Athlete Development Pathway: Developmental & Performance
Developmental Programs
Pearlgate athletes will move through our three developmental programs based on birth year.
Pearlgate's Run - Jump - Throw (u11) and Junior Development (u14) Programs will introduce athletes to all events.
Athletes' first opportunity to begin specializing in events will be at the Club Level (14+).
Developmental Programs:
- Run - Jump - Throw (u11)
- Junior Development (u14)
- Track & Field & Cross-Country Club Level (14+)
Performance Programs
Pearlgate athletes (14+) with significant training experience are eligible to specialize in an Event-Specific Performance-Level Program.
Entry into these programs are by invitation only from the Lead Coach of the specific program, and based on core competencies covered in the developmental programs.
Athletes can enter a Performance Level Program directly from Pearlgate's Junior Development or Track & Field & Cross-Country Club Level Programs.
Performance Level Programs:
- Middle-Distance & Cross-Country
- Sprints
- Jumps
- Hurdles
- Multi Event
- Combined Events