All age groups
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Westview Elementary School
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturdays
Location: Brockton Oval
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Location
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS → Stay tuned for more details coming out closer to the dates!
FITNESS TESTING #2 - 10 September 2023
FITNESS TESTING #3 - 25 November 2023
Starting in mid October, all programs will move to the gym on either Tuesday or Thursday.
U8/U10: on Tuesdays
Location: Norgate Elementary School
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Start: 10 October
U12/U14: on Thursdays
Location: Lynnmour Elementary School
Time: 5:45 - 7:15 pm
Start: 12 October
Growth and maturation research tells us of the importance of acquiring physical skills (agility, balance, coordination, speed) before the big growth spurt kicks in during the teenage years. This period has to be looked at as an opportunity to expose and teach the youngsters as much general athletic knowledge as possible.
Furthermore, as they hit puberty, muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons stretch and grow. During this period it is key to continue working on the above skills if the individual is to adapt to their new bodies and progress to specific athletic skills. It is also the easiest way to improve your on-snow performance and prevent injuries!
Grouse Mtn Tyee is open to all Tyee racers U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, VST. Kids younger than 8: For safety reasons they should be independent and able to follow coaches' instructions. Each category has their own dryland program.
Sessions will progress in specificity and intensity. Of course all of the activities will keep motivation and fun factor in mind.
Further reading: on Family Influence/Role in the Physical Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors of Children and Youth
Check out our website for updates on fitness testing. Although the kids like comparing their scores to each other, the main focus is to benchmark and measure own fitness improvements in each training block. The coaches also look at the various tests to identify any potential weaknesses and imbalances in the racer's bodies. There is no cost for the dryland testing and all kids are invited.
The first fitness testing event in all takes place on 10 September 2023 (check out the link on upcoming events at our website or go to the calendar).
More info on fitness testing HERE
Brent Mooder: "As a parent, I appreciate the routine that dryland training provides for very low cost. There may be some complaining during the first few weeks, but that passes as the routine is set and dryland becomes part of what we do. I also find that I am more active when my kids are in dryland: I often go for a bike ride, a run, or a walk while they train."
Holly Flynn: "My kids are in great physical shape when they do the Tyee dryland training, and they don't realize how much exercise they are actually doing because they have so much fun. I also found that my kids got to know their team mates much better during dryland. I highly recommend it for new families to get their "feet wet" with the club."