This page updated 7 June 2024 at 5pm
These sessions will be at GSAL, except for the “C” group and which will be at Beckett Park
There will be 5 groups (69) at GSAL at 6:00, 1 group (15) at GSAL at 7:00, 1 group (21) at Beckett Park t 7:15
If we have to cancel or change the venue, there will be a message here by 4pm Tuesday
BOOKING FORMS – Booking for June is now open, if you’ve not booked yet then please book by Thursday 13 June at 10pm
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES IN RED APPLY TO GSAL, PLEASE READ ALL OF THEM.
I’m still requesting that each adult is responsible for no more than 2 children if from different families. If you want to bring more than two, then please ask.
Please note later start time as for GSAL it is a normal week.
YOU MAY NOT COME ON SITE TILL 5:50PM. NOT EVEN QUEUEING ON THE MAIN DRIVE!
From the main entrance, keep in the left hand lane and turn left at the barrier. (Press the green button to raise the barrier).
Drive past the cricket pavilion and turn right. Almost immediately turn left into the staff car park. Drive as far as possible down the car park.
Please note: You MUST NOT go past the mini-roundabout in your car.
From the car park, walk in the same direction to the mini-roundabout and turn right. (Beware of traffic and contractor’s vehicles). Continue past the stores on the left and then you’ll see an uphill path which leads to the athletics field.
Please note: You MUST accompany your child(ren) to the athletics field. You MUST NOT let them run ahead.
SPECIAL MESSAGES FOR THIS WEEK
We have 69 coming to the 6pm session and my usual assistant Paul is in Turkey.
We will need A LOT OF HELP to set up all the activities, please come across as soon as you arrive to see how you can help.
Parents then please register with the group leader as we need to know where you are in case of emergency; also wait to see if you are needed to help with the activities. Most parents will stay with “their” group and help with activities as needed.
We will need TWO leaders (one leader, one assistant) for every group because when we do field events we will split each group into two.
Tasks for activities (please volunteer)
- sprinting – allocating runners to races, starting, judging 1-2-3, timekeeping, recording
- long-jumping (2 teams) – runway control, checking for no-jump, marking landing point, raking the sand
- laps – running (including back-marker), timing, keeping finishers in order, recording
- shot (2 teams) – keeping athletes safe, calling up to putt, assistance with style, retrieving shots
Please see the site map and location of meeting points and please ensure you are aware of the rules for confirmation and cancellation in the following link https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2024/
On Tuesday, if you need to cancel, please text 07775 898 558 (don’t use any other method, not email, not gmail, not Facebook, not Messenger, not Whatsapp).
Other Messages
When groups do long jump they will split into 2 sub-groups using separate pits. When groups do shot they will split into 2 sub-groups using separate throwing circles. Therefore we will need a lot more parents to help, please.
Warning – wearing of spikes is allowed but you should also bring some normal running shoes for shot put and also if there are any games
If you have any queries, please comment on the Facebook post or email [email protected]
6:00pm – 5 groups at GSAL, groups 1-4 each splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events
Warm up 6:05, 1st Activity 6:15, 2nd Activity 6:25, 3rd Activity 6:35, 4th Activity 6:45, Cool down 6:55
Activity 1 : 80metre Sprints, Activity 2 : Long Jump, Activity 3 : Laps, Activity 4 : Shot Put
Group 1 will do activities 1,2,3,4
Group 2 will do activities 2,3,4,1
Group 3 will do activities 3,4,1,2
Group 4 will do activities 4,1,2,3
Group 5 will be doing Relays on the central field, Standing Long Jump on the central field, Sprints on the back straight and Throwing tennis balls from the javelin runway
After all activities have been completed, there will be an opportunity for those who are intending to compete in track & field in June or July to have more practice shot putting and/or long jumping and/or crouch starts for sprints.
