Riversdale Athletics Club programs – 2026/2027
Please visit our website for more information: http://www.riversdaleathletics.ca/.
Please scroll through all programs to find the appropriate age category that you are interested in.
In addition to the Riversdale Club Fees, Hub city fee, and a fundraising fee, all members must become Sask Athletics members.
All Riversdale members need to purchase the required Sask Athletics/Athletics Canada membership.
This membership is necessary to have in order to train with the club and to register for competitions (track or cross country meets). This membership will become available in October, 2026. The link to register is:
https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/events/riversdale-athletics-club-2026
Please choose athlete membership and full member membership.
Additional Fees:
Athletics Canada/Sask Athletics: U12 - $65; U14 - $75; U16 - $90; U18, U20, Senior, Masters - $105
Hub City Fee - $20/person (applies to all members of Saskatoon track clubs; covers equipment and other facility costs). Full season registrants only.
Fundraising Fee - $200/family; $100 out of town members; These fees can be earned back through fundraising opportunities.
Added Value Options:
Seminars - (i.e., strength training, mental skills, nutrition, sleep and recovery, concussion management, water running) will be offered throughout the year to members - no charge
Strength Training Program - offered through Craven Sport Services
Riversdale supervised group sessions with a qualified strength & conditioning coach
Once or Twice per week: Mon/Wed; - out of town athletes can arrange 1/month training with the group
Fees will be based on the numbers interested- U16 and older
PROGRAMS:
Cross Country Program
U16 and older (born 2011 and earlier). Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2026
Registration Options: If you register for the Full Season, cross country is included. No extra fee is required. If you wish to register for cross country only, the cost is $100 plus a Sask Athletics membership (to be purchased in Oct.). If you decide to register for another session, this $100 will be returned in Jan., 2027.
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (some Saturdays); If you are registering for the Full season as a U16 training 2X/wk, you can choose the 2 days that you attend practice.
Practice Times: 4:30 - 6:30pm
Training Venues: Training takes place in Saskatoon parks (i.e., Gabriel Dumont, Diefenbaker, behind Lakewood Centre)
- an email will be sent to members on Sat. or Sun. each week with the schedule and On Your Own (OYO) runs for the upcoming week.
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Junior Development Program
(born 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) (2018 accepted on an individual basis). Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2027
General Information:
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays - participants can choose one or both days
Events: participants will be exposed to proper technique and developmentally appropriate training in: sprints, mid-distance, hurdles, jumps, throws
Registration Options – full season or 1 or more sessions (i.e., fall, winter, spring)
Full Season
Dates: Sept. 29/Oct 1, 2026 (base training start) through to June 22/24, 2027
Club Fees: $360 per year for 1X/wk; $630 per year for 2X/wk
Training begins in outdoor parks in Saskatoon and moves to the Fieldhouse on Nov. 3. When the snow is gone, training moves to the Gordie Howe Track Complex (Dudley Street).
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Fall Session Only (held in outdoor parks and moves to the Fieldhouse on November 3)
Dates: Sept. 29/Oct. 1 (base training start) to Dec. 15/17, 2026
Times: Tues/Thurs 4:30 – 6:00pm for base training; Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on Nov. 3/5 and time changes to 5:00 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: $200 once per week; $315 twice per week
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Winter Session Only (held at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
Dates: Jan. 5 – Apr. 29, 2027
Times: Tues/Thurs 5:00 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: $225 once per week; $350 twice per week
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Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 4 – June 24, 2025
Times: Tues/Thurs 5:00 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: $200 once per week; $315 twice per week
Under 16 (U16) Program
(born 2013 – 2012) Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2027
Registration Options
- full season or 1 or more sessions
- you will be asked to register for Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles OR Mid-Distance, however, athletes can train in both areas. Speak to coaches to arrange.
Full Season
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles (Throws & Pole Vault days TBD)
Dates: Sept 21, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD); 2x/wk option is also available (fee reduction shown when registering). Times move to 4:45 - 6:45pm in May.
Base training starts Sept 21. Training takes place on Monday and Friday for the first two weeks and then transitions to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the middle of October. Practice locations will vary between Gabriel Dumont Park, Soccer fields near Griffiths, and other locations. Weekly updates will cover practice locations. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
Club Fees: 3X/wk - $745; 2x/wk - $665
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Mid-Distance/Cross Country
Dates: Aug. 24, 2025 – Aug. 6, 2026
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD); 2X/week option is also available (fee reduction shown when registering)
Cross country (only) training takes place at various outdoor locations. Aug. 24 - Oct. 24, 2026. Weekly emails provide venues. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
Club Fees: 3X/wk - $745 2x/wk - $665
Cross Country Only - $100 (refunded if you register for more sessions)
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Winter Session Only (held at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
Dates: Jan. 4 – Apr. 30 , 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: 3x/wk - $495; 2x/wk - $440
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Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 3 – Aug. 6, 2026
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:45 – 6:45pm
Club Fees: 3x/wk - $410; 2X/wk - $355
Under 18 (U18) Program
(born 2010 – 2011) Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2027
Registration Options
- full season or 1 or more sessions
- you will be asked to register for Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles OR Mid-Distance, however, athletes can train in both areas. Speak to coaches to arrange.
