Team Athletics Network Information & Training

www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk Introduction

Team Dorset Athletics Network currently comprises Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Weymouth St. Paul’s Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC. In addition, there are two rural satellite training groups within the network - West Dorset Athletic Group based in and North Dorset Athletic Group based in Blandford. Information on training opportunities in all of these areas is incorporated in this booklet. Contacts: Chairman Mike Furse [email protected] Secretary Tom Hutchings [email protected] Treasurer John Gregory [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Lindsay Hole [email protected] Coaching Coordinator Trudi Carter [email protected]

Website: www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk

Selection and Club Pages Competition In the following pages, you will find some basic information on the clubs All members of the four athletic clubs* and training groups which form part are eligible to compete as part of the of the Team Dorset Athletics Network. composite Team Dorset squad as well Each club has its own website, as well as in their own club competitions. as a page on the Team Dorset Athletics The composite team competes in the Network website. As a member of the Southern Men’s and Southern Women’s network, you will be able to access leagues and the McCain Young Athletes any of the training/coaching sessions League. In order to be considered for listed, but please ensure the club/coach selection, athletes need to complete knows you wish to attend. (Waiting lists and return a Selection Form indicating may be operating in some instances.) which events they would be willing The following forms an overview of to compete in and the standards they the training opportunities across the have achieved in those events. A copy network. of the Selection Form can be found on the Team Dorset website. The selected team for each meet will be posted on the ‘Athletes’ page of the website - www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk - or can be obtained through your club coaches/ team managers. *Training group athletes need to become members of one of the four Team Dorset Athletic Clubs - not necessarily the nearest geographically

www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk Overview of Training

Monday Strength training , Wimborne 7 - 8.15pm Endurance training The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester 7 - 8pm (Apr - Sept) Endurance training Yeovil Arena 7 - 8pm (Oct - Mar) Specialist Event Groups The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester 7 - 8.30pm Tuesday Junior events training Ashdown track, Poole, 6.15 - 7.15pm Specialist Event Groups Ashdown track, Poole, 7.15 - 8.30pm Senior runners Ashdown/Haymoor pub, Poole 7.30 - 8.30pm U11’s Budmouth Sports Hall, Weymouth 6 - 7pm (Oct - Mar) U13’s+ Budmouth Sports Hall, Weymouth 7 - 8pm (Oct - Mar) U11 + The Marsh track, Weymouth 6 - 7.30pm (Apr - Oct) Middle Distance Intervals QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 6.30 - 8pm & Repetitions Road Runners QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 6.30 - 8pm Beach Run Weymouth steps near Pavilion Theatre from 6pm Road Running Various venues in Weymouth 6.45 - 7.30pm Wednesday Induction Group The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester 6.30 - 7.30pm Development Group The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester 7 - 8.30pm Specialist Event Groups QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 6.30 - 8pm Junior Pack QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 6.30 - 8pm Sprints, Hurdles and Throws Groups Ashdown track, Poole 6.30 - 8pm School Of Pole Vault QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 6.30 - 7.30pm Pole Vault QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 7 - 9pm (Summer) Thursday North Dorset training Blandford Leisure Centre 6.15 - 8pm Senior runners - mixed groups Wimborne Football Club 6.30 - 7.30pm Yr5/6 athletes training Colfox School, Bridport 6.30 - 7.30pm Yr7 athletes training Colfox School, Bridport 6.30 - 8pm Poole Hill and Resistance Training Various venues, Poole 7.30 - 8-30pm Poole Joggers Groups Haymoor Pub, Canford Heath from 7pm Poole Park Run Poole Park 5.55 - 6.45pm Friday Strength and Conditioning Canford School 7 - 8pm Saturday Specialist Groups QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 10 - 11.45am Junior Pack QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 10 - 11.45am Road and Cross country sessions QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 10 - 11:45am Development Group QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne 10 - 11.45am Junior & Senior Track and Field Ashdown track, Poole 10am - 12.00 Training Pole Vault Academy Bath University 5.30 - 7.30pm (Winter) Sunday North Dorset training Blandford Leisure Centre 10.15am - 12.00 Road Running Various venues in Weymouth 8 - 9am

www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk Dorchester AC

Dorchester AC aims to encourage all aspects of athletics and to provide every member with appropriate coaching and competition. The club has a lower age limit of 9 years. General Groups The Wednesday sessions provide the chance to try all the athletic disciplines: running, jumping and throwing as well as the all round conditioning that is suited to a variety of sports. Specialist Groups These sessions run on Mondays and/or Wednesdays and are aimed at older club athletes who have chosen the events that suit them best.

