We wish to see all our athletes develop gradually and so do not push for them to be events specific until they have developed foundation skills in all athletics areas. Young athletes move through the structure until they have the skills to progress safely. Athletes aged between 8 – 15 join the England Athletics Development Scheme "Athletics 365" until our qualified coaches feel the young person is ready to move to an event group.
Coaching Arrangements
Movement of athletes through colour groups dependent upon
Skill acquisition and recommendation from coaches
Enthusiasm and commitment - based on attendance at Mid Lancs and Open fixtures, willingness to compete in league competitions
Space in next training group
Development Pathway
| New Starters Y5 and below |
Colour Groups Red & Yellow Group |
Jenny Robert/Katie Shrine (Tues) Steve Holden/Martin Bateman/Alex Hall (Thurs) |
| New Starters Yr 6 - 8 |
Colour Groups Green |
Gareth Dowthwaite/Victoria Mcluskie(Tues) Zac Earnshaw (Thurs) |
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Colour Group Purple |
Vicky Grant (Tues) Dan Giles (Thurs) |
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| New Starters - Yr 9 |
Colour Group Blue |
Connor Bennet (Tues) Dan Giles (Thurs) |
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Colour Group Black |
Dan Giles | |
| New Starters from Year 10 | Event Groups |
Endurance - Colin Gemson Junior Endurance - Tom Oldham "Pioneeers" endurance - Jennie Hodgson/Victoria Nicholson Jumps - Mike Bray/Jenny Roberts (Thurs) Sprints - Ola Mustapha/Thomas McMeeking (Tues) Throws - Tim Nicholson (Tues) Road - Angus Murray |