Full Season
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles (Throws & Pole Vault days TBD)
Dates: Sept 21, 2025 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD)
(Throws & Pole Vault days TBD)
Club Fees: $895
Base training starts Sept 21. Training takes place on Monday and Friday for the first two weeks and then transitions to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the middle of October. Practice locations will vary between Gabriel Dumont Park, Soccer fields near Griffiths, and other potential locations. Weekly updates will cover practice locations. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
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Mid-Distance/Cross Country
Aug. 24, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD)
Cross country training takes place at various outdoor locations. Aug. 24 - Oct. 24, 2026. Weekly emails provide venues. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
Club Fees: $895
Cross Country Only - $100 (refunded if you register for more programs)
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Winter Session Only (held at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
Dates: Jan. 4 – April 30, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: $595
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Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 3 – Aug. 6, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:45 – 6:45pm
Club Fees: $410
Under 20 (U20) Program
(born 2008 – 2009) Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2027
Registration Options
- full season or 1 or more sessions
- you will be asked to register for Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles OR Mid-Distance, however, athletes can train in both areas. Speak to coaches to arrange.
Full Season
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles (Throws & Pole Vault days TBD)
Dates: Sept 21, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD)
Club Fees: $895
Base training starts Sept 21. Training takes place on Monday and Friday for the first two weeks and then transitions to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the middle of October. Practice locations will vary between Gabriel Dumont Park, Soccer fields near Griffiths, and other potential locations. Weekly updates will cover practice locations. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
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Mid-Distance/Cross Country
Aug. 24, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD)
Cross country training takes place at various outdoor locations. Aug. 24 - Oct. 24, 2026. Weekly emails provide venues. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
Club Fees: $895
Cross Country Only - $100 (refunded if you register for more programs)
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Winter Session Only (held at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
Dates: Jan. 4 – April 30, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: $595
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Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 3 – Aug. 6, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:45 – 6:45pm
Club Fees: $410
Senior Program
(born 2007 or earlier) Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2027
Registration Options
- full season or 1 or more sessions
- you will be asked to register for Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles OR Mid-Distance, however, athletes can train in both areas. Speak to coaches to arrange.
Full Season
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles (Throws & Pole Vault days TBD)
Dates: Sept 21, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD)
Club Fees: $895
Base training starts Sept 21. Training takes place on Monday and Friday for the first two weeks and then transitions to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the middle of October. Practice locations will vary between Gabriel Dumont Park, Soccer fields near Griffiths, and other potential locations. Weekly updates will cover practice locations. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
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Mid-Distance/Cross Country
Aug. 24, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD)
Cross country training takes place at various outdoor locations. Aug. 24 - Oct. 24, 2026. Weekly emails provide venues. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
Club Fees: $895
Cross Country Only - $100 (refunded if you register for more programs)
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Winter Session Only (held at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
Dates: Jan. 4 – April 30, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30 – 6:30pm
Club Fees: $595
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Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 3 – Aug. 6, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:45 – 6:45pm
Club Fees: $410
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Masters Program
(35+ years. Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2027)
Registration Options
- full season or 1 or more sessions. 2 or 3X/wk options available.
- you will be asked to register for Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles OR Mid-Distance, however, athletes can train in both areas. Speak to coaches to arrange.
Full Season
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles (Throws & Pole Vault days TBD);
Dates: Sept 21, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD;) 2x/week option is available (fee reduction shown upon registering)
Club Fees: 3X/wk - $805; 2x/wk - $730
Base training starts Sept 21. Training takes place on Monday and Friday for the first two weeks and then transitions to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the middle of October. Practice locations will vary between Gabriel Dumont Park, Soccer fields near Griffiths, and other potential locations. Weekly updates will cover practice locations. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
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Mid-Distance/Cross Country
Aug. 24, 2025 – Aug. 6, 2027
4:30 – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri (some Saturdays, TBD); 2x/week option is available (fee reduction shown upon registering)
Cross country training takes place at various outdoor locations. Aug. 24 - Oct. 24, 2026. Weekly emails provide venues. Training moves indoors (Saskatoon Fieldhouse) on November 2.
Club Fees: 3X/wk - $805; 2x/wk - $730
Cross Country Only - $100 (refunded if you register for more programs)
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Winter Session Only (held at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
Dates: Jan. 4 – Apr. 30, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30 – 6:30pm; 2x/week option is available (fee reduction shown upon registering)
Club Fees: 3x per wk - $535; 2x/wk - $485
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Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 3 – Aug. 6, 2027
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:45 – 6:45pm
Club Fees: 3x/wk - $375; 2x/wk - $315
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University/College Athletes
Spring/Summer Session Only (held at Gordie Howe Track)
Dates: May 3 – Aug. 6, 2026
Club Fees: $260
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Out of Town Athletes
For Individuals living over 100km from Saskatoon
Club fees (U16/U18/U20/Sr/Masters) - Full season - $410; Winter session - $325; Spring/Summer session - $275
- Athletes are asked to attend twice/month for in person coaching during the programming hours
- Athletes will be sent weekly workouts, as appropriate