Track and Field >> RunJumpThrow
This project is part of the BC Sport Participation Program, supported by:
In this section:
What is RJT |
Video: Athletics for Life |
News & Events |
Workshops | RunJumpThrow in Schools |
Staff Bios |
Participant
Tracking Form |
Equipment Order Form |
Individual Equipment Price List
Developed by Athletics Canada and presented by BC Athletics, RJT is the grassroots development program for our sport. This FUNdamentals program teaches the skills of running, jumping and throwing and the technical skill progressions for track and field events. It is designed for boys and girls ages 6-12, has progressions for older athletes, and can be adapted for special needs.
RunJumpThrow skills form the basis of all land based sport and as such, RJT provides a strong foundation for success in all sports and physical activities, which allows participants to develop a positive self image and be the best they can be.
RJT is:
- Integrated for development at all levels
- Broad based and progressive
- FUNdamental to all land based sports
- Inclusive for all abilities and maturational stages
- Adaptive to special needs and athletes with disabilities
- Gender equitable
RJT stresses:
- Skills of RUNNING, JUMPING and THROWING in age appropriate sequential progressions
- Individual improvement and positive reinforcement
- FUN and active learning environment
- Improvement in physical and emotional well being
- Safety and certified instruction
More info:
Video: Athletics for Life
click to watch on YouTube
Athletics
for Life 
This short video illustrates how Track and Field and RunJumpThrow provide the tools for children to learn fundamental running, jumping and throwing movement skills that help to acquire a strong foundation for success in all other sports and physical activities. This is the value of the sport of Athletics – preparing Canadians for a lifetime of excellence and diversity in active living.
RJT News & Events
Photo at right by David Dolsen.
Newsletter
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep RunJumpThrow Instructors, Learning Facilitators and Master Learning Facilitators informed about camps, workshops and the progress of RJT in BC and Canada.
RunJumpThrow Upcoming Events
Come and check out the RunJumpThrow Activities coming to a community event near you! There is always more fun being added so keep checking back!
Run Jump Throw and Speed Agility Skills Training Program – Victoria
Sundays – January 10 to March 14, 2010
The National Athletics Endurance Centre Victoria is presenting Run Jump Throw and Speed Agility Skills training sessions on Sundays starting January 10, 2010 through support from PacificSport Victoria and the University of Victoria Athletics and Recreation. Children ages 6 – 11 can learn and practice the skills of the Run Jump Throw program with fully qualified RJT Instructors and members of the Vikes Track and Field Team, every Sunday beginning January 10, 2010 and running until March 14, 2010. Please click on the outline and registration form below for more information on the program.
NOTE: Registration forms are to be returned to: National Endurance Centre c/o PacificSport Victoria: 100 – 4346 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M1 prior to January 8, 2010
Run Jump Throw coming to YOUR SCHOOL!
Want your students to experience the joy of learning sport skills
through Run Jump Throw? Your students will have fun in a safe learning
environment with a certified RJT Instructor who will help them to
develop basic movement skills in age appropriate progressions. RJT
Instructors provide the equipment and bring their knowledge and
experience right to your school! Let all the students at your school
experience the "FUNdamentals" of Run Jump Throw! Call to book
TODAY 604.333.3554
Click here for more information
Run Jump Throw Equipment Order Form
Click here for order form
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Equipment Bag description/contents - www.athletics.ca/files//Development/BAG EQUIPMENT LIST.PDF
Run Jump Throw Individual Equipment
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NOTE: All Run Jump Throw Equipment Purchases must go through Alanna Boudreau, Grassroots Development Coordinator at Athletics Canada - aboudreau@athletics.ca.
Run Jump Throw Workshops
Coaches can be trained and certified as RJT Instructors by attending a weekend workshop and delivering the program thru their club or school based program. The program can also be delivered to teachers one day Pro-D workshops.
Teachers or coaches wishing to facilitate the training of student-athlete coaches or parents in their club/school, or wishing to increase their NCCP certification levels, can further train as Learning Facilitators in RJT. Following delivery, NCCP certification in the new education stream is given.
Upcoming Workshops:
Please check back soon.
Photo by David Dolsen.
Details and registration forms are posted as they become available. All forms are in PDF format.
Types of Workshops Available:
Photos by David Dolsen.
Run, Jump, Throw Presentation
- 4 hours in length
- Completion does not provide NCCP certification
- Registration
form | fee
description
Run, Jump, Throw Community Recreation Inservice
- 8 hours in length
- Completion does not provide NCCP certification
- Registration
form | fee
description
Run, Jump, Throw Teacher Certification Course
- Available only for Elementary and Secondary school teachers
- 8 hours in length (Includes approx. 1.5 hrs of practical teaching with kids)
- Completion does provide NCCP certification
- Registration
form | fee
description
Run, Jump, Throw Certification Course
- 15 hours in length (Includes 3 hours of practical teaching with kids)
- Completion does provide NCCP certification
- Registration
form | fee
description
To book a RJT instructor workshop or presentations for your club or region please contact:
- BC Athletics RJT Coordinator - Taunya Geelhoed
Phone: 604 333-3554
Email: runjumpthrow@bcathletics.org
RJT Outcomes
Required for Certification - specific outcomes for the RJT
Instructor (
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Run Jump Throw in Schools
Run Jump Throw Word Search
Test your skills and try to find some key RJT terms in this word search! Use this word search before Run Jump Throw sessions at your school to get your students ready and excited!
- RJT Word
Search (
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Note – answer key available upon request: email runjumpthrow@bcathletics.org
Action Schools and RunJumpThrow
Make RunJumpThrow a part of your Action School!
RunJumpThrow fits the Action Schools! BC Framework for action by delivering to all six Action Zones:
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Run Jump Throw in YOUR SCHOOL!
Want your students to experience the joy of learning sport skills through Run Jump Throw? Your students will have fun in a safe learning environment with a certified RJT Instructor who will help them to develop basic movement skills in age appropriate progressions. RJT Instructors provide the equipment and bring their knowledge and experience right to your school! Let all the students at your school experience the "FUNdamentals" of Run Jump Throw! Call to book TODAY 604.333.3554
Click here for more information
Run Jump Throw Staff Bios
RunJumpThrow Program Coordinator
Taunya Geelhoed, BA
Taunya's responsibilities include Run Jump Throw Program Assistant and Administrative Assistant for BC Athletics. A recent graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA Taunya was a member, leader and team captain (2007/08) of the NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer Team. Taunya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Involved in sport throughout her life Taunya brings the experience and skills of leadership and team work learned through sport along with hands-on communications and promotional work she undertook while at university. Taunya has a passion for spreading the joys of sport and she looks forward to contributing to the RunJumpThrow program.
Photo by David Dolsen.
