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Ages 9–14 · 8-week term program
Where it starts.Strong foundations for every sport.
Movement skills, bodyweight strength, coordination and confidence for kids aged 9–14. Coached properly, made genuinely fun, and a head start in whatever sport they love.
Book a term spot Train together as a familyWhy start young
Confidence is built, not born.
Give a kid the ability to move well, and it shows up everywhere: on the field, in the pool, and in how they carry themselves at school.
We teach kids to move well before we ask them to move hard. They learn to crawl, jump, land, climb, push and pull with control, and they build real strength in a way that feels like play, not training.
Every session is designed by Chris Miller, founder of PrimalThenics, drawing on 25+ years coaching professional teams and Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes. Sessions are delivered by our accredited PrimalThenics coaches.
What they build
More than fitness.
- Confidence, the quiet kind that comes from trusting your own body
- Movement skills, the foundation that makes every sport easier to pick up
- Real, safe strength, scaled for growing bodies and never rushed
- Durability, the resilience that keeps young athletes in the game
- A love of moving, the habit that matters most, started early
How it works
One session a week. Pick the day that suits.
Term 4 runs for 8 weeks, from Monday 12 October to Friday 4 December, with one-hour sessions five days a week. Choose one regular session and your child trains with the same group and coach all term.
Train together
Don't just watch from the side.
Parents can train alongside their kids in the same session, with the same coach.
It's the same approach as Primal Juniors, scaled so everyone gets a proper workout, whether you're 10 or 50. Kids see you having a go, you see how much they've learned, and you both walk out a bit stronger.
- When: Mondays, 5–6pm. Term 4 starts Monday 12 October and runs for 8 weeks
- Who: parents and their kids aged 9–14. You don't need to be a member to join
- Cost: $200 per parent and $200 per child for the 8-session term. PrimalThenics weekly members train free
- How to join: register your family using the form below, and let us know who's training
Also for young athletes
Where Juniors can lead.
Ages 9–17 · Sport-specific
Primal Ice Hockey
Strength, conditioning and puck skills for young hockey players, and the pathway into our Next Gen teams.
Ages 8–16 · School holidays
Holiday Program
Two-hour holiday sessions that keep kids moving, learning and happily worn out. Christmas holiday dates announced soon.
FAQ
Questions parents ask.
When does Term 4 start?
Term 4 runs for 8 weeks, from Monday 12 October to Friday 4 December 2026. Monday family training starts on Monday 12 October.
My child has never done any training. Is that okay?
Yes. Primal Juniors is where it starts. Everything is scaled to each child, and we focus on moving well before anything gets hard.
Is strength training safe for kids?
Coached properly, yes. We use bodyweight and movement-based training, scaled for growing bodies and never rushed.
Do I need to be a member to train with my child?
No. Family training on Mondays is open to any parent. It's $200 per parent and $200 per child for the term, and PrimalThenics weekly members train free.
What if my child misses a session?
If your child can't make their usual day, they're welcome to book into another session that same week, subject to availability. Missed sessions aren't credited forward to later weeks or terms.
What should they bring?
A towel, a water bottle and comfortable clothes. Shoes aren't needed.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email [email protected] and we'll get back to you.
Book a Term 4 spot
Term 4 runs from Monday 12 October to Friday 4 December. Complete the form for each child, let us know which day suits and whether you'd like to train together, and we'll confirm everything before the first session.
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