Athletics North West Athletics Regional Update June 2005 - Issue 3 “Encouraging, Promoting and Developing Athletics in England.” John Earns National Award

In This Issue:

National Award for NW Volunteer

Website of the Month

Coach License Renewal

UKA Club awards

Coach Renewal

CRB/Welfare

County Updates

Performance National Club Volunteer of the Year John Driscoll pictured with Jared Deakin & Alison Wyeth

John Driscoll of West Cheshire award by fellow Club Official, fixtures. It is a wonder he finds AC was the well deserved Dennis Wall, who paid tribute to time outside of club duties to act winner of the inaugural UKA John’s commitment to the club: in an official capacity for the National Club Volunteer of the North of England, as well as year award. “John is an unsung hero who doing administration duties for lives and breathes athletics. He that role. “ John, who also picked up the was instrumental in West award for the NW region, was Cheshire AC’s lottery bid which Many congratulations to John deemed to be the most worthy resulted in a and to all the winners of the non-elected person who has facility being built at Ellesmere. Regional Awards. Further committed both time and effort details and pictures from the to the club throughout the year “John is also a Grade 2 field Regional Award ceremony can in one or more unpaid judge, as well as acting as an be seen on page 3. roles/positions. official for many cross country “The Back Page” John was nominated for the league and championship Coach Education CLUBS – STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NW Contact Info If you would like to be kept up to date with the latest athletics developments in the North West send me an email contact address for your club to the following address: [email protected] Email addresses will not be passed on to any third parties and will only be used by England Athletics and UKA

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Website of the Month – Women’s Running Network “The group provides taking the "Walk to Run" improve their health, fitness, encouragement and a "safe" run, sessions) recently attended confidence and safety.” and enables runners to access the UK Athletics Fitness in The website is full of some routes which would not be Walking and Running training information on the Network and suitable on their own. course in Preston, which includes details of 4 NW based qualifies and insures us to “We have had our first in Blackpool, Leyland, South lead a group of runners out on runner this year, Manchester and Southport. the road. Abigail Woods, who used the Liz Pardoe, Group Organiser for group's Monday run as part of “The WRN's subscriptions are South Manchester explained her training schedule. A group £12.50 a year (including T- This month’s website of the some of the benefits and also ran in the Great Manchester shirt, retailer discount and month is: successes of the group: 10k in May this year – and discounted race entry fee) - everyone ran the complete and once a member, you can www.womensrunningnetwork.co.uk “My group has been running distance. We have also had go to any group throughout since last November and we The website promotes a fast entries in the Trafford 5k and the the country and pay £2 per now have two sessions a week growing network of running Race for Life 5ks. For absolute session, without paying on Mondays and Thursdays groups for women that aim to: beginners, we are just starting additional subscription!” over varying distances - “Give all women whatever their the first block of "Walk to Run" depending on the ability of the For more information about age, size or ability the sessions. group. We go out in all weather the women’s running website opportunity to run together to - including hail& rain!!!! “Clare and myself (Clare is visit their excellent website.

COACH LICENSE – why it’s important to renew

SHINE AWARDS UPDATE Coaching licence and provision throughout the UK. Home Countries about the many Renewal varied activities that they are Don’t forget to upload your These principles remain firm taking part in. Many of the clubs performance data to the central The licensing system started in today; and of course, the coach have taken a very proactive role database. This helps UK Athletics to April 2001 with three specific licence is also designed to in helping their coaches to identify the best performances, objectives in mind: assist coaches in their coaching continue their development by provide ranking lists, identify platinum award winners and cases of Talent and their own personal organising seminars and ID. You can do this by going into the [1] To encourage and support a development. It provides a workshops with deliverers from administrator section, click on tools culture of lifelong learning and summary of the coach’s both in and outside of the club. and then upload data. continuous individual qualifications, assists in the development of coaches renewal process, records All coaches have received a Shine CD’s and rewards can be throughout the UK. progress to the next level of copy of the Coaching purchased from our resource centre award and provides information Newsletter, which is full of (telephone 0208-410-4440) or online [2] To establish and maintain a about the extensive insurance information about the renewal of at network of support to coaches cover provided by UK Athletics the coaching licence and www.norwichunionshineawards.com seeking to develop their for every UK Athletics qualified opportunities for ongoing Don’t forget that Schools can coaching qualifications and help coach. coaching development. purchase the shine:awards CD using UK Athletics plus their partners e-learning credits. Further in the Home Countries, Finally, the licence establishes a If you have any queries about information is available on Territories and Regions to firm commitment by every the process of renewal please www.curriculumonline.gov.uk communicate efficiently and coach to work within the contact Tony Airnes on (01253) effectively with coaches. guidelines of the athletics 358168, or the Individual Visit the shine:awards website. It’s a welfare policy and procedures. Services Team at: useful tool that is easy to navigate [3] To provide UK Athletics and [email protected] and allows you to learn something new about the awards. Regular our partners with an accurate The coach licence renewal g.uk competitions and promotional offers database with which to process is now well under way, are also available on the web. strategically plan coach with coaches in the process of www.norwichunionshineawards.com education and coaching informing UK Athletics and the