Monday 7 - 8.30pm Specialist Groups The Thomas Hardye School (Jumps/Sprints/Throws) Monday 7 - 8pm Specialist Group The Thomas Hardye School (Endurance) /Yeovil Arena Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm Induction Group* The Thomas Hardye School Wednesday 7 - 8pm Specialist Group The Thomas Hardye School (Endurance) /Yeovil Arena Wednesday 7 - 8.30pm Development Group** The Thomas Hardye School

*open to all, waiting list in operation occasionally - please contact [email protected] **by arrangement with coaches only Fees: Dorchester AC has a standing order system in operation. For further information please contact: [email protected]

www.dorchesterathletics.com Poole AC

The Club’s main aim is to encourage active participation in all aspects of athletics enjoying teamwork and developing self confidence. We cater for athletes of all abilities, anyone between the ages of 8 and 80. The areas of participation include Track & Field Athletics, Road Running, Cross Country and Biathlons. Our junior members are also actively involved in Sports:hall Athletics competitions and Fun Runs. The Club arranges its own internal Club Championships for track events for the Juniors and road & multi-terrain and triathlon for Seniors. We are the oldest club in East Dorset aiming to provide a focal point for athletics in Poole. The club provides organised training sessions at the following times:

Tuesday 6.15 - 8.30pm Juniors Ashdown Track, Poole Tuesday 7.30 - 8.30pm Seniors Ashdown or Haymoor pub meet Wednesday 6.30 - 8pm Juniors Ashdown Track, Poole Thursday 5.55 - 6.45pm Seniors Poole Park Thursday from 7pm Poole Joggers Haymoor pub meet

Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm Hill Training & Resistance work Various venues Friday 7 - 8pm Strength & Conditioning Canford School Saturday 10am - 12.00 Junior/Senior Ashdown Track, Poole

Fees: £1.50 or £2 per session.

www.pooleac.co.uk Wimborne AC

The club is based at the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, making use of both the indoor and outdoor facilities. The centre is within QE School which has undergone a complete rebuild over the last three years. This is now reaching its end and will provide the club with some improved facilities. The club runs a Junior Pack for the 8 to 10 year olds, a Development Group, and Specialist Groups at all events. In the early years athletes receive instruction in all athletic disciplines, while also having the opportunity to develop events of their choosing. There is also a strong Road Running Section.

Saturday 10.00 - 11.45am Junior Pack /Development QE Leisure Centre Group & Specialist Groups Saturday 10.00 - 11.45am Road & Cross Country training QE Leisure Centre Monday 7 - 8.15pm Strength Training Canford school Tuesday 6.30 - 8pm Middle Distance Intervals & QE Leisure Centre Repetitions Tuesday 6.30 - 8pm Road Runners QE Leisure Centre Wednesday 6.30 - 8pm Development Group & QE Leisure Centre Specialist Groups Thursday from 6.30pm Road Runners Wimborne FC

Fees: £2 per session

www.wimborneac.co.uk Weymouth St Pauls Harriers & AC

Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers & Athletics Club provides opportunities for people between the ages of eight and eighty to receive coaching and to take part in competition. All coaching is given by UKA qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people. Anyone aged 8 years and over can become a WSPH and AC club member and training sessions are arranged by age group.

Tuesday 6 - 7pm Under 11’s Budmouth Sports Hall (Oct - Mar) Tuesday 7 - 8pm Under 13’s + Budmouth Sports Hall (Oct - Mar) Tuesday 6 - 7.30pm All ages The Marsh Athletics Centre (Apr – Oct) Tuesday from 6pm Beach Training Beach Steps near Pavilion Theatre (Oct – Mar) Tuesday 6.45 - 7.30pm Road Running Various venues Thursday 7 - 8pm Road Running Various venues Sunday 8 - 9pm Road Running Various venues

Fees: Members £1.50 per session Non members £3 per session

www.wsphandac.co.uk North Dorset Training Group

The North Dorset Athletic Group covers running, jumping, and throwing events. Membership is open to anyone from the age of 8 years, with no upper age limit. The group caters for athletes of all abilities and ambitions, both those who are members of an athletic club and those solely competing within school athletics. Those of any age who simply wish to maintain a level of fitness are equally welcome. With North Dorset you will be taught event techniques, and develop your general and specific fitness. At present the group meets twice weekly at the Blandford Leisure Centre, and holds specialist sessions at other times, which are mainly during school holiday periods. Coaching is by fully qualified and experienced registered UK Athletic coaches.

