There’s a lot coming up of interest; I’ve emailed this out to all coaches, but not convinced it’s got through, and others might be interested. Sorry, can’t seem to add attachments, can email you if interested.
Monday 1st September: AthleFIT Workshop (6-9pm) in Bristol
Contact: Run! City Activator – Anna West on 07718 394516 or awest@englandathletics.org Please register your interest by Monday 25th August
Wednesday 3rd September: Diary Support Workshop for Coach in Running Fitness and Athletics Coach
For coaches working towards diary completion of either your Athletics Coach or Coach in Running Fitness qualification. Please note there is a CIRF/AC assessment weekend at Yate on 26th October for which diary submission should be made by end of September. This is a great opportunity for coaches wanting to tie up any loose ends of the diary and get direct support and guidance through a regional tutor prior to submission.
Takes place at University of West of England. Contact Charlotte Fisher cfisher@englandathletics.org or 07718 394751
Saturday 6th September: Avon Athletics Network – ‘Preparing for a Successful Winter’
Of interest to endurance coaches planning a whole winter’s training and racing (see attachment). Please contact Keith Brackstone keithatrvp@blueyonder.co.uk
** Thursday 11th September: Avon Athletics Network – ‘Drills and Exercises for Distance Runners (and their impact on injury reduction and running efficiency)’
Presented by Keith Brackstone and Neil Miller (see attachment). Please contact Keith Brackstone keithatrvp@blueyonder.co.uk
Thursday 18th September: Wiltshire Athletics Network – ‘Gait Analysis and Mechanics of Running Injuries’ (Melksham)
Presented by Neil Miller and Claire Callaghan – a rerun of the Avon talk. Contact Dominique Oughton dominique@wiltssport.org
* Monday 22nd September: Club and Run Leaders Forum (7-9pm at the Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Redland Green, Bristol, BS6 7HF)
The purpose of the evening is to up-date you on the various programmes that England Athletics offers (see attachment), but specifically with regards to the Run! City project which aims to get more people running than ever before. We hope the evening will be informative and useful and that you will go away with an insight into how we are working towards getting more people running, the role of clubs and Run England in that and how individuals or groups and clubs can get more involved and what support and provision we can offer. Contact Charlotte Fisher cfisher@englandathletics.org or 07718 394751
Saturday 27th September: Club Development – RECRUIT, RETAIN & DEVELOP – Supporting Coaches Workshop
Filton, South Gloucestershire (9.30am – 12) – please register interest by Friday 19th September at the latest. cfisher@englandathletics.org or 07718 394751. To maximise benefits of this workshop it is recommended that 2 or more representatives from the club attend. This could be Club Secretary, Chairperson, Treasurer, Head Coach, Membership Secretary, Coaching Coordinator, etc
Monday 29th September: Sight Loss Awareness & Guide Running Workshop, Bristol (6.30-8.45pm)
Contact: Run! City Activator – Anna West on 07718 394516 or awest@englandathletics.org Please register your interest by Monday 22nd September
