Coaching

Training

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

Wheel Chair Athletes (Track Based)

Contact Rick Haskins for information on training sessions.
Tel: 0161-428-1822 or 07946 843 904
hrrjosk40ten [at] aol [dot] com

Children's Athletics (over-7s)

Mondays 7.00 to 8.00pm
Woodbank Stadium
Further details Tel: 0161 476 0009

Sprints and Field/Middle Distance/Cross-country

9 to 14-year-old Girls Group
Coaches: Donna Brackenridge Jones/Pete Torrance - Level 2 Coaches
Training sessions held on Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6-45pm
Please contact Pete Torrance for further details on 0161 474 1897 or 07805 416184

Middle and Long distance/Cross country U13/U15/U17/U20/Seniors Male and Female

Coaches

David Turnbull - Level 4 800m/1500m/strength and conditioning, England Athletics Endurance coach/mentor North West England

Peter Nixon/Mike Nixon - Level 2 coaches

We endeavour to assist athletes to achieve their full potential.

Stockport Athletes we have coached from aged 13/14 years old:
Jessica Coulson -  GB international track/cross-country
Steve Vernon - GB international cross-country
Ross Millington - GB international track/cross-country
and many more please contact David Turnbull for details on 0161 355 6532 or 07841 504 304

Maureen Wilkins/Julie Fairclough - Mixed Endurance

Intermediate mixed group. Sessions held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.00pm at Woodbank Stadium
Contact Maureen Wilkins: 0161 429 0039 / 07976 131046
Julie Fairclough: 0161 440 7150

Paul Toole/Tom McNally - Senior Male/Female

Mondays at Woodbank Stadium 7.00pm
Contact Paul Toole: 07837 228824
Tom McNally: 07805 175935

Paul Stepto/Bashir - Senior Male/Female

Adult training sessions at 7.00pm
Tuesdays in Woodbank Park
Thursdays at Woodbank Stadium
Contact Paul Stepto: 07595 935466

Peta Walsh/Peter Powell/Jim Herron - Adult beginners

Sessions at 7.15pm Mondays (not bank holidays)
and 7.00pm Thursdays at Woodbank Stadium
Contact Peter Powell: 0161 477 7433