This page updated 19 May 2023 at 3:30pm
This session is planned to be at GSAL – 5 groups (68) at 6:00, 1 group (16) at 6:50, 2 groups (17) at 7:00
If there are any changes to location, We will notify you by Tuesday 3pm at the very latest on this web page and in the VSAC Juniors Facebook Group
Please note later start time as GSAL is in term-time. No-one is allowed on site till 5:50pm. Please do not even attempt to enter the site till 5:48pm as queuing for the barrier to open is not allowed.
After 5:48pm, from the main entrance, keep in the left hand lane and turn left at the barrier. Press the green button to raise the barrier. Please be ready to run at 6:00/6:50/7:00
All parents must go with their children to our meeting point.
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.
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-2023/
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).
Special Arrangements for 6 June
The preferred group size is 10, the maximum group size is 12, this week three of the groups have 14 and two of the groups have 13 planned to come.
We also have 7 waiting for a place.
If you’ve booked a place and are unable to come please give as much notice as possible so that your place can be reallocated – use Facebook before 2pm Tuesday and text to 07775898558 after 2pm Tuesday.
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]
NB Bookings for June are now open, click on https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/
6:00pm – 5 groups
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 do relays, standing long jump, short sprints on the back straight, throwing tennis balls from the javelin runway (far end of field) and maybe relays again
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – John “Reid” + 1 more volunteer please
– finish – Gerwyn Sheen, Lisa Cooper + 1 more volunteer please
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness, Tracey Ndawula + 1 more volunteer please
– pit 2 – Rachel Barton, Jamie Pick + 1 more volunteer please
LAPS
Richard Irvine, Paul Davies + 2 more volunteers please!
SHOT
– circle 1 – Jane Rollings + 1 more volunteers please
– circle 2 – Becky Jones & Neil Banerjee
GROUP 1
Leader: SOPHIE RUGG
Assistant: ALEX MONAGHAN
Alfie Ball
Bertie Bell
Freddie Jones
Harry Ndawula
Søren Pailor
Harry Pick
Dillon Rollings
Isaac Rugg
Thomas Sheen
Seth Steere
Solomon Steere
Edgar Traviss-Turner
James Walker
GROUP 2
Leader: JOHN KEENE
Assistant: MATT GROSVENOR
Thomas Deverill
Hugo Earl
Leo Freer
Thomas Grosvenor
Caleb Keene
Samuel Keene
Austin Lyons
George Redmond
Henry Rollings
Elliot Rushgrove
Edward Sharp
Arthur Venning
Levi Woodger
GROUP 3
Leader: NICOLA HARTLEY
Assistant: SARAH DEAK
Grace Ball
Indi Banerjee
Imogen Burton
Athena Cooper
Chloe Deak
Caitlyn Hartley
Tilly O’Brien
Emily Parbutt
Kirsten Reid
Jess Rollings
Lucy Sheen
Natalie Ward
Isabelle Watt
GROUP 4
Leader: SARAH HIRST-SEWELL
Assistant: LOUISE WALKER
Niamh Archbold
Eve Barton
Abigail Bottomley
Evie Brown
Erin Davies
Emmy Deverill
Harriet Hirst-Sewell
Bea Traviss-Turner
Lucy Walker
Dora Walmsley
Alaska Ward
Autumn Ward
GROUP 5
Leader: NICOLA WALMSLEY
Assistant: RUTH LYONS
Betsy Earl
Poppy Freer
Fin Jones
Charlotte Lyons
Samuel McLarkey
Kyle Reid
Sophie Sharp
Charlie Smith
Reggie Smith
Connie Steere
Jonah Steere
Hugo Traviss-Turner
Rex Walmsley
Barney Woodger
6:50pm – 1 group
GROUP 2
Leader: RICHARD IRVINE
Assistant: ALEX GOSTLING
Conor Butterworth
Isla Butterworth
Joel Caleb
William Caleb
Gus Cawcutt
Ruth Friend
James Gostling
Reuben Herbert
Ella Jobson
Felix Linley
Eaden Lyons
Ewan Reid
Zak Reisman
Joseph Urquhart
Joseph Whitehouse
7:00pm – 2 groups
Warm up 7:05, 1st Activity 7:15, 2nd Activity 7:25, 3rd Activity 7:35, 4th Activity 7:45, Cool down 7:55
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
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LONG JUMP
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LAPS
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SHOT
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Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
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 4 will do activities 4,1,2,3
GROUP 1
Leader: NICOLA BROWN
Assistant: CLAIRE WHITE
Alice Bonner
Dan Breedon
Kirsten Brown
Harry Durbin
Florence Morris
Freddie Portman
Angus Thomas
Maddie White
Harry Whittaker
Zeekie Yansaneh
GROUP 4
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Arpita Kaulgud
Ruby Richardson
Harriet Roberts
Alfred Thomas
Lola Thomas
Esther Yansaneh
Ezzie Yansaneh