ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT 14+

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

There is no prerequisite for registering for this program – Grades 8 to 12, beginners are welcome!

Athletes can choose their area of specialization among the various disciplines (see training groups below).

*If you are not sure which discipline to choose, please email us at info@kajaks.ca.

Trial membership opportunities available.

Athlete Development (AD) programming is set up as an annual membership, starting in the fall, running through to the end of July 2026.

There are seasonal intake periods in 2026: January and April where an athlete joins the annual training group already underway at a pro-rated fee. Please let us know if you wish to be on the emailing list for those Intake registrations opening up or watch for it on Instagram @kajakstfc

Kajaks AD athletes select an event group to train in, you can see them outlined below.

Some athletes train in more than one event/training group, there is no extra cost for this. ie: a hurdler might also throw javelin.

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Kajaks Track & Field Club's 2025-2026 Annual Athlete Development memberships:

Annual membership September 2025 to August 2026

Seasonal intake for members.

- Seasonal memberships are available for athletes to join in September for Cross Country, in January or at Spring Break for Distance and our other event groups. Seasonal athletes will join the event groups already training, on the schedules outlined above.

All athletes must hold a valid 2025 BC Athletics membership before attending practice

If your athlete does have this membership please send confirmation to info@kajaks.ca
Fall BC Athletics membership is $50
If your athlete does not already have one in place you can register here:

Kajaks annual membership fee is $1125 payable online with a 5% convenience fee or by etransfer to info@kajaks.ca (security word: orange)
Payment plans are always an option, please get in touch for details.

Registration - 2 steps:

Step One - Kajaks Club registration for AD Annual program 2025-2026:

Annual Club AD membership registration
Kajaks annual membership fee is $1125 payable online with a 5% convenience fee or by etransfer to info@kajaks.ca (security word: orange)
Schedule and other information on training groups
SEASONAL Cross Country ADXC membership is available for that program only:
- September 3 to December 19th, 2025 (early start is free: August 25th!)
- $350 fee is payable online with a 5% convenience fee or by etransfer to info@kajaks.ca (security word: orange)
- Registration

Step Two - BC Athletics registration - new or existing:

BC Athletics competitive athlete membership is mandatory for all athletes training with our club at all times
2025 membership:
- if you have it in place as a 2025 athlete you can skip to 2026 BC Athletics membership note below
- if you need a new 2025 BC Athletics membership - a discounted 2025 membership ($50) is available now at this link
- send confirmation to us at info@kajaks.ca
2026 BC Athletics membership - ALL ATHLETES will renew for 2026 by December 31st 2025
- Kajaks will send you registration links as soon as BC Athletics opens 2026 membership registration
- active athletes must have 2026 BC Athletics membership in place before training in January 2026
- please send confirmation of 2026 BC Athletics membership once you have it to info@kajaks.ca

Trial Practices:

BC Athletics offers a $10 for 2 week membership that enables your athlete to try our programs to see if they are a good fit for the training you seek.

This is a great short term option and after the 14 days athletes must register to continue training with club event groups.