Sunday 10.15am -12.00 All ages (8+) Blandford Leisure Centre Thursday 6.15 - 8pm All ages (8+) Blandford Leisure Centre

Fees: Members £1.50 per session Non members £3 per session

West Dorset Training Group

This group will be in operation from the Summer 2011. It is based at Sir John Colfox School, Bridport and is primarily aimed at those athletes in school Years 5/6/7, although siblings are catered for wherever possible. Athletes aged 13+ are encouraged to contact Bridport Runners if they are interested in Cross Country and Road Running events. www.bridportrunners.btik.com If you are interested in becoming involved as an athlete or a volunteer for this group please contact Trudi Carter [email protected]. This is a new training group and will require your support to operate efficiently.

Thursday 6.30 - 7.30pm Year 5 and 6 athletes Sir John Colfox School, Bridport Thursday 6.30 - 8pm Year 7 athletes Sir John Colfox School, Bridport

Fees: £2 per session.

www.ndag.btck.co.uk www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk Athlete Availability Form

If you are not currently a club member, please fill in all sections. Existing Team Dorset club members need only complete Sections 1 and 3.

Section 1 Name: D.O.B. Gender M/F

Club (if applicable):

Affiliated club members please go to Section 3.

Section 2

Address:

Telephone: Mobile:

Email:

I am interested in finding out more about: (PLEASE TICK AS APPROPRIATE)

Dorchester AC  North Dorset Training Group Poole AC  Weymouth St Paul’s  West Dorset Training Group  Wimborne AC  Harriers & AC

I am particularly interested in being coached in: (PLEASE TICK AS APPROPRIATE) No experience necessary Javelin  Discus  Shot 

Hammer  Long Jump  High Jump 

Triple Jump  Pole Vault  Sprints 

Hurdles  Middle distance  Long distance

Steeplechase 

www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk Section 3 I am available to compete on: (PLEASE TICK AS APPROPRIATE)

Southern Women’s League Sat 30 April  Sat 21 May  Sat 9 July  Sat 3 Sept 

Southern Men’s League Sat 7 May  Sat 4 June  Sat 9 July  Sat 30 July  Sat 13 Aug 

McCain Young Athletes League Sun 8 May  Sun 22 May  Sun 5 June  Sun 19 June 

Signature...... Date......

Parent’s Signature (if U18)......

Return completed form to: 6 Salisbury St, Marnhull, Dorset DT10 1HP

www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk Safeguarding Children

Each club in the network has an appointed Welfare Officer, who ensures that the England Athletics Welfare Policy is adhered to (this can be found in the club section of www.englandathletics.org). They also ensure that volunteers have undergone Safeguarding Children training and that coaches are CRB checked.

Fixtures

Sat 30th April Southern Women’s League SW-U15 Oxford

Sat 7th May Southern Men’s League SM Portsmouth

Sun 8th May Young Athletes League U17-15-13 Reading

Sa/Su 14/15th May County T&F Champs All Bournemouth

Sat 21st May Southern Women’s League SW-U15 Eton

Sun 22nd May Young Athletes League U17-15-13 Walton

Sat 4th June Southern Men’s League SM Abingdon

Sun 5th June Young Athletes League U17-15-13 New Forest

Sat 11th June County Schools T&F Champs U20-17-15-13 Bournemouth

Sat 18th June Southwest Schools Champs U20-17-15 Exeter

Sun 19th June Young Athletes League U17-15-13 Harrow

Fri/Sat 1/2nd July English Schools Champ U20/17/15 Gateshead

Sat 9th July Southern Men’s League SM Poole

Sat 9th July Southern Women’s League SW-U15 Par

Sat 30th July Southern Men’s League SM Woking

Sat 13th August Southern Men’s League SM Aldershot

Sat 3rd September Southern Women’s League SW-U15 Bourn/Poole

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