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Coaching

Your local club which caters for all aspects of the sport , for all ages, (children over 9 years and adults) and both sexes

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS- all ages      Anyone interested in finding out about the Club, and having an introductory session is welcome to come to the track on the 1st THURSDAY IN THE MONTH AT 6.30pm- (this is the only night for new / prospective members)       We will explain the Club’s policies, events and so on and work out the most appropriate training group for you to join-under 17 years old children should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

COACH EDUCATION           Speak to Jan Gates- Coaching Secretary (Programme of courses displayed on noticeboard)

 The Club’s coaches will be working on 6 Monday early evenings after Easter for pupils by running an “Introduction to Athletics” course on behalf of both the Stevenage and the North Herts Schools Sports Partnerships.  Details have been circulated to all S Schools in both catchment areas. Please see your PE staff.      

COACHING PROGRAMME

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 6.30 to 8.00 or 8.30pm

PRIMARY SCHOOLCHILDREN;  years 4 & 5.  

Monday                                      6.30 -  7.30               

Coaches; Chris Feely &  Allison Barber

Introduction to full range of athletics events;  Fun in athletics;  Learn the basics of  athletics competitions. 

PRIMARY SCHOOLCHILDREN; year 6.

Tuesday and Thursday               6.30 - 8.00

Coaches;  Chris & Steve Feely

The age which sees the start of track and field league competitions.

Tuesday is running based- all distances and events;     Thursday is field event based, jumps and throws.

ADULTS AND SECONDARY SCHOOLCHILDREN

Tuesday and Thursday                   6.30 - 8.30           Monday            6.30 - 8.00 (as arranged by coaches)

SPRINTS;                                            Coaches;  Paul Keeble, Len Allbrighton, Phona Foster, Deandra Smith, Jamesdean Atkins

MIDDLE DISTANCE; years 7 & 8           Coaches;  Val Kinsella, Caroline Keeble       

                                from Year 9           Coach;     Steve Pike

JUMPS                                                Coaches;  Norma Harris, Barry Mainstone, Nikki Andrews, Margaret Powell

             High Jump;                              Tuesday and Thursday         

             Pole Vault;                              Thursday

             Long/Triple Jump;                     alternate Tuesday

             Hurdles ;                                  alternate Tuesday )

                (all subject to change depending on competition requirements)

Thursday                                         6.30. - 8.30

THROWS;                            Coaches;  John McLellan  (Javelin and Discus)

                                                            Patrick David    (Shot)

                                                            Mick Shortland (Hammer)

            (some individual training takes place subject to arrangement with coaches on Tuesdays)               

ATHLETICS FOR FITNESS;   CIRCUIT TRAINING;  NOVICE THROWING;

Monday                                           6.30 – 8.00

ATHLETICS FOR FITNESS;  Coach;      Jan Gates (includes athletes with disabilities)

                Sessions for adults and secondary schoolchildren who want to train but who don’t want to compete.

INTRODUCTION TO THROWS:Coach;    Len Allbrighton  (includes athletes with disabilities)

CIRCUITS;  athletes aged 14 years and over;   Coach  Steve Feely

                A programme of exercises using small weights and your own body weight designed to improve strength and  power,suitable for athletes from all disciplines.

Athletes with disabilities may also be included in sessions on Tuesday and Thursday

Training fees are payable at each session;  Seniors (working) £2.50;  Seniors /students (unwaged) and schoolchildren/students  £2.00;      Non-members £3.50

   

All prospective athletes must attend the INFORMATION/INDUCTION evening held on the first Thursday of each calendar month at the track at 6.30pm (with parent or responsible adult if under 17)      All athletes under 17 years of age must be part of a recognised training group with a named coach, who will assist in the arranging of appropriate sessions to be attended

SUNDAY  The track is usually open, 10am – 1pm    fees payable to Council staff on duty.

Coaches make individual arrangements for their squads


Sessions at Ridlins Stadium, Woodcock Road, Stevenage
 

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