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UKA CLUBS:FUTURE CLUB AWARDS Club Volunteer – Alan Hardman (Altrincham & The pictures (below) show the Regional Award District AC) The UKA clubs:future awards 2005 recognised winners picking up their trophies at SportCity Officiating Newcomer – David Harker (Preston and rewarded Clubs, Volunteers, Officials, from Jared Deakin and Alison Wyeth. Harriers) Performance Coach – Paula Dunn-Thomas Coaches and Partnerships for their contribution NB. Winners of the NW Services to Officiating (Trafford AC) to the over a 12-month period Award Peter & Marion Allen were unable to Development Coach – David Tate (Preston (2004/05). attend the presentation as they had officiating Harriers) commitments at a Sportshall event!! So they The award categories included: Club of the were presented with their trophy at the recent Many congratulations to all the NW award Year, Volunteer of the Year, Official of the Cheshire County Championships. winners and runners up for their fantastic Year, Club Coaches and Team / Partnership of commitment and contribution to athletics in the There were also Runners Up awards in many the Year. region. categories: Regional nominations were judged by a panel Off Road Club – Altrincham & District AC For further information about the UKA of 5 independent adjudicators, and the worthy Club Innovation – Preston Harriers clubs:future contact Andy Paul on 0870 winners were presented with a trophy, bursary Club Officer – Malcolm Mooney (Belle Vue 9986776. award and fleece. Racers)

# OFF ROAD CLUB OF THE YEAR JUNIOR CLUB OF THE YEAR CLUB INNOVATION Vale Royal AC West Cheshire AC Wigan Allstars

SERVICES TO OFFICIATING OFFICIATING NEWCOMER CLUB OFFICER OF THE YEAR Andy Parker (Preston Harriers) Christine Chorlton (Pendle AC) Peter & Marion Allen (Halton & Frodsham Harriers)

PERFORMANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT COACH FACILITY Don Nichol Don Lennon Robin Park Arena - Wigan

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WELFARE/CRB UPDATES DO YOU HAVE AN Part of this safeguarding take on the role of verifying Athletics Welfare and Child OUTSTANDING YOUNG process involves ensuring that the identification of the Protection VOLUNTEER AT YOUR CLUB? every person in the sport who coaches in their club and

has access to young or completing the section relating The Whitbread Young Achiever UK Athletics are currently vulnerable people has had a to this on the CRB form. Awards 2005 recognise and reward working with the Child criminal records check. young people who've made a Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Clubs have also been sent a difference through their volunteer and the Home Country Sports CRB checking of coaches copy of the Athletics Welfare efforts, in the arts, community, Councils to ensure that the environment and sport. The awards All coaches have been sent Policy and Procedures and sport meets a set of standards are open to young volunteers aged information about how to get a some guidelines about how for welfare and child protection. between 16 and 25 who've made a CRB check done and we hope they can start to apply these significant contribution to their to phase the process of locally. A copy of the Policy community across one of four The first part of this involved getting all of these checks and Procedures can be down categories: arts, community, finalisation of the Welfare Policy done over the next 12 months. loaded from the UKA website environment and sport. Further and Procedures and an Checks for North West (see below). details can be found on implementation plan for www.whitbreadyoungachievers.co.uk Coaches will be done between Welfare. and the closing date for nominations July and August 2005. Home Study Packs is July 15, 2005. Child Protection and Health UK Athletics and the Home Information has been sent to and Safety Home study packs Country Athletics The winners will be announced at a clubs to help them to support are now available to order. celebration event on November 23, Organisations have a their coaches through the Order forms were sent to 2005, which will be hosted by responsibility to ensure that process. They have been every coach and can be Channel 4 TV presenter June young and vulnerable people asked to nominate someone downloaded from the UK Sarpong. can take part in athletics in a (e.g. Club Welfare Officer or Athletics website. safe and suitable Chairman) who is willing to environment. www.ukathletics.net

