Laurel Creek Track Club
The Club

About Us

The club is organized into five primary training groups. Please contact one of the coaches for more information on specific training information.
Developmental Group
The “D-Group” is suitable for athletes in grades 6-8. Training focuses on speed development and fundamental technique for sprinting, hurdling and field events. The D Group is led by Coach Maryann Pierson.
Middle-distance
Suitable for athletes aged 12+ running events 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m as well as steeple-chase and cross-country preparing to compete locally, provincially, nationally as well as internationally. The group is primarily high school-aged, but athletes continue to connect with the group returning from post-secondary programs for the summer. There is also a group of gr 7-8 athletes who have committed to middle-distance training. In the fall, runners focus on the Cross-Country season. Workouts are on Monday and Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm and on Saturday mornings. Tom Fitzgerald is the primary coach.
Sprints
Training focuses on strength and power development for competitive speed and athletic performance in the 100m to 400m events. Bruce Glebe coaches junior high and high school- aged athletes. Workouts are Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
Hurdles
Athletes focus on technique for sprint and long-hurdle events, as well as speed development and competitive performance. This group is led by Coach John McLean.
Jumps
This group works with both horizontal and vertical jumpers from beginners to those competing at the national and international level. Focus is on mechanical/technical proficiency and event-specific fitness. Training is led by Coach Fitz and Coach Brianne.