Training Sessions

Training/Coaching Winter 2010/2011:

• Sprints Tuesday 6.00pm Mick Hitchon 01282 422134

• Middle distance/Endurance Tuesday & Thursday 6.00pm Arthur Almond (Seniors) 01254 209554 Richard & Jackie Taylor (Juniors) 01254 200886

• Hurdles Sunday 11.00am Bob Groves 01254 56747 Angela Bamber 01254 852722

• Throws Sarah Henton 01254 761228 and Dave Billington and Fergal Searson

• High Jump Joe Fleming 01254 249862

• Long and Triple Jump Claude Peter Thomas 07881786642

Please note coaches may be involved with our athletes as part of the regional academy squads at the weekends over the winter or arrange separate additional weekend sessions with you – please speak to them about this if you require further information.

Junior Starter Group (8+)
Wednesday 6.00pm Witton Park (Summer) St Wilfrids School (Winter) Alison Hulme 01254 200444. Introduction to Athletics aimed at Primary school children covering all disciplines - sprints, throws, endurance, jumps and hurdles before moving into a specific training group.

Further training sessions available:

Senior Training Run
Every Wednesday 6.00pm Witton Astroturf car park. Contact Matt Nuttall 01254 249939

Circuit Training for all squads (14 and over)
November to March only - Wednesday St Bedes School gym 6.15pm. Contact Arthur Almond 01254 209554

Weight Training
Mondays 6pm-7.30pm, The Mill Gym, Lower Darwen. Strength training using free weights for all events. Aims to improve posture, stability, range of movement and (lastly) power. Taking beginners through the autumn, contact Sarah Henton - 01254 761228.

Coaching for schools:
Our coaches may be available to arrange sessions at local schools in conjunction with the Blackburn & Darwen Athletics Development Plan. Schools are asked to contact George Davies on 01254 701556 or email on george.davies@virgin.net

Summer StarTrack
August 2009 Witton Park: details contact Joe Fleming 01254 249862: 3 days of fun packed athletics including goodie bags and mini Olympics