Other Events & Courses

• 20 September 2017

  Athletics 365 Workshop- Ulster University 20/09/17 6_30pm

  This workshop will introduce the Athletics 365 Coach Pack and discuss the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. The workshop is suitable for coaches/volunteers & sports students. Delivery of athletics 365 focuses on developmental age of the athletes rather than chronological age and there will be a discussion on child maturation and how this should influence session content for 8-16 year old athletes. Through the supporting manual (included in the workshop cost) club coaches will be provided with a skills based syllabus of progressive athletics activities. This will help to ensure a consistent approach to developing young athletes. Practical elements of the workshop will allow attending coaches to observe and take part in delivery of sample RUN, JUMP, THROW sessions from the 365 manual. Topics included will be dynamic warm up, running drills, acceleration mechanics, max velocity running, jumping and landing activities, pull and push style throwing and hurdling techniques. Each activity is broken into 9 progressive stages. There will also be a focus on age appropriate physical conditioning.

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• 23 September 2017

  Safeguarding Children and Young People

  ANI Safeguarding Children and Young People Course on Saturday 23rd September 2017 from 09.30am-12.30pm at Queen's University Malone Playing Fields Dub Pavilion.

  Athletics Northern Ireland recognises its moral duty and legal obligation to protect children and young people in sport through the creation and promotion of a safe environment which protects them from harm.

  Content covered on the course includes:

  • Safe recruitment and selection
  • Effective management of staff and volunteers
  • Reporting concerns
  • Codes of behaviour
  • Sharing information
  • General safety and management of activities

   

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• 30 September 2017

  Closed Course - Safeguarding Children and Young People

  ANI Safeguarding Children and Young People Course on Saturday 30th September 2017 from 1.00pm-4.00pm at the Antrim Forum specifically for members of Ballymena & Antrim Athletics Club.

  Athletics Northern Ireland recognises its moral duty and legal obligation to protect children and young people in sport through the creation and promotion of a safe environment which protects them from harm.

  Content covered on the course includes:

  • Safe recruitment and selection
  • Effective management of staff and volunteers
  • Reporting concerns
  • Codes of behaviour
  • Sharing information
  • General safety and management of activities

   

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• 16 October 2017

  Rising Stars: Jordanstown Squad - Term 1 (Mondays- 6.30-8pm)

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These evening sessions at Ulster University Jordanstown Athletics Area will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selected based on the potential they displayed at school testing sessions and competition results. Nominations have also been taken from regional Everybody Active Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 10 sessions. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad)

   

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• 16 October 2017

  Rising Stars Coleraine (Term 1, 2017) Mondays 5 - 6:30pm

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These evening sessions at Ulster University Coleraine Sports Centre will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selcted based on the potential they displayed at school testing sessions and competition results. Nominations have also been taken from regional Everybody Active Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 10 sessions and the cost includes free entry to the Rising Stars Indoor Competition on 17^th December. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad.)

   

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• 16 October 2017

  Rising Stars: Larne Squad - Term 1 (Mondays- 6.30-8pm)

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These evening sessions at Larne Market Yard, Station Road will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selected based on the potential they displayed at school testing sessions and competition results. Nominations have also been taken from regional Everybody Active Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 10 sessions. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad)

   

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• 17 October 2017

  Rising Stars Antrim (Term 1, 2017) Tuesdays 5:30-7pm

  Tuesdays 5:30-7pm. Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These after school sessions at Antrim Forum Sportshall will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selcted based on the potential they displayed at school testing sessions and competition results. Nominations have also been taken from regional Everybody Active Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 10 sessions. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad.)

   

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• 18 October 2017

  Rising Stars Downpatrick - Term 1

  

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 10-15. These after school sessions at @ Down Leisure Centre ( Wed 5pm-6.30pm) will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selcted based on the potential they displayed at school testing sessions and competition results. Nominations have also been taken from regional Everybody Active Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 10 sessions at £48.00. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad).

   

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• 19 October 2017

  Rising Stars Belfast MPT (Term 1, 2017/2018 ) 6_pm-7.30pm

  Thursdays 6pm-7.30pm. Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11+. These after school sessions at Mary Peters Track will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selcted based on the potential they displayed at initiatives including May Primary Schools Athletics, Active Communities Sportshall & Startrack Camps. Nominations have also been taken from regional Active Communities Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 11 sessions. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad.)

   

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• 19 October 2017

  Rising Stars Newry (Term 1, 2017)

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11+. These after school sessions at St Colmans Track (Thursdays 5.30pm-7:00pm Weeks 1-3) and New Newry Leisure Centre (Thursdays 5.00-6.30pm Weeks 4-10) will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in line with the British Athletics Athlete Development Model. There will also be an emphasis on physical preparation for athletics through medicine ball work and core training. Invited children have been selcted based on the potential they displayed at initiatives including May Primary Schools Athletics, Active Communities Sportshall & Startrack Camps. Nominations have also been taken from regional Active Communities Coaches. 1 term of athletics will include 10 sessions and the cost includes free entry to the Rising Stars Indoor Competition on 16^th December. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad.)

   

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• 11 November 2017

  Athletics NI Guide Running Workshop - Mary Peters Track

  The Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop enables Leaders, Coaches and Volunteers to attract and support more visually impaired (VI) people to athletics and running. It includes information on:

  • Types of visual impairment and common eye conditions
  • Appropriate behaviour and terminology
  • Making sessions VI friendly
  • Guide running top tips and safety
  • Guide running practical session
  • Further support and resources

  Course Pre-requisites

  To attend you must be currently qualified as one of the following:

   - Leader in Running Fitness

   - Coach in Running Fitness

   - Assistant Coach

   - Athletics Coach
  

  
  

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• 31 December 2017

  Volunteer Mailing List

  Welcome!  If you would be interested in receiving newsletters and information on volunteering in athletics please sign up here.

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• 31 December 2018

  Casual Coach Registration Form

  This is the portal for qualified athletics coaches and coaching assistants to join Athletics NI's register.  Casual coach work will be sent to this list as it becomes available.

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• 01 January 2019

  Athletics NI Safeguarding Qualifications - WAITING LIST

  Please use this WAITING LIST to tell us which safeguarding qualifications you are interested in attending. By adding your details to this list we can gauge demand for each type of course and inform you immediately when new courses are scheduled.

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