Juniors are boys and girls from school year 4 to school year 11. Below is an overview of the activities and training groups that are available to junior members of WADAC.

See the Information for Parents page for a useful Junior Pathway document and some questions and answers.

School years 4 & 5 - The U11s Academy
The U11s Academy aims to introduce the children to running, jumping and throwing. The groups take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, usually 5.30 to 6.45pm. These groups train outdoors at the athletics track with some indoor time at the leisure centre when available.
Year 4-5 U11 Academy page

School years 6 and 7 - U13s Academy or Development Group
These are multi-event groups focusing on all athletics events.

The U13s Academy meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7pm and the Junior Athletics Group trains on Wednesdays from 6.30 to 8pm. Both are at the track.
U13 Acadamy / JAG page

School years 5 - 11 - Cross-Country & Distance-Running
Junior athletes who are interested in long- and middle-distance running and are committed to competing in cross country competitions during the winter, can attend specialist distance-running training groups. These take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Year 5-12 page

School years 6 - 11 - Track & Field
Junior athletes can compete in most of the standard athletics events in a number of different leagues and competitions in both the winter and summer. There are various training groups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, some offering training across several disciplines and others focused on single events or activities, e.g. sprints only or throws only or jumps only.
Year 6-11 Track & Field Page

Inclusive Group
The inclusive Group, coached by Stewart Lang, runs on a Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30 at the track (term time only.) The group is open to young people from 11-18 and takes a multi-skills approach to athletics. We welcome all young people who might benefit from this group, which is completely inclusive whatever their needs or disability.
Juniors - Inclusive Group

If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining this group, or would like to volunteer then please contact us at clubadmin@wadac.org.uk.

Junior Track & Field Competitions
Visit the Wessex League and the Lower Youth Development League (YDL) pages for more information on the junior track & field competitions.

Training Sessions
Training sessions take place at the University of Winchester athletics stadium on Bar End Road in Winchester. Please park at Barfield Close Park and Ride, which is free after 4.00pm.

• Tuesday, 17:30 - 20:00 (by invitation)

• Wednesday, 18:30 - 20:00 (years 6 & 7 only) - subject to a waiting-list

• Thursday, 17:30 - 20:00 (by invitation)

As the younger athletes attending Wednesday evenings get older they may be invited to train on a Tuesday evening and/or Thursday evening, and at other times such as a Saturday morning, as suggested by their coach.

Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding School Year 6 - 11 Athletic sessions, please email us on waitinglist@wadac.org.uk.

The Coaches
They are fully qualified coaches, having completed the necessary courses provided by England Athletics. The sessions are also supported by parent volunteers, who make a vital contribution in ensuring that we can take a large pool of athletes. Read more about our coaches.

Our Ethos
We want athletes to enjoy their training and to try their best at all times. We expect them to treat their coaches and each other with courtesy and respect. We seek to encourage good training habits and high standards of behaviour. We are a competitive club and expect members to compete in at least 5 meetings each year.