GROUP 1
Leader: ALEX MONAGHAN
Assistant: SOPHIE RUGG
Alfie Ball
Samuel Keene
Søren Pailor
Harry RichardsIsaac Rugg
Josh Salmon
Thomas Sheen
Seth Steere
Solomon Steere
Ben Taylor
Alfie Thomas
Gus Thomas
Levi Woodger
GROUP 2
Leader: JOHN KEENE
Assistant: MATT GROSVENOR
Thomas Deverill
Hugo Earl
Leo Freer
Thomas Grosvenor
Leo Guppy
Caleb Keene
Austin Lyons
Samuel McLarkey
George Redmond
Kyle Reid
Henry Rollings
Edward Sharp
Jonah Steere
Arthur Venning
GROUP 3
Leader: NICOLA BROWN
Assistant: BECKY BALDARO-BOOTH
Grace Ball
Indi Banerjee
Milly Booth
Abigail Bottomley
Kirsten Brown
Athena Cooper
Caitlyn Hartley
Emelia Holroyd
Tilly O’Brien
Kirsten Reid
Jess Rollings
Lucy Sheen
Mary Venning
Natalie Ward
GROUP 4
Leader: JOBY CLARK
Assistant: SARAH DEAKNiamh Archbold
Eve Barton
Helena Bolhasani
Nichola Bolhasani
Esmé Clark
Chloe Deak
Emmy Deverill
Francesca Furniss
Izzy Grosvenor
Harriet Roberts
Isla Robinson
Lucy Walker
Isabelle Watt
Ruby Wilson
GROUP 5
Leader: LORA FORSTER
Assistant: ALICE BONNER
Beatrice Clark
Betsy Earl
Emmy Forster
Sebby Forster
Poppy Freer
Federico Furniss
Charlotte Lyons
Nia McLarkey
Georgie Roberts
Leo Robinson
Sophie Sharp
Connie Steere
Lola Thomas
Barney Woodger
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – Nicola Hartley & 1 volunteer from each activity team
– finish – Gerwyn Sheen & Amanda Bonner & 1 volunteer from each activity team
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Rachel Barton & 2 volunteers from each activity team
– pit 2 – Rachel Salmon & 2 volunteers from each activity team
LAPS
– Tom Venning & Louise Walker & volunteers from each activity team
SHOT PUT
– shot circle – Jane Rollings
– discus circle – Ian Richards
Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
7:00pm – 1 group at GSAL splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events
Warm up 6:05, 1st Activity 6:15, 2nd Activity 6:25, 3rd Activity 6:35, 4th Activity 6:45, Cool down 6:55
Activity 1 : 80metre Sprints, Activity 2 : Long Jump & Shot Put, Activity 3 : Laps, Activity 4 : Shot Put & Long Jump
GROUP 2A
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Alice Bonner
Jacob Coleman
Libby Frenneaux
Emily Parbutt
Laurie Phillips
Freddie Portman
Noah Swoboda
Ezzie Yansaneh
Zeekie Yansaneh
GROUP 2B
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Poppy Bennett
Oliver Breedon
Alex Burbidge
Matilda Dark
Henry Kirwan
Essie Molyneux
Esther Yansaneh
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start –
– finish –
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 –
– not in use
LAPS
– from Sprint team after 7:10pm
SHOT
– shot circle –
– discus circle – not in use
Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
7:15pm – Richard & Alex’s C-group at Beckett Park
GROUP 1
Leader: RICHARD IRVINE
Assistant: ALEX GOSTLING
Bertie Bell
Dan Breedon
Imogen Burton
Rafael Burton
Conor Butterworth
Isla Butterworth
Joel Caleb
William Caleb
Harry Durbin
James Gostling
Kate Irvine
Oliver Lubiecki
Eaden Lyons
Flo Morris
Ewan Reid
Keira Sykes
Joseph Urquhart
James Walker
Joseph Whitehouse
Sammy Whitehouse
Harry Whittaker