Training and Coaches
Athletes are expected and need to train consistently in order to master techniques, improve fitness and stamina as well as to build team spirit. Training sessions are an important part of the clubs social life as well as being a time for athletes and coaching staff to get to know each other, learn to trust each other and have fun whilst showing committment.
We have winter and summer training schedules as follows.
Summer: April - September
| Tuesday evening | 7.00 – 8.30pm | Year 6 and over |
| Thursday evening | 6.30 – 8.00pm | Year 3 to Year 7 |
| Thursday evening | 7.00 – 8.30pm | Year 8 and above |
Winter: October - March
| Monday evening (weight training) | 7.00 – 8.30pm | Year 10 and over |
| Wednesday evening(general conditioning) | 7.00 – 8.30pm | Year 6 and over |
| Thursday evening (circuit training) | 6.30 – 7.30pm | Year 3 to Year 7 |
Additional training country park cross country, hill running etc. can also be arranged by request.
COACHES
| Senior Coach | Roy Fenn | |
Club Coaches |
Trish Thorp |
Middle distance/ sprints |
|
Diane Clarke |
Long jump/triple jump |
|
John Pedelty |
Throws |
| Dave Burridge | Sprints & hurdles | |
| Jan Aarre | Throws | |
|
Julie Hutt |
High jump/hurdles |
|
Barry Fenn |
Young athletes |
|
Job King |
Middle distance |
|
Ben Jones |
Middle distance |
Assistant Coaches |
Rhonda Szikora |
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|
Jane Kalym |
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| Richard Bolam | Middle distance | |
| Stuart Hobbs | ||
|
Lesley Ford |
|
Child Protection Officer |
Diane Clarke |
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Voluntary Helpers |
No experience required, but all help most welcome! |
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