CHESHIRE - update individuals with disabilities can be integrated into local clubs. club won the “Junior Club of the multi-sports day was held as In the Borough of Vale Royal Year” award and John Driscoll William Beaumont Specialist athletics taster sessions are of West Cheshire AC was Sports College in Warrington. being delivered to youngsters awarded with the “Club This gave 60 girls with learning with physical difficulties at Volunteer of the Year”. difficulties from cluster high Hebden Green School. Coaching Additionally Peter and Marion schools and special schools the is taking place during school PE Allen from Halton and opportunity to sample athletics, lessons and as an after school Frodsham AC were given the netball and football in small club for residential pupils. This is “Services to Officiating” award. taster sessions. Girls were also being delivered by a multi-skills Clubs and volunteers from Winners were put forward to the given information regarding their community sports coach using Cheshire were very successful National awards in nearest sports clubs. the Norwich Union shine:awards in the first FSA clubs:future where West Cheshire AC and In Macclesfield Borough a ten adapted scheme. awards. John Driscoll both repeated week coaching programme has

their success. taken place for youngsters in Youth Games: In the regional awards Vale Congratulations to all of the years 5 and 6 with disabilities. Cheshire Youth Games – Royal athletics club claimed the winners from Cheshire! This has focused on multi-skill athletics will take place for years “Off Track Club of the Year” activities, with an emphasis on 5 & 6 at Stanney High school, reflecting their achievements Much of the development work fun, creative activities to help Ellesmere Port on 25th June. based on the resources in Cheshire over the past few develop basic motor skills. available to them in road months has focused on Coaches from the two athletics running, fell running and cross providing opportunities for clubs in the Borough will now be Leonie Lightfoot country. West Cheshire AC, young people with disabilities to attending Coaching Disabled Athletics Development Officer who are a clubmark accredited participate. During March a girls Performers courses so that

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LANCASHIRE - update LANCASHIRE Training Courses for Club Officers/Coaches School, Chorley, 2nd All Saints,

Rossendale, 3rd - Hollins School, Hyndburn The following courses are being held in Lancashire over the next few months. Please contact me (details below) for further information. Special thanks to the young Emergency First Aid for Sport 26/08/2005 Edge Hill College Ormskirk Contact D.Croxall volunteers from Hollins, Darwen 17/09/2005 Vanguard Community Centre Lancashire Contact D.Croxall Vale and All Saints Schools for 22/10/2005 Accrington Contact D.Croxall Club For All helping to make the final a great 21/6/2005 Accrington Town Hall Lancashire Contact D.Croxall David Croxall success. 26/10/2005 Wyre Civic Centre Lancashire Contact D.Croxall Athletics Development Officer Child Protection 16/6/2005 Collegiate High School Blackpool Contact D.Croxall Sportshall is seen as important in 30/08/2005 Audley Sports Centre Blackburn Contact D.Croxall Hyndburn Star Track Scheme Lancashire in providing the first 21/09/2005 Edge Hill College Ormskirk Contact D.Croxall Congratulations to Hyndburn AC step on the Athletics pathway for 10/10/2005 Darwen Leisure Centre Blackburn Contact D.Croxall on running an excellent star:track Long Term Athlete Development young athletes, providing a fun 6/9/2005 Holy Cross High School Chorley Contact D.Croxall scheme during the May half term 3/11/2005 Ribble Valley Civic Centre Contact D.Croxall and exciting opportunity and it is holidays. The scheme was led by hoped this initiative provides an Don Lennon and ran for 4 days additional pathway link into Clubs Note: All these courses gain credits towards future renewal of coach licences attracting 60 enthusiastic 10-15 and the already successful year olds. Lancashire Sportshall League.

