Coaching

We welcome aspiring athletes of all ages 8 years and upwards.

Whether your aim is to train for competition or simply to keep fit, we have a training session for you!

For more on the Academy (ages 8-14) please also see out Academy page.

To train with us, contact us on the Training page.

DaySessionTimeAgeLead Coach
SaturdaySprints10:0012+Gordon Densley
SundayAcademy10:00 – 11:308-14Matt Evans
Sunday400m – 1500m/Hurdles10:00 – 12:3014+Matthew Hargreaves
SundaySprints/
Hurdles/High Jump
10:00 – 12:3012+Paul Tasker
SundayMiddle Distances/Cross Country10:00 – 12:3012+Colin Pleass
MondayAcademy18:00 – 20:008-14Matt Evans
MondaySprints/
Hurdles
18:30 – 20:0012+Paul Tasker
MondayJunior Endurance18:30 – 20:0012+Paul Tasker
MondaySprints18:00 – 19:3012+Gordon Densley
MondaySenior Endurance18:00 – 20:0016+Howard Bush
TuesdayHurdles1800 – 193012+Lorraine Godber
Tuesday400m – 1500m/Hurdles18:00 – 20:0014+Matthew Hargreaves
TuesdayMiddle Distance/
Cross Country
18:00 – 20:0012+Colin Pleass
TuesdayJavelin1800 – 200014+Greg Richards
WedsAcademy18:15 – 20:008-14Matt Evans
WedsSprints/
Hurdles/HighJump
18:30 – 20:0012+Paul Tasker
ThursdaySprints18:00 – 19:3012+Gordon Densley
ThursdayEndurance18:30 – 20:0012+Paul T or Dave W
Thursday400m – 1500m/Hurdles18:00 – 20:0014+Matthew Hargreaves
ThursdayMiddle Distance/
Cross Country
18:00 – 20:0012+Colin Pleass
ThursdaySenior Endurance18:00 – 20:0016+Howard Bush

If you’re interested in joining then please contact us via the form on the Training page, or come down to the club on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday and speak to a coach or staff member for more information.

Ages 8–14 Years (Academy): The Academy is for young athletes who are new to athletics. All new athletes must start in the Academy. Please see our Academy page.

Ages 12–16 Years (Junior): Athletes who have progressed through the Academy are moved to one of our Junior coaching groups. Older (14 – 16 years), but inexperienced athletes may initially be placed in a Junior coaching group.

Ages 15+ (Advanced): Older athletes and those who have progressed through a Junior coaching group are placed in one of our Advanced coaching groups.

All the above sessions are under the direction of our qualified coaches.

NB: Athletes under 18 years may only use the facilities under the supervision of one of the above coaching groups. Athletes over 18 years may use the facilities unsupervised.

Fees

Annual Subs (Jan – Dec)

  • Senior (18+) – £55 a year
  • Junior (8 – 17) – £40 a year
  • Family £100

Competition Licence (England Athletics)

£20 per year if you wish to enter events. The club will complete this transaction on your behalf once paid.

Training Fees

  • Member: £4 a session
  • Non-Member: £6 a session

Members can buy a:

  • 10 session pass for £35
  • Annual pass for £250