TRAINING AND COACHING

Insurance cover is in place for all coaching sessions organised by the Centre (see Saturday Competition). This includes extra sessions that may be organised during the season.

Wednesday Sessions

These give athletes the skills and techniques needed for Saturday morning competition. Coaching is held every Wednesday afternoon at Bannockburn Oval until the first week in February. All Ku-ring-gai Little Athletes are welcome; there is no extra charge. The session times are: Before daylight saving: 4:30pm to 6:00pm During Daylight saving: 5:00pm to 6:30pm Children train in their own age groups with a Junior Coach. At least three events are covered each week, on a rotational basis. All Junior Coaches are under the supervision of Senior Coaches. As part of the Wednesday training session, children in the Under 6, 7 & 8 age groups may participate in the Athletic Skills and Awards (ASAP) program.

Squad Training Sessions

Special training sessions are held prior to each Championship (Zone, Region, State, State Relays). These are specifically for athletes selected to compete at these events. Dates and times are published in the weekly newsletter as the Championships approach. Athletes selected in track events for the State Relays must attend the compulsory sessions so that baton changing techniques can be taught and running order decided.

Specialised Coaching

The Ku-ring-gai Little Athletics Centre holds special technique training sessions at Bannockburn Oval for U9 and older athletes. The days, times and coaches for the 2009/10 season are as follows:

Event                       Day & Time                                Coach

Hurdles                   Monday 4:30 – 6:00pm            Sue Maxton

Walks                      Monday 4:30 – 6:00pm            Nicole Fagan

Middle Distance      Tuesday 4:30 – 6:00pm          Deb Walsham

Long Jump             Thursday 4:30 – 6:00pm        Steve Bultitude

Throws                   Thursday 4:30 – 6:00pm        Angus McEntyre

Sprints                    Friday 4:30 – 6:00pm             Chris Fuller

Coaching Courses for Parents

The Australian Track and Field Coaches Association and the Little Athletics Association of NSW regularly hold Orientation to Coaching courses. These courses cover basic instruction on all events. Ku-ring-gai Little Athletics will reimburse any parent who undertakes an orientation to Coaching course and is willing to help out during our Wednesday afternoon sessions or as a Key Assistant on Saturday mornings. Contact the Coaching Officer for more information.