This page updated 11 August at 2pm
These sessions will be at GSAL,
except for the “C” group and which will be at Beckett Park
There will be 4 groups (34) at GSAL at 5:30, 1 group (9) at GSAL at 6:30, 1 group (6) at Beckett Park at 7pm
If we have to cancel or change the venue, there will be a message here by 4pm Tuesday
BOOKING FORMS – Booking for August is now open, please book by Thursday 1 August 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 earlier start time as GSAL is on holiday.
YOU MAY COME ON SITE ANY TIME FROM 5:10PM.
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
I’m sure names will change before Tuesday and I may have to rearrange groups, group leaders and activity leaders on the night. Please arrive early so I know who has arrived and please be patient if have have to do some shuffling.
We will need 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 groups 3 and 4 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]
5:30pm – 4 groups at GSAL each splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events
Warm up 5:35, 1st Activity 5:45, 2nd Activity 5:55, 3rd Activity 6:05, 4th Activity 6:15, Cool down 6:25
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 1
Leader: ALEX MONAGHAN
Assistant: TBA
George Henderson
Caleb Keene
Samuel Keene
Nye Mason
Søren Pailor
Elliot Rushgrove
Alfie Thomas
Gus Thomas
GROUP 2
Leader: CHRISTOPHER BREEDON
Assistant: TBA
Oliver Breedon
Samuel McLarkey
Kyle Reid
Ben Rollison
Seb Rollison
GROUP 3
Leader: NICOLA HARTLEY
Assistant: TBA
Niamh Archbold
Indi Banerjee
Milly Booth
Esmé Clark
Athena Cooper
Caitlyn Hartley
Emelia Holroyd
Ava McLarkey
Laurie Phillips
Kirsten Reid
Harriet Roberts
Isabelle Watt
GROUP 4
Leader: JOBY CLARK
Assistant: TBA
Charlotte Allman
Lucy Allman
Helena Bolhasani
Nichola Bolhasani
Beatrice Clark
Grace Keene
Nia McLarkey
Georgie Roberts
Lola Thomas
After all activities have been completed, there will be an opportunity for those who are intending to compete in track & field in August or September to have more practice shot putting and/or long jumping and/or crouch starts for sprints.
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – Carol Reid & 1 volunteer from each activity team
– finish – Lisa Cooper and 1 volunteer from each activity team
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness & 2 volunteers from each activity team
– pit 2 – TBA & 2 volunteers from each activity team
LAPS
– Becky Baldaro-Booth and volunteers from each activity team
SHOT PUT
– shot circle – Neil Banerjee
– discus circle – TBA
Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
6:30pm – 1 groups at GSAL splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events
Warm up 6:35, 1st Activity 6:45, 2nd Activity 6:55, 3rd Activity 7:05, 4th Activity 7:15, Cool down 7:25
Activity 1 : 80metre Sprints, Activity 2 : Long Jump, Activity 3 : Laps, Activity 4 : Shot Put
GROUP 2
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Alice Bonner
Alex Burbidge
Matilda Dark
Xander Lloyd
Noah Swoboda
Maddie White
Esther Yansaneh
Ezzie Yansaneh
Zeekie Yansaneh
7pm – C-group at Beckett Park
GROUP 1
Leader: RICHARD IRVINE
Assistant: TBA
Bertie Bell
Dan Breedon
Ewan Reid
Keira Sykes
Joseph Urquhart
Harry Whittaker