This page updated 2 April 2024 at 11:30am
This session is planned to be at GSAL – 3 groups (32) at 5:30, 1 groups (11) at 6:15
If we have to cancel or change the venue, there will be a message here by 4pm Tuesday
NB Bookings for April 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 5:30/6:15
ALL PARENTS MUST GO WITH THEIR CHILDREN TO THE MEETING POINT – THEY MUST NOT LET THE CHILDREN RUN AHEAD. This is due to building work on site.
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.
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).
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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 – 3 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
We will also have “Relays” set up so that when the youngest group have run their lap, they can do relays as I’m sure they won’t want to do more than one lap.
After all activities have been completed, there will be an opportunity for those who are intending to compete in track & field in April or May to have more practice shot putting and/or on long jump.
GROUP 1
Leader: ALEX MONAGHAN
Assistant: TBA
Alice Bonner
Abigail Bottomley
Athena Cooper
Caitlyn Hartley
George Henderson
Emilia Holroyd
Soren Pailor
Harry Pick
Harry Richards
Gus Thomas
James Walker
GROUP 2
Leader: HEATHER ARCHBOLD
Assistant: TBA
Niamh Archbold
Alex Burbidge
Esmé Clark
Francesca Dickinson
Libby Frenneaux
Thomas Grosvenor
Leo Guppy
Alfie Thomas
Lucy Walker
Ezzie Yansaneh
GROUP 3
Leader: LORA FORSTER
Assistant: TBA
Beatrice Clark
Emmy Forster
Sebby Forster
Izzy Grosvenor
Ella Shanks
Freddie Shanks
Lola Thomas
Ruby Wilson
Esther Yansaneh
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – Nicola Hartley & 1 volunteer please
– finish – Amanda Bonner & 2 volunteers please
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness & 1 volunteer please
– pit 2 – TBA
LAPS
– Louise Walker & 2 volunteers please (1 to run as back marker)
SHOT
– Mark Bottomley & 1 volunteer please
Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
6:15pm – Richard & Alex’s C-group at GSAL
Leader: ALEX GOSTLING
Assistant: TBA
Conor Butterworth
Isla Butterworth
James Gostling
Kate Irvine
Felix Linley
Oliver Lubiecki
Sam Redmond
Zak Reisman
Keira Sykes
Joseph Urquhart
Harry Whittaker