Children received 3 fun filled days Rossendale Harriers Coach CUMBRIA - update of coaching in running, jumping Induction Programme Good Practice in Copeland attend further training sessions and throwing skills, before taking Thanks to the hard work of The selection of the team to with the club. All participants will part in competitions on the final Melanie Briggs and Anthony represent Copeland at the receive a star:track award. The day linked to the shine:awards. Gotts, Rossendale Harriers has Cumbria Youth Games provided follow-up sessions with focus on introduced many new initiatives Whilst at the star:track event, Copeland AC with the opportunity providing the squad with the skills which have served to strengthen children were provided with to forge closer links with local to compete in the Youth Games. the Club and now has a thriving information about the local Club primary schools and undertake junior section. some 'gifted and talented' athlete Young Officials and it was pleasing to witness 8 young athletes from the Club The Club has reorganised its identification. The events also provided the assisting each day with the coaching around the LTAD opportunity for a group of Young coaching and organisation of the framework and has trained 12 Copeland AC worked with Officials who had attended a level scheme. young Level 1 coaches. Following Copeland School Sports Co- one course two weeks previously their attainment of their Level 1 ordinator Partnership and to put their new found knowledge Several star:track schemes are licence, the young coaches have the Local Authority Sports and skill to the test and gain planned around the County during received an initial induction into Development Officer to invite each credits in their officiating log book. the summer holiday, including the Club covering such matters as primary school in the district to A number of these Young Officials Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, welfare, roles of coach, LTAD send year 5 and 6 pupils to a also travelled to a recent Cumbria Preston and a further Hyndburn briefing, and practical coaching sportshall based athletics Track & Field League meeting at scheme for which 100 children ideas from Dave Croxall and John competition. The aim of the event Dumfries to complete the practical have already registered. Nuttall. was to provide the pupils with a section of the level one award. fun introduction to sportshall County Sportshall Competition The coaches who are all athletics and to Copeland AC, Richard for the High Jump! The final of the first Secondary competing athletes, coach on a whilst enabling the club to select Congratulations to Richard Byers, Schools County wide sportshall rota basis assisting the Level 2 the squad for the Youth Games. (Scottish indoor record holder) competition took place on 19th coaches within the Club, thus After a series of dynamic warm-up who broke county club and county April at Hyndburn Leisure Centre. gaining valuable experience and games the young athletes schools 17 year old records, The competition represented the hopefully preparing them for a life progressed to standing long jump, Richard is Northern Outdoor culmination of the establishment of in coaching as well as remaining a 10m shuttle run, chest push and Champion, and is currently ranked Borough sportshall competitions competitive athlete. speed bounce. no.1 in uk with 1.95m and still at aimed at Years 7 and 8. This has the tender age of 14. been possible following Further induction sessions are The competition ended with a partnership work between John planned later in the year in variety of increasingly raucous Nuttall (County Coach) and the association with Lancashire Sport. and hotly contested relays. 39 Steve Fletcher

various School Sport Partnerships. pupils attended the sessions from David Croxall Athletics Consultant - Cumbria The results of the County Final Athletics Development Officer which 20 pupils were selected to were: 1st - Holy Cross High form the Youth Games squad and

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MERSEYSIDE - update in athletics throughout the year. A Going for Olympic Gold in percentage of these young athletes London 2012? show that they may be able to Young Talented Athletes from progress to the highest level. all over Merseyside have taken

part in county athletic squad Graham Pilkington, County sessions at Wavertree track. Coaching coordinator said:

“The County Squads are providing The children were selected as that little bit extra for some of the showing potential to develop athletes who are showing potential. into future champions. Over 70 Who knows, some of them may be young athletes were provided representing their country in the with top level coaching by Merseyside youngsters enjoy a County Squad in London 2012”. almost twenty coaches from

around the North West. They County Athletics Development were given the opportunity to Officer, Tom Carson said Harriers providing safe, child develop their abilities and to try “These young athletes are friendly and fun athletics. Clubs out a variety of athletic already showing that they have are the lifeblood of the sport and disciplines. ability, we are trying to help on Merseyside we should be Athletes were chosen from them achieve what they are proud of the clubs we have schools and clubs within capable of. here. Merseyside and were invited to Tom Carson three separate sessions. In the “Merseyside has a vibrant “The future looks good here with future more sessions are athletic scene with local clubs, potentially three new athletic planned and it is hoped to Harriers, Wirral AC, tracks being provided over the introduce some county level Southport Waterloo, Sutton St next few years. Around the Tom Carson competition. county, tens of thousands of Helens and Halton & Frodsham Athletics Development Officer school age children participate GREATER MANCHESTER - update

