Other Events & Courses

• 22 September 2019

  Athletics NI Parallel Success Sessions

  Athletics NI Parallel Success Sessions for athletes with a physical or sensory disability

  Open to athletes age 12 to senior 

  For information on classifications visit https://athleticsni.org/Athletes/Para-Athletes 

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• 29 September 2019

  Athletics 365 Workshop - 29th September 2019 (UUJ 1pm-5pm)

  The Athletics 365 workshop will take place at Ulster University Jordanstown on Sunday 29th September 2019 from 1.00-5.00pm.

  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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• 30 September 2019

  Panthers Term 1 2019

  

  10 week course starting Monday 30th September to Monday 2nd December 2019 inclusive. (Off for Half Term break)

  Get started in Athletics! After School Athletics for children Aged 8-12.

  Group 1 (P4/5) - 3.30pm-4.30pm

  Group 2 (P6/7) - 4.30pm-5.30pm

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• 02 October 2019

  Rising Stars Bangor (Term 1, 2019) Wednesdays

  Wednesdays 6.30-8pm Bangor Academy. Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These evening sessions at Bangor Academy Sports Hall 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 *please note week missed on 30th October due to half term* and the cost includes free entry to the Rising Stars Indoor Competition on 7^thDecember at UUJ Indoor Athletics Area. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad.)

  
  

   

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• 04 October 2019

  Junior Elks - Athletics - Term 1 (Fridays: 6-7pm)

  

  Junior Elks - Athletics is a multi-event programme to allow young participants the opportunity to try a range of disciplines including; running, jumping, throwing, hurdling, and relays - to increase their skills in each, and learn from experienced Athletics coaches!

  Junior Elks - Athletics is the first step on the Athletics NI - Athlete Development Pathway!
  

   

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• 07 October 2019

  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, Sports Hall Athletics and results from Ulster Schools Championships 2019.  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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• 07 October 2019

  Rising Stars: Belfast Squad - Term 1 (Mondays- 6-7.30pm)

  

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These evening 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. 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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• 07 October 2019

  Physical Preparation for Adult Endurance Runners

  

  Athletics Northern Ireland sessions for Adult Endurance Runners are scheduled to take place every Monday evening beginning on 7th October and concluding on Monday 9th December at Mary Peters Track from 7.45pm-8.30pm. 
  

  The sessions are suitable for any adults endurance runners.  These sessions aim to develop skill and physical preparedness specific to improving adult runners in endurance events. The sessions to be led by Aaron McKendry will begin at 7.45pm.

  The sessions will include a range of different components to help condition endurance runners such as:

  • Foundational strength exercises 

  • Core Stability

  • Glute, Hamstring & Calf Conditioning

  • Running Drills

  The content delivered will closely mirror activities of the physical preparations sessions for endurance athletes squad.

  Capacity is limited to 16 runners (aged 18+) with a cost of £30.

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• 07 October 2019

  Rising Stars Coleraine (Term 1, 2019) Mondays 7 - 8:30pm

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• 08 October 2019

  Rising Stars Antrim (Term 1, 2019) Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. These evening sessions at Antrim Forum Stadium 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, Sports Hall Athletics and results from Ulster Schools Championships 2019.  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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• 09 October 2019

  Rising Stars Downpatrick - Term 1

  

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11-15. 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 £43.00. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad).

   

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• 10 October 2019

  Rising Stars Newry (Term 1 2019)

  Weekly training for selected athletes aged 11+. These after school sessions will start on the 10th October at the Newry Leisure Centre (Thursdays 5.00-6.30pm) and will be led by Athletics NI's professional coaches. They 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. (There is no requirement to be a member of any athletics club to join this squad.)

   

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• 31 December 2019

  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 2020

  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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