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Coaching

Your local club 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 Mick Shortland- Coaching Secretary (Programme of courses displayed on noticeboard)

COACHING PROGRAMME

                                                        Sessions at Ridlins Stadium, Woodcock Road, Stevenage
                                                             MONDAY (6.30 - 8.00);    TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS (6.30 - 8.30)

MONDAYS
Primary Schoolchildren; years 4 and 5; (6.30- 7.30)
Training sessions cover all skills and events

Long and Triple Jump
Long and Triple jump coaching alternate each Monday – see notice board for dates of each

Javelin
Alternative squad for those who can’t make Thursdays or who do other events on Thursday

Circuits; athletes aged 12 years and over;
A programme of exercises using small weights and your own body weight designed to improve strength and power, suitable for athletes from all disciplines.

Disability Squad*
All disability athletes including wheelchair users and seated throwers

Squad sessions;
As athletes progress, they may need to increase the number of their training sessions:- coaches may arrange extra sessions for their older athletes.

Athletics for fitness; including athletes with disabilities
Sessions for adults and secondary schoolchildren who want to train but who don’t want to compete.

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

TUESDAYS and/or THURSDAYS

Primary Schoolchildren; year 6 (6.30 -7.45)
(this is the age when league competition for the Club starts)
TUESDAY Running sessions - sprints, hurdles and longer distances.
THURSDAY Field event sessions – jumps and throws.
(high jump will be on the second Thursday in each month)

Adults and Secondary School students;
Sprint One squad coached by 3 coaches
Hurdles Alternate Tuesdays U13 & U15
Alternate Thursdays U17 & upwards
Middle distance 2 squads- 800m,1500m and endurance senior squad
High Jump 2 squads Tuesday or Thursday
Pole Vault Tuesday and Thursday (according to ability) – see notice board
Combined Events See Norma Harris for details
Shot Thursday
Discus Tuesday
Hammer Thursday Javelin alternate Tuesday- see notice board for dates

SUNDAYS The track is usually open, 10am – 1pm (not Bank Holidays) fees payable to Council staff on duty.
Coaches make individual arrangements their squad athletes

TRAINING FEES ARE PAYABLE FOR EACH SESSION

Seniors (working) £3.00 Seniors (unwaged) and students/schoolchildren £2.50 Non-members £4.00