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Why IGNITE

IGNITE Program > Kimberley

Registration is open for the Kimberley cohort

Spots are limited in the Kimberley cohort

Fall 2026 cohort starts September 8

Kimberley, BC | Youth Strength and Conditioning

Train for What's Possible.

IGNITE Athlete Development, Kimberley

Spaces in Kimberley's Fall 2026 cohort are limited. IGNITE is structured youth strength and conditioning for competitive athletes ages 13 to 17, delivered by certified coach Graeme Lehman at Purcell Collegiate School. Sessions run Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 am. Registration is open now.

Why IGNITE

Open

Registration is live, until spots are filled.

Sept 8

Fall 2026 cohort start. Strength and Stability.

$600

Standard rate, per athlete, per cohort.

Weeks. Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 am.

13-17

Age range, competitive youth athletes.

Pricing and Registration

Register early. Spots in Kimberley are limited.

Registration is open, until spots are filled. The Fall and Spring bundle is the best way to lock in the full first year of IGNITE at the lowest total cost.

Secure Your Spot

Standard Rate

Regular Registration

$600

per athlete, per cohort

Each 12-week cohort includes twice-weekly sessions with Graeme Lehman at Purcell Collegiate School. Built around school and existing sport schedules.

Best Value

Fall and Spring Bundle

$1,100

both Foundations cohorts. Save $100.

Register for both the Fall (Strength and Stability) and Spring (Speed and Power) Foundations cohorts together and save $100. The most complete first-year IGNITE experience, and the best value in the program.

The bundle must be registered together to receive the discount. Questions? Email columbiabasin@pacificsport.com

Your Kimberley Coach

Graeme Lehman

IGNITE Head Coach, Kimberley. Delivering structured youth strength and conditioning at Purcell Collegiate School for competitive athletes ages 13 to 17.

IGNITE HEAD COACH | KIMBERLEY

Graeme Lehman

IGNITE Head Coach | Purcell Collegiate School

Graeme Lehman brings a sport science-driven and athlete-centred approach to the IGNITE Athlete Development Program in Kimberley. With a background in strength and conditioning, gymnastics, speed development, and sport performance, Graeme helps athletes build the physical qualities they need to perform with confidence and purpose.

Graeme's coaching philosophy is centred on guiding each athlete down their own unique path in the most effective way possible. Through detailed physical assessments, individualized programming, and evidence-based training methods, he helps athletes develop strength, speed, coordination, and movement skills that transfer directly into sport.

He also believes strongly in the value of multi-sport development. His coaching background across several sports allows him to support athletes as whole movers, not just as athletes in one discipline. Graeme's goal is to help young athletes build strong foundations, understand their bodies, and feel supported as they work toward the next level.

Graeme holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and has 20 years of experience as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He also holds coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program in tennis, volleyball, and soccer. His coaching background includes strength and conditioning, gymnastics, speed development, individualized athlete programming, and sport performance training.

Outside of coaching, Graeme enjoys skiing and golfing, which makes Kimberley the perfect place to call home.

"The best thing about coaching IGNITE is giving young athletes the guidance, support, and confidence that can make a real difference in their development."

Graeme Lehman, IGNITE Head Coach, Kimberley

Purcell Collegiate School

Where Kimberley athletes train.

Delivered at Purcell Collegiate School, bringing structured athlete development directly to the Kimberley community.

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Program Schedule, Kimberley

Plan the full pathway from day one.

Athletes who start with Foundations in Fall 2026 could follow the complete IGNITE pathway through Aspire and beyond. Foundations athletes receive priority access to Aspire registration before it opens to others.

Stage	Cohort Focus	Days and Times	Dates	Registration
Stage 1, Foundations Foundations	Strength and Stability	Mon and Wed, 7:00 to 8:00 am	Sept 8 to Nov 26, 2026	Registration Open
Stage 1, Foundations Foundations	Speed and Power	TBA	April 5 to June 24, 2027	Registration Open
Stage 2, Aspire Aspire	Strength and Stability	TBA	Sept 7 to Nov 25, 2027	Registration Opens 2027
Stage 2, Aspire Aspire	Speed and Power	TBA	April 3 to June 22, 2028	Coming 2028
Stage 3, Perform Perform	Strength and Stability	TBA	TBA	TBA
Stage 3, Perform Perform	Speed and Power	TBA	TBA	TBA

Aspire registration opens in 2027, giving Foundations athletes the first opportunity to secure their spot before registration opens to others. Stage 3 Perform dates and registration details will be confirmed as the pathway progresses.

