (both ways)
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- Being RESPECTFUL of other people and property.
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- Being a TEAM PERSON (club is looking for quality people who support each other)
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- EXECUTION OF TRAINING PROGRAM
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- CONSISTENT WORK EFFORT (how you apply yourself to attaining your goals).
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- Meeting other CLUB EXPECTATIONS such as FUNDRAISING, as appropriate
Note:
The earliest age group considered in 2010 will be those born in 1999.
Club Entry Performance Standards
o ATOM (1998 to 1999) - No standard
o
BANTAM, MIDGET, YOUTH (1993 to 1997) - Standard of 10 seconds higher 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)
o JUNIORS (1991 & 1992), SENIORS & MASTERS (1990+) - Coach's decision
2010 Club Fees
o Senior (1981 to 1990), Junior (1991 & 1992) = $315.
o Masters (30 and up)
= $250 + Self-Register Online ($40) as a Master's Athlete on the Membership Page of the Ontario Masters Athletics Website.
o Youth (1993 & 1994) = $290.
o Bantam & Midget (1995 to 1999) = $280.
o Those who register anytime during the year as a "Recreational Athlete" = $15*
*A "Recreational Athlete" Intends to:
- Register with the Athletics Ontario anytime during the school year. - Receive Huskies News Flash from time registered. - Do not compete at the Athletics Ontario Level meets. You are still eligible to run in road races. Includes Athletics Ontario registration
*Notes on "Recreational Athlete" fees:
-Consistent $15 for ANY member in this category given we now have expanded the use for Recreational.
-Applies to ANY age group
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-Applies to either a University member who wants to only train and not compete for club during the year OR potential new members trying out for the club. Both situations require them to be under the AO insurance coverage.
o University Members ONLY (Juniors/Seniors) - We have made an addition to our Club Policy to assist these members who already have high University fees. Compulsory - To train with the Huskies you must be registered to be covered under Athletics Ontario insurance program. There will be 4 Options:
a) Those who register for the FULL YEAR = $230
-intend to: - Register with Athletics Ontario as a full year member. - Receive Huskies News Flash for full year. - Compete at both the Ontario & National Level and beyond all year. Includes Athletics Ontario registration. Club Intent is to give these athletes who will compete in both Outdoor & XC a little break in overall costs considering University costs.
b) Those who register for May to August = $135
- intend to: - Register with Athletics Ontario for only the May to August period. - Compete at both the Ontario & National Level and beyond for only May to August - Includes Athletics Ontario registration. - Receive Huskies News Flash for May to December unless they register earlier in the year.
c) Those who register for September to November = $100
- intend to: - Register with the Athletics Ontario for only the September to November period. - Compete at both the Ontario & National Level and beyond for only September to November - Includes Athletics Ontario registration. - Receive Huskies News Flash for September to December unless they register earlier in the year.
These are Membership Fees for University Members ONLY (Juniors/Seniors).
Note:
For those (other than above) who sign up for ONLY THE CROSS COUNTRY SEASON the club fee will be reduced. Participation in any of the other competitive seasons requires a full membership fee unless they are a University student.
o Those who register for September to December as a Cross Country Athlete
= Athletics Ontario Cross Country / Fall Season Registration Fee (below) + $ 50.
Fees are:
Junior, Senior & Masters (1992 or earlier) = $100
Youth (1993 & 1994)= $85
Midget (1995 & 1996) = $80
Atom & Bantam (1997 to 1999) = $75
If approved to compete at National XC Championship by Coaches Committee = additional $25. (Reason - partial contribution to high entry fee when joining for a short period of time.)
-intend to: - Register with the Athletics Ontario for only the September to December
period. - Do not receive Athletics Magazine. - Receive Huskies
News Flash from time registered.
Note:
Club Fees cover the following membership, registration
fees and entry fees, as appropriate:
o Athletics Ontario Registration (includes AO
insurance coverage)
o Ontario Minor Track Association Registration
o Ontario Masters Athletics Registration
o Canadian & Ontario Track & Cross Country meet entry fees.
o Uniforms (club racing singlet)
o Overall club administration costs.
Costs not covered by membership fees that are paid by
members on a “pay as you go basis”.
o Entry fees to road races.
o A portion of travel & accommodation to Canadian & Ontario
Championships, as applicable, depending on success of Fundraising activities
in a given year.
o Additional Uniforms - Club Jackets, Pants, T-shirt, toques are available
at an extremely attractive price.
2010 Registration Forms
The below forms are in PDF format and can either be...
(a) filled in online using Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 (or higher), printed out, signed & submitted, OR
(b) printed out, filled in by hand, signed & submitted.
o Minors (grade 9 & below)
o High School/Seniors (grade 10 to age 29)
o Masters (age 30+)
o Recreational Athletes (Certain University Members or New Members Trying Out For First Time)
