Can we try the program out before we commit?
Yes, take a "Test Drive". A "Test Drive is a 1 week tryout period. it is a pre-requisite before you can join Boardwalk RC.
What is the “Test Drive”?
The Test Drive Week is a one-week tryout period any time during the season. Your young athlete has an opportunity to come out and see if they enjoy the sport of competitive running. Athletes should be ready to participate when they arrive for their Test Drive. It is also an opportunity for the coaches to assess the athletes ability to fit into the group, follow instructions, and manage the workload. Therefore, it is a tryout. You don't have to be the fastest runner, just coachable and able to complete workouts.
How do I schedule a “Test Drive”?
Contact our head Coach of Junior Development [email protected]; he will coordinate your Test Drive with the appropriate group at the appropriate time and location. Please arrange Test Drives ahead of time so our coaches know to expect your athlete.
How often and where are the training sessions?
Training sessions are regularly Tuesdays, and Thursdays (time dependant on age); other occasional group runs will be organized throughout the season. Most training sessions will take place on the boardwalk starting near Pantry Park just behind Kew Beach Public School, or at Monarch Park Stadium in the winter months.
What are the costs?
The cost for the Program is $800/year, $400/4months, or $150/month. This includes a $60 Athletics Ontario (AO) Registration fee a $15 Minor Track Association (MTA) Registration fee. A club athletic t-shirt is included with your first membership.
Other additional costs not included in membership are:
Monarch Park Stadium indoor pass (approx $200/year)
Race registration fees ($10-$25/event)
Race singlet ($50) mandatory one time purchase.
When does the program start?
The program is all year-long.
How do I register?
Click the Registration Tab on our website and follow the instructions.
What do my fees cover?
Your registration fees cover coaching, team equipment costs, registration with the national and provincial governing bodies, and a Boardwalk RC race top.
What costs are not included in my fees?
Your fees do not cover the cost of team wear; equipment such as shoes and spikes, optional seminars, travel costs, hotel or lodging costs, and meet entries for meets.
A Boardwalk RC team race singlet is the only required piece of team wear.
What if I have more than one sibling participating in the program, is there a discount?
Yes, program fees ($800/year; $400/4months; $150/month) are reduced by 50% ($400/year; $200/4 month; $150/month) for the second athlete. For 3rd and any additional athletes in the family (It. Please contact our Club Manager to verify your pricing.
What if I can only attend one day?
It is highly recommended that you participate in both training sessions. Participating fully will ensure that your athlete is able to build on each workout. It also helps to create a better group dynamic and friendships amongst athletes when they attend regularly. There are no discounts offered for attending once a week, if you choose to join, you will still be required to pay a full membership.
What is your withdrawal\refund policy?
Any member withdrawing from the club must do so in writing and deliver it to their coach or a Boardwalk RC board member. Refunds will be made on the number of remaining months from the time of the letter. Any months used will be charged at the monthly rate, and the remaining dollar value will be refunded.
example: you registered for 1 year ($800), you attended for 3 months, then wrote a letter to inform of your withdrawal. You are charged for 3 months at the monthly rate ($150x3=$450) you will be refunded $350.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. In your first year, it is recommended you sign up for 1 month ($150), then add $250 to get to the 4 month price ($400), and then add $400 to get to the year membership price ($800). Thus you will have paid for a year in 3 instalments and had the flexibility to stop at anytime in that first year.
For any special payment arrangements please speak to your coach. It will be brought to the Boardwalk RC board of directors for consideration.
What if my athlete joins mid way through the season, are the fees adjusted?
Our program runs all year long. There is no mid way through the season.
What is the Power of Attorney (POA) form?
By signing the Power of Attorney form you give permission to the Boardwalk RC Registrar to sign entry waivers on your behalf. This eliminates the need to have a meet entry waiver filled out and submitted by each individual athlete.
Where can I get more information on your programs?
To get more information on our programs click on contact us.
