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The Club has a number of UK Athletics qualified Coaches able to deliver expert coaching in all events. Remember they are volunteers and give their time willingly to help the athletes.
All the coaches and officials acknowledge the UK Athletics Code of Ethics. Coaching groups are arranged according to age, ability and experience. In the summer season (from April), the younger athletes are encouraged to start in our ‘Passport to Athletics’ group in which they are coached in the whole range of events with an emphasis on 'fun'. As they gain experience they can decide to move to groups offering more specialised coaching. The Passport group is open to children from 11 years of age. After spending some time in this group, athletes can choose with guidance from our coaches which of the event groups (Sprints, Distance, Jumps, Throws, Multi Events) they would like to concentrate on. By age 14 all athletes will have left the Passport squad and joined one of our event group coaches; those athletes who still want to participate in a wide variety of events can of course join a Multi Events coach.
Our club coaches are experienced at coaching athletes of all ages from Under 13s to Over 60s and of all standards from absolute beginner to seasoned international. Parents or others interested in getting involved with coaching are always welcome. Click here if you want to get invloved. Newcomers are encouraged to come along to one of the club sessions.
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