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.
Winter Schedule (November - March)
Multi-sport Sessions
The first 30min will usually focus on physical literacy and running skills,
followed by 30min of pool time.
Note on Swimming
Initially, parents of 3 and 4-year-olds should be prepared to enter waist-deepwater 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 one month at a time or for an entire season (e.g., fall).
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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. Simply choose the desired number of sessions and refer to the table below for the corresponding fee. For example, attending one session per week would cost $45 per month.
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Your child can make up one missed session per month at no extra charge.
