We now have age-group 8-12 and 13-17 development groups. There is a rotating rota of coaches at different times for these groups. Contact the membership secretary and use the club’s Spond app to join these groups. We also have a dedicated junior sprint group coached by Karl Murray and Tia Anderson. This group trains at the times below and at 9:45 on Saturday mornings.
Training Tuesday and Thursday 18:45 – 20:00 at Maiden Castle Sports Centre.
Foundation Groups
Our foundation groups are the entry point for new athletes, who have the option of joining either group according to their preference or balancing their training across the two groups. Although we recommend that one lead coach is identified to enable oversight of their overall training programme.
Athletes will begin to compete, with focus growing over time. The primary focus however, will always be on enjoyment and skill development. Coaches will discuss options for progression with the athlete and their parents, determining the most appropriate fit for each individual in terms of progression within the junior groups.
Track & Field Group
Coaches
Age Range: 10-17
Training Frequency: 2-3 sessions per week.
Group Numbers: 12-30 in each session.
Activities & Events: This group prepares athletes for a wide range of events, with a balanced programme across various activities, and given this variety there are a range of progression options as athletes mature from this group. Track events up to 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Javelin, Discus, Cross-Country.
Junior Specialism Group
Coach: George McKay
Age Range: 10-17 (occasionally older by arrangement)
Training Frequency: Variable, bespoke programmes to focus on specific events
Group Numbers: Up to 5 or 6 in any given session or programme.
Activities & Events: This is the multiple speciality route for those who want to focus on events at an earlier stage. All track distances, Shot, Javelin, High Jump, Long Jump, Multi-Events.
Development & Performance Groups
As athletes mature and develop their coach will discuss next steps with them and determine to what degree and in what events they might want to specialise, to determine which development/performance group would be most appropriate to their needs. Development and performance groups are mixed age (junior and seniors) and details can be found on the Senior Training page.