Tuesday at 18:45pm
Indoor and outdoor athletics training at Lord Lawson Of Beamish School, Birtley Lane, Birtley. Coaching is age specific and is split into the following age groups, Ages 8-11, Led by coaches who are qualified to deal with this very special age group, the sessions start and finish with a variety of team games with the emphasis on fun. The children learn activities of a general nature designed to improve balance, co-ordination and agility and are given a multi – event, pre-athletics experience leading to the fundamentals of the events proper. The children are awarded certificates/medals twice yearly (Junior Challenge and the Minor’s Trophy). There is limited competition for this age group and the children are encouraged to partake without pressure. The summer sessions take place on grass, in a safe environment, Winter sessions are held in the sports halls within the school Ages 12-15, This age group are offered a multi-event experience based on a run,jump and throw in line with the current policy. The athletes are offered event coaching on a rotational basis at the coaches discretion. This group takes part in all competitions relevant to age, distance etc. Access to grass, synthetic surfaces during the summer months and indoor sports hall and outdoor runs during the winter. Ages 16 +, This group usually have “specialised” and work with the appropriate event coach. Competition is available in all disciplines. Access to grass, synthetic surfaces during the summer. Access to grass, synthetic, roads, indoor sports hall, multi gym and fitness suite within the school at the discretion of the appropriate coach during the winter months. Seniors, Training and coaching appropriate to the event and competition, competition available in all disciplines. Access to surfaces as per the above age group.

Thursday at 18:45pm
Indoor and outdoor athletics training at Lord Lawson Of Beamish School, Birtley Lane, Birtley. Coaching is age specific and is split into the following age groups, Ages 8-11, Led by coaches who are qualified to deal with this very special age group, the sessions start and finish with a variety of team games with the emphasis on fun. The children learn activities of a general nature designed to improve balance, co-ordination and agility and are given a multi – event, pre-athletics experience leading to the fundamentals of the events proper. The children are awarded certificates/medals twice yearly (Junior Challenge and the Minor’s Trophy). There is limited competition for this age group and the children are encouraged to partake without pressure. The summer sessions take place on grass, in a safe environment, Winter sessions are held in the sports halls within the school Ages 12-15, This age group are offered a multi-event experience based on a run,jump and throw in line with the current policy. The athletes are offered event coaching on a rotational basis at the coaches discretion. This group takes part in all competitions relevant to age, distance etc. Access to grass, synthetic surfaces during the summer months and indoor sports hall and outdoor runs during the winter. Ages 16 +, This group usually have “specialised” and work with the appropriate event coach. Competition is available in all disciplines. Access to grass, synthetic surfaces during the summer. Access to grass, synthetic, roads, indoor sports hall, multi gym and fitness suite within the school at the discretion of the appropriate coach during the winter months. Seniors, Training and coaching appropriate to the event and competition, competition available in all disciplines. Access to surfaces as per the above age group.