What’s on at WADAC wc 7 June
Here is our seventh weekly email setting out what is on next week. This week marks the shift in some groups to face to face coaching but there are still some online sessions too.
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nI have put a message on the website to provide an update on certain things such as the track, website, training, membership fees and competitions. See here: https://www.wadac.org.uk/news-and-results/2020/06/message-from-the-chairman.
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nIf you would like to include anything please let me know.
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nSessions
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nThe following sessions (that we know of – there may be more) are taking place, either using online platforms, face to face coaching or by following training programmes provided. Some coaches have restarted or are planning to restart training in small groups, with only those having renewed their membership able to participate. Please note the track is still closed.
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nClub adult or junior sessions, hosted by Nick Anderson and supported by other coaches on Tuesdays (open to up to 100 participants). Tuesday June 9th at 6pm will be the juniors turn. Simon and Nick will contact you about these sessions. David Vosser (endurance) – athletes are following a monthly programme which has been circulated.Andy Parkinson – adult strength and conditioning sessions online Monday at 7pm each week. Details to be emailed out.Steve Torrance – Online session consisting of warm up : exercise session : Sportshall event : fun challenge : quiz on (Thursdays at 6.30pm for an hour). He has also started face to face sessions with one to ones and small group sessions on Saturday mornings at Littleton.Paul Cox is providing face to face training for athletes in year 5 and the development group. Moving to small groups from 17 June.
nJohn Miller – athletes are following a programme concentrating on strength/elastic and conditioning while maintaining good aerobic capacity.
nGeorge Ogilvie (sprints and hurdles) – small group training starting next week.
nMartin McBriar (throws) – small group training.
nElias Mtshweni – online Zoom pole vault session on Wednesdays at 5pm. Sessions for sprinters on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm.
nDave Sherry and Gary Bettridge (hurdles) – online strength and conditioning twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
nAndy Fisher (multi events and jumps) – small group training and one to ones.
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nEngland Athletics Coronavirus Statement – Updated Guidance:
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nhttps://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-step-2/England
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nAthletics Webinars for Athletes
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nRunning Webinars and masterclasses focusing on endurance: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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n19:00 Tuesday 9th June – Q&A with Katharine Merry: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nExpert Interviews, including Liz and Martin Yelling and Katarina Johnson-Thompson, plus others: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nWeekly Challenge with Jenny Meadows: Week 9: Explosive Throw Challenge:
nPrevious weekly challenges https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nOther Online Resources from England Athletics
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nEngland Athletics has made available some useful resources for parents and children including:
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nEngland Athletics Young Athletes Home Workouts with Parents:
nEngland Athletics Virtual Club Nights: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nEngland Athletics Fun Athletics @home for children aged 4-11 videos: https://funetics.co.uk/for-par...
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nEngland Athletics Fun Athletics @home for 11+ year olds resources: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nRunning Expert Tips and Advice: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nEngland Athletics resource on running at home: https://www.englandathletics.o...
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nMembership
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nPlease do renew your membership with us so you can take part in these sessions. Please refer to the further details issued by separate email.
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nContact
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nIf you wish to join any of the sessions please contact the relevant coach via kathryn.miles@wadac.org.uk to be put in contact with the relevant coach. Tuesday’s club sessions will be posted on the website, Facebook and sent around by email.
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nthanks
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nPaul