and staff from KPMG in to Athletics clubs across the Manchester. county, and requires young officials to officiate at 5 events Manchester City Council's Leisure for their club. Department also supported the event by providing the facility at Young volunteers signing up to Greater Manchester hosts SportCity and kitting out the the scheme will receive mini Paralympics for young schools in t-shirts, which equipment and clothing to people ahead of the World represented a selection of the support their officiating: Cup Nations competing in the Greatersport Clipboard Manchester hosted the Greater inaugural Visa Paralympic World Presented on signing up to the Manchester Schools Disability next issue! Cup. scheme Athletics Championships at the Good Luck to Lyndsey! Greatersport Polo Shirt world class Regional Arena in Many congratulations to Lyndsey Presented at the 1st Event SportCity ahead of the Visa Whiteside (pictured above with Stopwatch Paralympic World Cup. Jamie Baulch) who starts a new Greater Manchester Young Presented at the 3rd Event job as Partnership Development Officials set to sign up to Clubs Greatersport Sweatshirt Greater Sport organised the Manager for a Schools Sports Greater Manchester is set to Presented at the 5th Event event in partnership with Partnership in Tameside. Lyndsey launch a volunteer reward scheme Manchester City Council. Over has been responsible for some for young officials. The project is Clubmark Accreditation 200 pupils from 14 schools from fantastic work in Greater funded by Norwich Union Congratulations to both Bolton around the county took part in Manchester and we wish her every star:track enhanced funding. United Harriers and Manchester the event. The event was also success. Harriers who have been supported by a number of The scheme is designed to link successful in achieving Greater Manchester officials It is hoped that a replacement for the newly qualified young officials clubmark status – more details Lyndsey will start in July/August.

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NORTH WEST PERFORMANCE

Performance Report Loughborough International • Diane Allahgreen • David Forrester, 1500m • Allyn Condon (England), (England), 4x100m, St Helens Sutton The North West squad structure 100m & 4x100m, Sale Trafford AC was well received again over Harriers Coach: , Bob Birrell European Cup the winter. Perhaps some Coach: Morris Condon European Youth Olympics • Stuart Stokes, 3000mSC, athletes had too many squads • Mike Floyd (England), • Darren Hammond, High Sale Harriers that they could have attended; Hammer, Sale Harriers Jump, Sale Harriers Coach: Mark Roland which didn’t leave enough time Coach: Kevin Madden Coach: Jack Frost. • Carl Myerscough, Shot for the most important training • Martyn Bernard • Chris Smith, 400m, Putt, Blackpool & Fylde, sessions – the ones with their (England), High Jump, Wirral AC Coach: Mark Colligan personal coach. Liverpool H, Coach: Doug Hanna • , Coach: Mike Holmes • Vicki Shier, 200m, 4x100m, Sale Harriers We have looked at the squad • Laura Finucane (GB&NI Blackpool Manchester, Coach: structure for next winter and U20), 400m, Pendle AC, Coach: Dezz Reynolds tried to keep the best elements Coach: Terry Wilkinson • Helen Clitheroe, 1500m, while addressing this issue. • Laura Douglas (Wales), Jean Huber Cup Preston Harriers Hammer, Sale Harriers • Helen Asher, Coach: They say that the proof is in the Coach: Kevin Madden Hurdles, Wirral AC • Diane Allahgreen, pudding, so I would like to • Kara Nwidobie (England), Coach: Pat Spencer 4x100m, Trafford AC congratulate the following Discus, Blackpool & Fylde, • Alex Russell, Long Lump, Coach: Bob Birrell athletes who have already been Coach: Simon Nathan Wirral AC selected for major competitions • Alex Russell (GB&NI Coach: George Owens this year. Hopefully many more U20), Long Lump, Wirral • Matt Owens, High Jump, NW athletes will win AC, Coach: George Liverpool Harriers Simon Nathan representative honours as the Owens Coach: Jack Frost season unfolds. NW Senior Performance Manager