Why IGNITE

The physical foundation every sport is built on.

Kimberley's competitive athletes are putting in the work every season. IGNITE gives them the physical platform to go further with it. Structured, twice-weekly sessions that build strength, speed, coordination, and movement quality across every sport, every season.

Built for Competitive Athletes

Designed for athletes already competing in hockey, skiing, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more. IGNITE complements team practice rather than competing with it, and the physical gains carry across every sport on your athlete's schedule.

Coached the Right Way

Graeme Lehman delivers the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific curriculum at every session. Technique comes before load, quality before quantity. Athletes learn to move correctly first, which reduces injury risk and builds the kind of confidence that shows up in competition.

Local, Right Here in Kimberley

Delivered at Purcell Collegiate School, bringing high-quality athlete development to the Kimberley community. Graeme Lehman knows what local athletes are training toward, and has built a program that reflects it.

A Pathway, Not Just a Program

IGNITE is structured across progressive stages: Foundations, Aspire, and Perform. Athletes who start in Fall 2026 could follow the full pathway, with priority registration access at each stage along the way.

Multi-Sport Training

Built for athletes across every sport.

IGNITE is not designed for one sport. The physical foundations of strength, speed, coordination, and movement quality carry across every discipline your athlete competes in. Currently supporting athletes in 15 or more sports, including:

Hockey Soccer Alpine Skiing Basketball Volleyball Rugby Cycling Swimming Track and Field Snowboard Baseball Tennis Cross-Country Lacrosse Gymnastics And more

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you register, here are the answers parents ask for most.

What is IGNITE?

IGNITE is a structured athlete development program for competitive youth athletes ages 13 to 17, delivered by PacificSport Columbia Basin. In Kimberley, it runs at Purcell Collegiate School under certified coach Graeme Lehman. It builds the physical foundations of strength, speed, coordination, and movement quality that support performance across all sports. The program is built on a curriculum developed by the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific.

Where does IGNITE train in Kimberley?

IGNITE Kimberley is delivered at Purcell Collegiate School under coach Graeme Lehman. Sessions run Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 am, beginning September 8, 2026.

Is strength training safe for a teenager?

Yes, when properly coached, and that is the key distinction. IGNITE introduces strength training the right way: technique before load, quality before quantity. Athletes learn how to move correctly first, which reduces injury risk rather than increasing it. Graeme Lehman is certified in the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific curriculum and coaches with that progression at every session.

How is IGNITE different from my child's team practice?

Team practice develops sport skills. IGNITE develops the physical capacity to execute those skills faster, stronger, and with more control. The two are designed to work together. IGNITE runs twice a week and is specifically built to complement your child's existing sport commitments, not compete with them.

Is registration open and how much does it cost?

Registration is open now. The standard athlete fee is $600 per cohort. Families registering for both the Fall and Spring Foundations cohorts together could access the bundle rate of $1,100, a saving of $100.

Can my child register if they are not on a provincial team?

Yes. IGNITE is designed for motivated competitive athletes who are ready to train with purpose, not only those identified for provincial or national programs. What matters is that your athlete is coachable, committed, and ready to put in the work.

Will this add too much to an already busy schedule?

IGNITE Kimberley runs Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 am. Sessions are built to fit around existing sport and school commitments. Many coaches actively recommend IGNITE because it makes their athletes better without asking them to give anything up.

What is the IGNITE Pathway and when can my athlete move to Aspire and Perform?

IGNITE has three progressive stages: Foundations, Aspire, and Perform. Athletes starting Fall 2026 begin with Foundations (Stage 1): Strength and Stability and finish with Foundations (Stage 1): Speed and Power in Spring 2027. After completing both Foundations cohorts, athletes could move into Aspire (Stage 2), with Foundations athletes receiving first access before general registration opens. Perform (Stage 3) follows Aspire, with details to be confirmed as the pathway progresses.

Kimberley. Limited Spots Available.

Register for Fall 2026.

Registration is open, until spots are filled. Secure your athlete's spot in the Kimberley cohort.

Why IGNITE

Questions? columbiabasin@pacificsport.com

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