Junior Names for 16 April 2024

This page updated 15 April 2024 at 11:30pm

Please could everyone keep off the track this evening

This session will be at GSAL but we won’t be using the track itself.

The consequences are that group 5 at 5:30 (years 2 and younger) has been cancelled and “C” group will be elsewhere

Now 4 groups (48) at 5:30, 2 groups (22) at 6:30

This session original plan e at GSAL – 5 groups (61) at 5:30, 1 group (20) at 6:15, 2 groups (25) at 6:30

If we have to cancel or change the venue, there will be a message here by 4pm Tuesday

SPECIAL MESSAGES FOR THIS WEEK

Several of the groups are over subscribed but I want everyone to have a chance to come. If most parents volunteer to help, even just by following one of the groups around, then it may be OK. If things go wrong I will reduce the numbers in future weeks which will mean that some will miss out.

I’m publishing early to let you all see who is in each group. I have a good balance of numbers at the moment but may be able to switch people between groups and times – please put request in early if you want to be in a different group or time.

I’m requesting that, for this week only, while we settle in, 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 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.

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.

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 be ready to run at 5:30/6:15/6:30

NB No cars may pass the mini-roundabout. 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.

NB Bookings for April are now open, click on
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/

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.

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]

5:30pm – 5 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 : Long Jump, Activity 2 : Javelin, Activity 3 : Relays, Activity 4 : Shot Put

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, Standing Long Jump, Sprints on the back straight and Throwing tennis balls from the javelin runway

After all activities have been completed, maybe 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: HANNAH CORNE
Bertie Bell
George Henderson
Zaki Meer
Søren Pailor
Harry Pick
Harry Richards
Josh Salmon
Thomas Sheen
Seth Steere
Solomon Steere
Gus Thomas
James Walker

GROUP 2
Leader: JOHN KEENE
Assistant: MATT GROSVENOR
Thomas Deverill
Leo Freer
Thomas Grosvenor
Leo Guppy
Caleb Keene
Samuel Keene
Henry Rollings
Elliot Rushgrove
Reggie Smith
Jonah Steere
Alfie Thomas
Arthur Venning
Levi Woodger

GROUP 3
Leader: NICOLA HARTLEY
Assistant: SARAH DEAK
Indi Banerjee
Milly Booth
Abigail Bottomley
Kirsten Brown
Imogen Burton?
Chloe Deak
Caitlyn Hartley
Emelia Holroyd
Tilly O’Brien
Jess Rollings
Lucy Sheen
Mary Venning
Isabelle Watt
Maddie White

GROUP 4
Leader: CLAIRE DEVERILL
Assistant: HEATHER ARCHBOLD
Niamh Archbold
Helena Bolhasani
Nichola Bolhasani
Esmé Clark
Emmy Deverill
Francesca Dickinson
Libby Frenneaux
Francesca Furniss
Izzy Grosvenor
Isla Robinson
Lucy Walker
Dora Walmsley
Ruby Wilson

GROUP 5
Leader: NICOLA WALMSLEY
Assistant: LORA FORSTER
Beatrice Clark
Emmy Forster
Sebby Forster
Poppy Freer
Federico Furniss
Leo Robinson
Connie Steere
Lola Thomas
Rex Walmsley
Barney Woodger

ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – Nicola Hartley & 1 volunteer please
– finish – Gerwyn Sheen & 2 volunteers please
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness & 1 volunteer please
– pit 2 – Rachel Salmon & Jamie Pick please
JAVELIN
– Ian Richards
RELAYS
– controlled by Group Leaders
LAPS
– Tom Venning & 2 volunteers please (1 to run as back marker)
SHOT
– shot circle – Mark Bottomley & 1 volunteer please
– discus circle – Jane Rollings & 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 TBA

GROUP 1
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Dan Breedon
Imogen Burton? or maybe at GSAL
Rafael Burton
Conor Butterworth
Isla Butterworth
Joel Caleb
William Caleb
Gus Cawcutt
James Gostling
Kate Irvine
Felix Linley
Oliver Lubiecki
Sam Redmond
Ewan Reid
Zak Reisman
Keira Sykes
Joseph Urquhart
Joseph Whitehouse
Sammy Whitehouse
Harry Whittaker

6:30pm – 2 groups at GSAL each splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events

Activity 1 : Long Jump, Activity 2 : Javelin, Activity 3 : Relays, Activity 4 : Shot Put

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 Long Jump, Relays, Shot Put
Group 3 will do activities 3,4,1,2
Group 4 will do activities Relays, Shot Put, Long Jump

GROUP 2
Leader:
Assistant: CLARE REDMOND
Alfie Ball
Grace Ball
Alice Bonner
Stan Mulley
Emily Parbutt
Freddie Portman
George Redmond
Kirsten Reid
Harriet Roberts
Ben Taylor
Ezzie Yansaneh
Zeekie Yansaneh


GROUP 4
Leader: ANTHONY MCLARKEY
Assistant: SUZANNE ROBERTS
Oliver Breedon
Alex Burbidge
Jacob Coleman
Matilda Dark
Henry Kirwan
Ava McLarkey
Nia McLarkey
Samuel McLarkey
Essie Molyneux
Ernest Mulley
Laurie Phillips
Kyle Reid
Georgie Roberts
Esther Yansaneh

ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start –
– finish –
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness
– not in use
LAPS
– from Sprint team after 7pm
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