ACTIVE START (4-7)
Objectives | Schedule | Locations | Registration Process & Fees
Our ACTIVE START Program is for kids aged 4 - 7* years, who want to learn basic movement, swimming, bike handling and running skills in a playful and fun way.
*3-year-olds will be given an opportunity to try the session:
The trial for the underage kids would be for us to judge their ability to follow instructions and display an intrinsic motivation to participate in most of the activities; their readiness to participate has nothing to do with their physical talent or potential.
Some Impressions
...more coming soon!
Objectives
​Aligned with the "Active Start" stage of the Long-Term Athlete Development model
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Be physically active and play in a fun and exciting atmosphere
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Learn basic movement skills (e.g., jumping, twisting, throwing and catching, rotation)
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Develop basic swimming skills (e.g., floating, breathing, water safety; swim technique)
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Develop bike handling skills (e.g., starting, stopping, balancing, cornering)
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Develop basic running skills (e.g., coordination; focus on fun/games & physical literacy)
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Learn basic techniques & strategies for transitions from one discipline to the next
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Socialize and make new friends - having fun builds a positive association with the sport
From a developmental perspective, there will be a wide gap between
the youngest and oldest kids (4-7 years), so their activities will differ slightly.
Summer Schedule (July-August)
Fridays, 6:15 - 7:15pm at Kinsmen Park/Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool
Multisport (physical literacy, swimming, biking, running)
​The sessions will occur around and in the Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool. We will utilize the fields, playground, and spray park adjacent to the pool for the first 45 minutes and finish with some swimming.
​Please note
Swimming: Initially, parents of 3 and 4-year-olds should be prepared to enter waist-deep
water in case kids need that sense of safety.
Biking: Bike training wheels are welcome! We'll start in the grass, progress to
obstacle courses and eventually to short bike rides.
Fall Schedule (September-November)
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm at Eastglen Leisure Centre
Multisport (physical literacy, swimming, running)
​Please note
Swimming: Initially, parents of 3 and 4-year-olds should be prepared to enter waist-deep
water in case kids need that sense of safety.
Locations
View the interactive map below for session locations and meeting points.
Registration Process & Fees
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Parents can register their children by calendar month.
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We can be flexible with registration since many families will travel during the summer. When you register, let us know your circumstances, and we'll try to accommodate your vacation plans.
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Monthly program fees cover all costs, including facility fees. Fees are based on the number of sessions your child attends each week.
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Attending one session per week would cost $40 per month.
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Your child can make up one missed session per month at no extra charge.
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You can pay the fee on CCN or via e-transfer (manager@tri-champs.com).