Yes, take a "Test Drive". A "Test Drive is a 1 week tryout period. it is a pre-requisite before you can join Boardwalk RC.
What is the “Test Drive”?
The Test Drive Week is a one-week tryout period any time during the season. Your young athlete has an opportunity to come out and see if they enjoy the sport of competitive running. Athletes should be ready to participate when they arrive for their Test Drive. It is also an opportunity for the coaches to assess the athletes ability to fit into the group, follow instructions, and manage the workload. Therefore, it is a tryout. You don't have to be the fastest runner, just coachable and able to complete workouts.
How do I schedule a “Test Drive”?
Contact our head Coach of Junior Development [email protected]; he will coordinate your Test Drive with the appropriate group at the appropriate time and location. Please arrange Test Drives ahead of time so our coaches know to expect your athlete.
How often and where are the training sessions?
Training sessions are regularly Tuesdays, and Thursdays (time dependant on age); other occasional group runs will be organized throughout the season. Most training sessions will take place on the boardwalk starting near Pantry Park just behind Kew Beach Public School, or at Monarch Park Stadium in the winter months.
What are the costs?
The cost for the Program is $800/year, $400/4months, or $150/month. This includes a $60 Athletics Ontario (AO) Registration fee a $15 Minor Track Association (MTA) Registration fee. A club athletic t-shirt is included with your first membership.
Other additional costs not included in membership are:
Monarch Park Stadium indoor pass (approx $200/year)
Race registration fees ($10-$25/event)
Race singlet ($50) mandatory one time purchase.
When does the program start?
The program is all year-long.
How do I register?
Click the Registration Tab on our website and follow the instructions.
What do my fees cover?
Your registration fees cover coaching, team equipment costs, registration with the national and provincial governing bodies, and a Boardwalk RC race top.
What costs are not included in my fees?
Your fees do not cover the cost of team wear; equipment such as shoes and spikes, optional seminars, travel costs, hotel or lodging costs, and meet entries for meets.
A Boardwalk RC team race singlet is the only required piece of team wear.
What if I have more than one sibling participating in the program, is there a discount?
Yes, program fees ($800/year; $400/4months; $150/month) are reduced by 50% ($400/year; $200/4 month; $150/month) for the second athlete. For 3rd and any additional athletes in the family (It. Please contact our Club Manager to verify your pricing.
What if I can only attend one day?
It is highly recommended that you participate in both training sessions. Participating fully will ensure that your athlete is able to build on each workout. It also helps to create a better group dynamic and friendships amongst athletes when they attend regularly. There are no discounts offered for attending once a week, if you choose to join, you will still be required to pay a full membership.
What is your withdrawal\refund policy?
Any member withdrawing from the club must do so in writing and deliver it to their coach or a Boardwalk RC board member. Refunds will be made on the number of remaining months from the time of the letter. Any months used will be charged at the monthly rate, and the remaining dollar value will be refunded.
example: you registered for 1 year ($800), you attended for 3 months, then wrote a letter to inform of your withdrawal. You are charged for 3 months at the monthly rate ($150x3=$450) you will be refunded $350.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. In your first year, it is recommended you sign up for 1 month ($150), then add $250 to get to the 4 month price ($400), and then add $400 to get to the year membership price ($800). Thus you will have paid for a year in 3 instalments and had the flexibility to stop at anytime in that first year.
For any special payment arrangements please speak to your coach. It will be brought to the Boardwalk RC board of directors for consideration.
What if my athlete joins mid way through the season, are the fees adjusted?
Our program runs all year long. There is no mid way through the season.
What is the Power of Attorney (POA) form?
By signing the Power of Attorney form you give permission to the Boardwalk RC Registrar to sign entry waivers on your behalf. This eliminates the need to have a meet entry waiver filled out and submitted by each individual athlete.
Where can I get more information on your programs?
To get more information on our programs click on contact us.