EVENT SPECIFIC COACH MENTORING SCHEMES: Are you the coach we are High Jump, Javelin, Pole looking for? Vault •Qualified to Level 2 and above with an enthusiasm to coach The NW Performance and High Jump, Javelin or Pole Vault Development Team are in the •A willingness to learn and process of organising a commit to six technical master number of winter coach classes mentoring initiatives in High •Willing to pass on your new Jump, Javelin and Pole Vault. skills to others in your county/region– athletes/coaches The projects will target 10 NW •Committed to an athlete centred approach to coaching coaches (UKA Level 2 and above) and will provide high committed to the development • Access to FREE SCUk Places on the courses will be by level technical coaching of High Jumpers, Javelin coach development courses – application/invitation only and through practical seminars, throwers & Pole Vaulters in Analysing your coaching, there will be a small course fee coach development the Region. Performance Profiling, to enable future schemes to be opportunities through Mentoring Sports Coaches run. SportsCoach UK and the The benefits of the schemes • UKA renewal credits opportunity to access will be: • Subsidised coach education Anyone who is interested in subsidised coach education. • Personal coaching opportunities (L3/L4 and add being considered should contact development from on modules) Michael Hunt or Katie Jones for The aim of the programme is experienced, highly qualified •Analysis/improvement of your further information. to develop a core group of coaches coaching techniques- Helping Tel: (0161) 2236161 highly skilled and • One to One Support from you to get the best out of your Email: knowledgeable coaches SportsCoach UK Mentor athletes [email protected]

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USEFUL

CONTACTS

CHESHIRE Leonie Lightfoot Athletics Development Officer Tel: 01606 871812 Email: [email protected]

CUMBRIA NW Coach Education Steve Fletcher LEVEL 1 17/07/2005 Stanley Park Sports Centre Blackpool NW072 Athletics Consultant 23/07/2005 Victoria Park Warrington NW073 Tel: 0779 3563181 17/09/2005 Cardinal Heenan H.S Liverpool NW074 Email: [email protected] 08/10/2005 Ashton on Mersey sports college Trafford NW075

16/10/2005 St Martins College Lancaster NW076 GREATER MANCHESTER 12/11/2005 SportCity Manchester NW077 Vacant Post 03/12/2005 SportCity Manchester NW078 Athletics Development Officer 07/01/2006 SportCity Manchester NW079 Tel: 0161 2231002: 05/02/2006 St Martins College Lancaster NW080 Email: 11/03/2006 SportCity Manchester NW 081 CHILDREN IN ATHLETICS LANCASHIRE 03/07/2005 SportCity Manchester NWCIA18 Dave Croxall 16/07/2005 Venue to be confirmed Wigan NWCIA23 Athletics Development Officer 14/08/2005 Stanley Park Arena Blackpool NWCIA24 Tel: (01995) 642235 20/08/2005 Victoria Park Warrington NWCIA25 Email: [email protected] 24/09/2005 Cardinal Heenan H.S Liverpool NWCIA26 19/11/2005 SportCity Manchester NWCIA27 MERSEYSIDE 17/12/2005 SportCity Manchester NWCIA28 Tom Carson 29/01/2006 SportCity Manchester NWCIA29 Athletics Development Officer FITNESS IN RUNNING & WALKING 09/07/2005 Cardinal Heenan High School Liverpool NWFIRW03 Tel: (07739) 254834 LEVEL 2 (CORE) Email: [email protected] 02/03 Jul 2005 Springhill Sports Centre Rochdale NW222 NORTH WEST 10/11 Sep 2005 Stanley Park Sports Centre Blackpool NW223 22/23 Oct 2005 Sutton Community L.S St Helens NW224 Michael Hunt 26/27 Nov 2005 Venue to be confirmed Bolton NW225 Regional Development Coordinator 10/11 Dec 2005 SportCity Manchester NW226 Tel: (07968) 498710 25/26 Feb 2006 SportCity Manchester NW227 Email: [email protected] LEVEL 2 (EVENT) 22/23 Apr 2006 SportCity Manchester Simon Nathan LEVEL 3 (PHASE 1) Senior Performance Manager 17/18 Sep 2005 Preston Sports Arena Preston NW3C1003 Tel: (0161) 2235599 08/09 Oct 2005 Cardinal Heenan High School Liverpool NW3C1004 Email: [email protected] LEVEL 3 (PHASE 2) 18/19 Feb 2006 SportCity Manchester NW3C2003 Paula Dunn 25/26 Mar 2006 SportCity Manchester NW3C2004 National TID Manager LEVEL 4 (PHASE 1) Tel: (0161) 2236622 15/10/2005 Sportscity Manchester NW4C1002 Email: [email protected] LEVEL 4 (PHASE 2) 29/30 April 2006 SportCity Manchester NW4C2002 Tony Airnes Strength & Conditioning Coach Education (NW) 02/03 April 2005 SportCity Manchester Tel: (01253) 358168 Further details of course content, costs and application forms are available on the UK Athletics website. Email: [email protected] Alternatively you can Tony Airnes on (01253) 358168 / email [email protected]