Programs

Welcome to Riversdale Athletics Club!

We strive to provide a developmentally appropriate, safe, supportive, fun and challenging atmosphere for our athletes. Whether you are just starting track and field, you are very experienced, you are 10 years old or a masters-aged athlete, you are important to us and deserve our attention!

Why Choose Riversdale Athletics Club?

• We are a small club with a low coach/athlete ratio. We care about each athlete...just ask current and past members! Our fees provide you with more than just running on the track....be an informed consumer!
• Our programming runs from base training/cross country(Aug/Sept., 2022)through summer training, 2023....U12 to Masters athletes.
• We focus on the whole person: social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. We strive to be inclusive and accepting. We are open to feedback. Lifelong friendships are often made.
• Athletes have individual needs and we pay attention to this. Our groupings are fluid and flexible and are open to movement based on development and maturity.
• Our programming is comprehensive, focusing on technique, appropriate progression and referrals to ancillary services when needed.
• We offer rural athletes mid distance programming (including virtual strength training) with monthly in person sessions as well as workouts sent to athletes.
• We have had, and continue to have, high achieving athletes and we are proud of this; We also celebrate progression & development for all our athletes.
• Our coaches have expertise in teaching & coaching cross training activities - water running, cycling, swimming.
• We arrange and organize a group strength training program (U16 and older) through Craven Sports (extra charge).
• We have coaches attend all meets, including national events. We organize group travel and accommodations.
• We offer fundraising options to assist athletes

Vaccination Policy

Riversdale follows the update to the Sask Athletics Vaccine Mandate

It is no longer required for individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be a member of Saskatchewan Athletics. Participation in sanctioned Saskatchewan Athletics events no longer requires proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In order to be a member of any provincial teams, athletes, coaches, and team staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 doses).

Saskatchewan Athletics will follow the policies of Athletics Canada. All athletes, coaches, fans, volunteers, media and event staff and contractors on site for an Athletics Canada event or activity will be required to comply with local public health guidelines. Athletics Canada’s current vaccination policy can be viewed here.

2022 Fall Programs

- Register Here

Junior Development (U12/14 (2010 - 2013)

• base training runs Tues/Thurs, 4:30 - 6:00pm. Start date is Sept. 13. It will be run near the river by the University. Details will be sent to registrants
• Jr. Development athletes who would like to participate in cross country training instead of Jr. Dev. base training, please see cross country - below.

NEW! In 2023, we are offering two - 1 term (Jan. 10 - Mar. 23) options:

• 2X per week (Tues & Thurs) $250
• 1X per week (Tues OR Thurs) $150

U16 and Older Programming (born in 2009 and earlier)
Cross Country/Mid distance:

• Cross country training begins August 29, and runs Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30 - 6:30pm and some Saturdays (times will vary). Jr. Dev. athletes will train Mon/Wed. 4:30 - 6:00pm. Training will take place at various outdoor venues in the city. Weekly emails are sent out with details.

Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles

• base training will begin on Sept. 26 and will run, at first, Mondays & Fridays 4:30 - 6:30pm A third training session will be added in during October. The first week of practices will be held at Gabriel Dumont Park, just past the washrooms.

Indoor Programming

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Junior Development (U12/14 (2010 - 2013)

• indoor training runs Tues/Thurs, 5 - 6:30pm at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse. Indoor training begins on November 1.

U16 and Older Programming (born in 2009 and earlier)
Mid distance:

• Indoor training runs M/W/F at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse 4:30 - 6:30pm and starts November 2.

Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles

• bIndoor training runs M/W/F, 4:30 - 6:30pm (with Saturdays for some older athletes; time TBA) at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse beginning November 2.
• Hurdles training days may include Tues or Thurs (between 4:30 and 6:30pm)

Fees (these are based on the athlete's age as of Dec. 31, 2023)

Riversdale Club fees - Jr. Dev U12/14 (2010 - 2013) - $520 

U16 (2009/2008) - $625

U18/U20/Sr. (2003 or earlier - 2007) - $765

Masters (35+) - $755

Out of town options: Individuals who live over 75km from Saskatoon are offered 50% discounted club fees as follows:

• Cross Country/Mid distance: Individuals are asked to attend in person sessions at least 2X/month. Weekly on your own workouts will be sent by Coach RossAnn to the athlete.
• All event areas: Individuals attend no more than 1/week.

Out of town athletes are able to access strength sessions virtually (fee involved).

Sask Athletics fees: U12 (2012 or 2013) - $55

U14 (2011/2010) - $65

U16 (2009/2008) - $80

U18/U20/Sr. (2003-/2007) - $95

Hub City Fee - $25/person (applies to all members of Riversdale, Huskies, STFC It covers equipment and other costs)

Fundraising fee - $200/family (this fee can be earned back through the various fundraisers offered by the club)

Volunteering: All families are required to volunteer for 15 hours during the year. Opportunities for volunteering at meets will be communicated throughout the year.

Away Meet Coach Fee -a fee will be charged per athlete for away meets to cover the coaches' expenses.

Contact RossAnn Edwards, Head Coach (306-227-9213) 

with questions: rossannedwards@gmail.com

We never turn an athlete away!!