Athlete Development Pathway
Developmental Programs
Pearlgate athletes move through three developmental programs based on birth year.
Pearlgate's Run - Jump - Throw (u11) and Junior Development (u14) Programs will introduce athletes to all events and focus on building the foundations of athleticism and proper technique.
The first opportunity for athletes to begin specializing in events will be at the Club Level (14+).
Developmental Programs:
- Run - Jump - Throw - Wheel (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 are based on core competencies covered in the three 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
Performance Programs
All Pearlgate coaches are experienced, trained, and certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
All coaches and chaperones have up-to-date NCCP Safe Sport Training (Direct-Athlete Contact), Understanding the Rule of 2 training, and a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.