Service Description

St Johns – Ages 8–10 (UNCAPD Foundations) All sessions are held indoors – no cancellations due to weather. Program Overview: The St Johns Speed & Agility Program (UNCAPD Foundations) for Ages 8–10 is a structured 8-week training block designed to develop fundamental acceleration, coordination, and change-of-direction skills in a safe and supportive environment. The program focuses on building strong movement foundations that transfer directly to a wide range of sports. Sessions are delivered by qualified performance coaches with age-appropriate progressions, supporting young athletes at both school and club level. Location Details: Venue: AUCC Indoor Training Facility Address: 71 Merton Road, St Johns, Auckland Training Schedule: Day: Wednesday Time: 4:00 PM Age Group: 8–10 years Program Dates: 6 May – Testing 13 May 20 May 27 May 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 June – Testing This is a full 8-week training block with structured progression. Program Focus: • Fundamental acceleration and sprint mechanics • Change-of-direction and reactive agility • Movement coordination and balance under speed • Applying speed skills to fun, sport-related scenarios • Progressive training delivered in small groups to ensure quality coaching Performance Testing: Performance testing is completed in Week 1 and Week 8 to track athlete development. Included tests: • 20 m Sprint (with 10 m splits) • 5-10-5 Agility Test • Standing Broad Jump • Ground Contact Time (Reactive Strength Index) Testing allows athletes and families to clearly see measurable improvement across the program. What Athletes Need to Bring: • Appropriate fitness training attire • Water bottle Registration & Attendance: Athletes are expected to attend the same session each week to ensure consistency and progression. Payment & Attendance Policy: Athletes on a payment plan will have 8 automatic weekly payments covering the full program. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to receive a session credit if an athlete is unable to attend. Contact Information: Email: info@uncapd.co.nz Phone: 021 247 9773