This page updated 30 April 2024 at 3pm
These sessions will be at GSAL, except for the “C” group and Nicola Hartley’s group which will both be at Bodington (Brownlee Cycle Circuit)
There will be 4 groups (48) at GSAL at 6:00, 1 groups (9) at GSAL at 7:00, 2 groups (22+9) at Bodington at 6:00
If we have to cancel or change the venue, there will be a message here by 4pm Tuesday
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES IN RED APPLY TO GSAL, PLEASE READ ALL OF THEM.
Please note later start time as GSAL is back in term time.
YOU CANNOT COME ON SITE UNTIL 5:50PM. DO NOT QUEUE DOWN THE MAIN DRIVE OF GSAL BEFORE 5:50PM
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
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.
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. Most parents will stay with “their” group and help with activities as needed.
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]
6pm – 4 groups at GSAL each splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events
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 be doing Relays on the central field, Standing Long Jump on the central field, Sprints on the back straight and Throwing tennis balls from the javelin runway
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: RACHEL SALMON
Assistant: DAVE THOMAS
Leo Freer
Leo Guppy
Caleb Keene
Samuel Keene
Stan Mulley
Harry Pick
Harry Richards
Josh Salmon
Alfie Thomas
Gus Thomas
Arthur Venning
Levi Woodger
x
x
GROUP 2
Leader: NICOLA WALMSLEY
Assistant: TBA
Oliver Breedon
Alex Burbidge
Sebby Forster
Federico Furniss
Henry Kirwan
Samuel McLarkey
Ernest Mulley
Leo Robinson
Reggie Smith
Rex Walmsley
Barney Woodger
x
x
x
GROUP 3
Leader: SARAH DEAK
Assistant: HEATHER ARCHBOLD
Niamh Archbold
Eve Barton
Kirsten Brown
Esmé Clark
Chloe Deak
Francesca Dickinson
Libby Frenneaux
Francesca Furniss
Laurie Phillips
Isla Robinson
Dora Walmsley
Isabelle Watt
Maddie White
x
GROUP 4
Leader: RUTH LYONS
Assistant: MICHELLE SCHNEIDER
Helena Bolhasani
Nichola Bolhasani
Beatrice Clark
Emmy Forster
Poppy Freer
Izzy Grosvenor
Charlotte Lyons
Nia McLarkey
Essie Molyneux
Georgie Roberts
Lola Thomas
Ruby Wilson
x
x
ACTIVITY TEAMS
80m SPRINTS
– start – TBA & 1 volunteer from each activity team
– finish – Gerwyn Sheen and 2 volunteers from each activity team
LONG JUMP
– pit 1 – Paul Furness & 1 volunteer plus volunteers from each activity team
– pit 2 – Rachel Barton plus volunteers from each activity team
LAPS
– Tom Venning and volunteers from each activity team
SHOT PUT
– shot circle – cancelled
– discus circle – cancelled
Please note – all parents except those who are designated to lead groups will be expected to help in some way with the activities
5:55pm – Richard & Alex’s C-group at Bodington
GROUP 1
Leader: RICHARD IRVINE
Assistant: ALEX GOSTLING
Bertie Bell
Dan Breedon
Imogen Burton
Rafael Burton
Conor Butterworth
Isla Butterworth
Joel Caleb
William Caleb
Gus Cawcutt
Harry Durbin
James Gostling
Kate Irvine
Felix Linley
Oliver Lubiecki
Eaden Lyons
Ewan Reid
Zak Reisman
Keira Sykes
Joseph Urquhart
Joseph Whitehouse
Sammy Whitehouse
Harry Whittaker
.
5:55pm – Nicola Hartley’s group at Bodington
Indi Banerjee
Milly Booth
Abigail Bottomley
Caitlyn Hartley
Emelia Holroyd
Jess Rollings
Lucy Sheen
Mary Venning
Natalie Ward
.
7pm – 2 groups at GSAL each splitting into 2 sub-groups for field events
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 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 3
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Alfie Ball
Grace Ball
Alice Bonner
Hugo Earl
Freddie Portman
Kirsten Reid
Ben Taylor
Ezzie Yansaneh
Zeekie Yansaneh
GROUP 4
Leader: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Oliver Breedon
Jacob Coleman
Matilda Dark
Betsy Earl
Kyle Reid
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