MAAC Juniors Program is open to juniors who are part of a family membership.

It provides structured training sessions for young runners ages 7 to 18 during the school year (Sept–June) under the guidance of our running coaches. 

There are 4 sessions per week during school term time - one session on Monday for primary school students and three sessions for middle/high school children on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The two separate running groups allows the coaches to ensure training is tailored to specific ages and ability levels.

Sessions are designed to introduce and advance runners with training techniques, enhance fitness levels, endurance and running ability, and encourage an appreciation and love of the sport. 

The MAAC Junior Program costs $125 per session per term with multi day discounts available. Further details on times provided below.

Primary School Program

One session per week. 

Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm, Arboretum (Coach Ashley). The goal of the session is to introduce children to the sport of running.  The emphasis is on developing an enjoyment of running while increasing fitness levels and setting a foundation for running as part of a healthy lifestyle.

This session teaches drills, technique, strength and balance while motivating the students through games and challenges. 

Middle and Senior School Students’ Program

Three sessions per week. 

Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm, National Sports Center Track (Coach Ashley) -  The session consists of learning proper warm up and drills for workouts and races.  Focus on speed work and building speed endurance.

Wednesday, 4.30-5.30 pm, Beyond Fitness Bermuda (Coaches Christine and Ashley) - Half running and half strength training. The strength training is tailored specifically to help to prevent injuries, run more consistently, improve running efficiency and running economy and allow runners to safely build mileage and increase speed.

Thursday, 5:30-6:30 pm, Arboretum (Coach Ashley)

Coach Ashley Couper is a seasoned primary teacher and mother of two.  She was one of the original founders of MAAC Juniors.  She competed in Track and Field and Cross Country at the University of Vermont and Stanford University.  While training with the Nike Farm Team post collegiately, she represented Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games and was a finalist in the 1500m. Her local accomplishments include 5-time winner of May 24th and course record holder, multiple time winner of Front Street Mile and Local Women's Record Holder, and National Record holder for Indoor 1 mile, 1500m, 5000m, Road 10 mile and Road half marathon.

Coach Christine is the owner of Beyond Fitness Bermuda. She is a Personal Trainer and Athletic Conditioning Coach as well as an avid runner. Christine has lots of experience coaching young athletes from various teams including volleyball, sailing, field hockey, swimming, tennis and more. She’s focused on building proper strength and conditioning habits for athletes at a young age that will ultimately make them stronger/more efficient in their sport and help avoid potential injuries.  Christine was on the rowing team at Tabor Academy and Fairfield University. She got into running after her rowing career finished with the completion of university and she competes regularly in marathons and half marathons as well as countless 10k and 5k races.