This page updated 14 August 2023 at 10:30am
This session is planned to be at GSAL – 2 groups (24) at 5:30, 2-and-a-bit groups (26) at 6:30
Note that Richard & Alex’s group will be doing the “normal” GSAL activities (6:30pm Group 1B)
If we have to cancel or change the venue, there will be a message here by 4pm Tuesday
NB Bookings for August are now open, click on
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/
Please note earlier start time as GSAL is on holiday. You can come on site from 5:00pm.
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 5:30/6:30
All parents must go with their children to our meeting point.
We will 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).
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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 – 2 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 1A will do Sprints, Long Jump, Laps, Shot Put
Group 1B will do Sprints, Shot Put, Laps, Long Jump
Group 4A will do Shot Put, Sprints, Long Jump, Laps
Group 4B will do Long Jump, Sprints, Shot Put ,Laps
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – Nic Hartley
– finish – Lisa Cooper & Rachel Salmon
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness & Jamie Pick
– pit 2 – not used this week
LAPS
– Nic, Lisa & Rachel
SHOT
– shot circle – Neil Banerjee & Gary Watt
– discus cage – not used this week
Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
GROUP 1
Leader: ALEX MONAGHAN
Assistant: HANNAH CORNE
Bertie Bell
Leo Freer
Leo Guppy
Harry Ndawula
Søren Pailor
Harry Pick
Kyle Reid
Dillon Rollings
Elliot Rushgrove
Zain Salman
Josh Salmon
GROUP 4
Leader: SARAH HIRST-SEWELL
Assistant: SARAH DEAK
Indi Banerjee
Helena Bolhasani
Abigail Bottomley
Athena Cooper
Chloe Deak
Caitlyn Hartley
Alice Hirst-Sewell
Harriet Hirst-Sewell
Tilly O’Brien
Kirsten Reid
Harriet Roberts
Tania Salman
Isabelle Watt
6:30pm – 2 groups at GSAL each 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 TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
Jacquie Butterworth, Adam Parbutt, Dinesh Kaulgud
LONG JUMP
Paul Furness + 1
LAPS
Jacquie Butterworth, Adam Parbutt, Dinesh Kaulgud
SHOT
Bob Jackson + 1
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 1A will do Sprints, Long Jump, Laps, Shot Put
Group 1B will do Sprints, Shot Put, Laps, Long Jump
Group 4A will do Shot Put, Sprints, Long Jump, Laps
Group 4B will do Long Jump, Sprints, Shot Put ,Laps
GROUP 1
Leader: AMANDA BONNER
GROUP 1A
Alice Bonner
Freddie Portman
Jacob Scott
Abi Taylor
Ben Taylor
Maddie White
Zeekie Yansaneh
GROUP 1B
Conor Butterworth
Isla Butterworth
Harry Durbin
Ewan Reid
Zak Reisman
Harry Whittaker
GROUP 4
Leader: JOHN KEENE
Assistant: TBA
Jenson Bennett
Hugo Earl
Arpita Kaulgud
Caleb Keene
Samuel Keene
Ava McLarkey
Samuel McLarkey
Emily Parbutt
Macy Twaites
Ezzie Yansaneh
GROUP 5 (will merge with group 4 when possible)
Leader: CHRISI BENNETT
Poppy Bennett
Betsy Earl
Nia McLarkey
Esther Yansaneh