Coaching
Whichever event you are interested in, the club provides free coaching on a weekly basis. Some groups get together more than once a week, meeting up at the weekend, to take part in competitions or just to train. Whatever your level of commitment there is a place for you.
Coaching is provided for the following events
- Track events for all ages
- Javelin, discus, shot and hammer throwing
- Distance/middle distance running
For junior members, dedicated coaches offer a wide-ranging introduction to athletics which continues throughout the year.
And, if you want to meet a group of joggers to keep you company you will find them. Men and women of all ages and abilities run together for fun; most of them are not chasing gold medals!
If you have never been a member of an athletics club before do not be deterred. One visit to a club evening on Tuesday or Thursday will demonstrate that not all members are finely tuned athletes.
Training Groups
Ron Newton and Syd Bates - over-12 girls and upwards
Sessions held Tuesday and Thursdays at Woodbank Stadium.
Contact Syd Bates:
01625 877 235
Children's Athletics (over-7s)
Mondays 7.00 to 8:00pm
Thursdays 5.00 to 6.00pm
Woodbank Stadium
Further details Tel: 0161 476 0009
Lloyds TSB Endurance Squad
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Woodbank Stadium at 7.00pm.
Wednesdays at Dialstone Centre at 7.00pm.
Dave Turnbull: (senior/under-20/17)
0161 355 6532 / 07812 149767
Mike Nixon: (under-15/13)
Phil McCann - Ladies Endurance
Advanced group. Sessions held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.00pm plus further
sessions at the weekend.
Contact Phil McCann: 07713 870 758
Maureen Wilkins - Ladies Endurance
Intermediate group. Sessions held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.00pm at
Woodbank Stadium
Contact Maureen Wilkins: 0161 429 0039 / 07976 131046
Paul Toole - Senior Male/Female
Mondays at Woodbank Stadium 7.00pm
Contact Paul Toole: 07837 228 824
Paul Stepto - Senior Male/Female
Adult training sessions at 7.00pm
Tuesdays in Woodbank Park
Thursdays at Woodbank Stadium
Contact Paul Stepto: 07510 249 095
Peter Powell - Adult Beginners
Adult beginners sessions at 7.15pm
Mondays at Woodbank Stadium
Contact Peter Powell: 0161 476 0009