REGISTRATION INFO.
Please read thoroughly before registering.
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Season. Registration is now closed for our indoor season. Please check back after February 15, 2023 for our outdoor season registration.
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Season. Registration is now closed for our indoor season. Please check back after February 15, 2023 for our outdoor season registration.
1. FEES & MEMBERSHIPS
Athletes *must* hold a current Athletics Alberta membership in order to train with Edmonton Thunder.
Memberships can be purchased through Athletics Alberta website.
Registration for the 2022-2023 Season IS NOW OPEN!
Karelo is our registration portal.
We have caps on group sizes. If the group you are applying for is full when you register please place yourself on the waitlist - available slots will be assigned based on waitlist priority and the waitlist can move quickly!
Kidsport and JumpStart information for financial aid can be found at the bottom of the page.
Memberships can be purchased through Athletics Alberta website.
Registration for the 2022-2023 Season IS NOW OPEN!
Karelo is our registration portal.
We have caps on group sizes. If the group you are applying for is full when you register please place yourself on the waitlist - available slots will be assigned based on waitlist priority and the waitlist can move quickly!
Kidsport and JumpStart information for financial aid can be found at the bottom of the page.
EDMONTON THUNDER REGISTRATION - Registration fees cover facility fees, administration costs, equipment, meet fees to our chosen meets (number of events may be limited), and coaching.
Kidsport and JumpStart information for financial aid can be found at the bottom of the webpage.
A. Registration
We are no longer accepting Full Year Registrations (check out the outdoor or check back in Aug 2023 for next season)
September to July is $900 for athletes in U16 and up and $850 for Athletes in U12 and U14, payable upon registration. This includes base OR cross country season (September and October) free of charge.
Payment Options -
1. Full amount at time of registration.
2. U16 and up - $600 at time of registration and $300 on February 15.
U12 and U14 - $600 at time of registration and $250 on February 15.
We are no longer accepting Cross-Country ONLY Thunder Registration (check out the outdoor or check back in Aug 2023 for next season)
September and October
All Age Registration - $150 (full payment due at time of registration)
We are no longer accepting Indoor ONLY Thunder Registration(check out the outdoor or check back in Aug 2023 for next season)
November to March and includes base OR cross country season (September and October) free of charge.
U12 and U14 Registration - $600 (full payment due at time of registration)
U16, U18 and U20 Registration - $600 (full payment due at time of registration)
Outdoor ONLY Thunder Registration - April to July
U12 and U14 Registration - $500 (full payment due at time of registration)
U16, U18 and U20 Registration - $500 (full payment due at time of registration)
Returning athletes will be given until Feb 28 to secure a spot
Registration will open to new athletes on March 1
A deposit cheque of $75 is required for use of the team singlet. Singlets are borrowed prior to the first track meet and returned at the end of the season. Cheques will be returned or destroyed once the singlet is returned.
B. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer requirements include:
C. CAPS & FUNDING
We have caps on group sizes. If the group you are applying for is full when you register please place yourself on the waitlist - available slots will be assigned based on waitlist priority. If you are applying through a third party for financial assistance please contact the treasurer to discuss registration process for subsidized athletes (all discussions will be confidential).
D. ATHLETICS ALBERTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
In order to train with Edmonton Thunder, it is mandatory for your athlete to have a current membership with Athletics Alberta. You must purchase your athlete's membership directly through the Athletics Alberta website and keep it current for the entire season.
The annual membership is the best deal if you will be training most or all of the year. You will be responsible for renewing your athlete's AA membership each January. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of the athlete to maintain the membership. If the membership is not renewed, your athlete will not be eligible to participate in any meets or practices.
*If you are new to track and haven't signed up for an Athletics Alberta Membership, please wait until September 1st to sign up to avoid paying for the fall portion twice.
Kidsport and JumpStart information for financial aid can be found at the bottom of the webpage.
A. Registration
We are no longer accepting Full Year Registrations (check out the outdoor or check back in Aug 2023 for next season)
September to July is $900 for athletes in U16 and up and $850 for Athletes in U12 and U14, payable upon registration. This includes base OR cross country season (September and October) free of charge.
Payment Options -
1. Full amount at time of registration.
2. U16 and up - $600 at time of registration and $300 on February 15.
U12 and U14 - $600 at time of registration and $250 on February 15.
We are no longer accepting Cross-Country ONLY Thunder Registration (check out the outdoor or check back in Aug 2023 for next season)
September and October
All Age Registration - $150 (full payment due at time of registration)
We are no longer accepting Indoor ONLY Thunder Registration(check out the outdoor or check back in Aug 2023 for next season)
November to March and includes base OR cross country season (September and October) free of charge.
U12 and U14 Registration - $600 (full payment due at time of registration)
U16, U18 and U20 Registration - $600 (full payment due at time of registration)
Outdoor ONLY Thunder Registration - April to July
U12 and U14 Registration - $500 (full payment due at time of registration)
U16, U18 and U20 Registration - $500 (full payment due at time of registration)
Returning athletes will be given until Feb 28 to secure a spot
Registration will open to new athletes on March 1
A deposit cheque of $75 is required for use of the team singlet. Singlets are borrowed prior to the first track meet and returned at the end of the season. Cheques will be returned or destroyed once the singlet is returned.
B. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer requirements include:
- 2 Casino shifts on Casino years
- a minimum of 1 full day or 2 half day track meets
- a fundraising activity
C. CAPS & FUNDING
We have caps on group sizes. If the group you are applying for is full when you register please place yourself on the waitlist - available slots will be assigned based on waitlist priority. If you are applying through a third party for financial assistance please contact the treasurer to discuss registration process for subsidized athletes (all discussions will be confidential).
D. ATHLETICS ALBERTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
In order to train with Edmonton Thunder, it is mandatory for your athlete to have a current membership with Athletics Alberta. You must purchase your athlete's membership directly through the Athletics Alberta website and keep it current for the entire season.
The annual membership is the best deal if you will be training most or all of the year. You will be responsible for renewing your athlete's AA membership each January. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of the athlete to maintain the membership. If the membership is not renewed, your athlete will not be eligible to participate in any meets or practices.
*If you are new to track and haven't signed up for an Athletics Alberta Membership, please wait until September 1st to sign up to avoid paying for the fall portion twice.
RENEWING AA MEMBERSIf you are not sure of your athlete's AA membership number or whether it is current, you can look up that information by following these instructions: 1.Visit the AA website. 2. Under membership type, select "Renewing member." 3. Use the "Look up" function. |
NEW AA MEMBERSHIPSPlease visit the AA website and complete the form to obtain a membership. You will receive a membership number, which you will need to enter into the Edmonton Thunder registration system in order to complete your athlete's registration. You can see current AA membership fee rates on the AA website here. |
2. FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERING
Participation in our volunteer events is mandatory for the families of our athletes.
A. BI-YEARLY CASINO FUNDRAISER
Edmonton Thunder has a casino slot every second year in even years (2020, 2022, and so on). In casino years, each athlete's family must provide at least two volunteers to work the casino. There is no cash payment alternative: Volunteers must be provided, because we require the full complement of volunteers to meet our commitment to continue with the casino in the future.
B. BI-YEARLY FUNDRAISER
Edmonton Thunder has a casino slot every second year in even years In non-casino years, our club holds a fundraiser. You will be required to participate as a member of Edmonton Thunder. Information will be available at registration.
C. TRACK MEET VOLUNTEER HOURS
Edmonton Thunder is required to provide volunteers from time to time to support Athletics Alberta track meets. Each family must work the equivalent of a full day (10 hours) at a track meet sometime throughout the year. The track meets operate entirely on volunteers, including officials. It is important that we fulfill our club commitment to ensure these meet opportunities continue to be available for our athletes in the future. Emails will be sent out requesting volunteers.
NOTE: If a family has contributed significant hours to assisting the team (team parent, assistant coaching), coaches may deem that the track meet volunteering requirement has been fulfilled. Being a member of the Edmonton Thunder Board can also fulfill volunteer requirements.
Edmonton Thunder has a casino slot every second year in even years (2020, 2022, and so on). In casino years, each athlete's family must provide at least two volunteers to work the casino. There is no cash payment alternative: Volunteers must be provided, because we require the full complement of volunteers to meet our commitment to continue with the casino in the future.
B. BI-YEARLY FUNDRAISER
Edmonton Thunder has a casino slot every second year in even years In non-casino years, our club holds a fundraiser. You will be required to participate as a member of Edmonton Thunder. Information will be available at registration.
C. TRACK MEET VOLUNTEER HOURS
Edmonton Thunder is required to provide volunteers from time to time to support Athletics Alberta track meets. Each family must work the equivalent of a full day (10 hours) at a track meet sometime throughout the year. The track meets operate entirely on volunteers, including officials. It is important that we fulfill our club commitment to ensure these meet opportunities continue to be available for our athletes in the future. Emails will be sent out requesting volunteers.
NOTE: If a family has contributed significant hours to assisting the team (team parent, assistant coaching), coaches may deem that the track meet volunteering requirement has been fulfilled. Being a member of the Edmonton Thunder Board can also fulfill volunteer requirements.
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