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Current as of: September 17, 2008
This is page is out of date and currently being
revised. Pleases check with coaches directly if you are unsure of training days & times.
This page lists the current coaching and training
activities provided by Knox Little Athletics, mainly at Knox Park. The Knox Park
facility is used by various groups, including Knox Little Athletics Centre, and
dedicated training and competition times are allocated to each group. For
coaching/training purposes Knox LAC is allocated Monday and Wednesday evenings. Athletes can simply turn up for
any of these sessions but a courtesy call to the coach(s) is appreciated. Some
coaching/training is provided outside of the allocated times and at other venues
- call the coach directly or email HERE!!
for details. A list of
available coaches with contact information can be found
HERE!!
Due to the large numbers of athletes attending training at Knox, coaches may
sometimes have to restrict numbers where safety, control, ability and size
differences of athletes is a concern. Commencing coaching at the end of the
season when many athletes are preparing for Regional and State competitions is
perhaps not the best time to start training.
If there are competitions on or close to the day
of training or if the weather is inclement or very hot it is
best to check with the respective coach before setting off for the track - it
may have been changed.
Also many coaching sessions are suspended
during the public holiday breaks. If in doubt check with the individual coach.
Event/Day - Coaching & Training Options
|
Event/Day |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
| High Jump |
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|
X |
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|
X |
| Long Jump |
|
|
X |
X |
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|
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| Triple Jump |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
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| Shot Put |
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
| Discus |
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
| Javelin |
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
| Hammer |
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
| Sprints |
|
X |
X |
X |
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|
|
| Hurdles |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Distance |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
X |
| Walk |
X |
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|
|
X |
Click on the Event/Day coordinate 'X' to see the session
details.
Sunday
9.30am to approx 11.00am
The Sunday morning Cross Country run is provided at
several of our regular Cross Country venues. While the runs are Cross country
orientated they are provided all year round and not just for the CC season. The
runs are generally longer than for competition but at a more relaxed pace. The
aim is to help the athletes with pace judgment and breathing as well as general
stamina and strength. The CC run is open to all athletes and parents are encouraged
to join in. Check the Distance Training Page for
details of the venues.
Contact: Dave Sommers on 9758 1593 or Mike Kerr on 0433
281 212
10.00am to approx 12.00pm
This Sunday morning session caters for basic walk technique
establishment through to advanced refinement. These
sessions are open to all athletes and is also offered on Monday and
Wednesday
evenings.
Contact: Francis Attard (H) 97585887, (M) 0407776181
For experienced athletes please contact Brett Smith (M)
0428 880 521 for further information. For the beginner or young athletes who
require help with general skills, please contact Keith Harvey on 9762 9332.
9:30am-midday
All Throws events are coached - Discus, Shot Put, Hammer and Javelin.
These sessions, which are open to all athletes, start with a warm up and
progressively go through agility & balance drills, throwing exercises and
practice, strength conditioning, stretching & finally a warm down. Sessions
will help athletes advance their throwing ability in all throwing events.
Both theory and practice are covered with hints and tips for getting the
best performance on competition days. Athletes who commit to come to
training regularly will be given a Throws specific training program to
follow.
From 2006, Throws coaching will also be held on Sunday mornings in the
off season to improve the periodisation from our training program and to
work on basic conditioning and major skill changes between seasons (apart
from a break following the end of the Summer T&F season).
Contact: Frank Bathgate on (M) 0414 515 153 or Mike Donato on (M) 0414
888 563 or mike@horizen.com.au
For more detailed info and specific availability on nominated coaching
days see
here
Monday
6.30pm to approx 8.00pm
This session caters for basic walk technique
establishment through to advanced refinement. These
sessions are open to all athletes and is also offered on Sunday and
Wednesday
evenings.
Contact: Francis Attard (H) 97585887, (M) 0407776181
5.00pm to 6.00pm
Jumps coaching commencing Wed 10 Oct 2007
This session provides for Long and Triple Jump coaching for all ages and
abilities.
Contact: Ann Goder 0439 035 808
5.00pm to approx 7:00pm
All Throws events are coached - Discus, Shot Put, Hammer and Javelin.
These sessions, which are open to all athletes, start with a warm up and
progressively go through agility & balance drills, throwing exercises and
practice, strength conditioning, stretching & finally a warm down. Sessions
will help athletes advance their throwing ability in all throwing events.
Both theory and practice are covered with hints and tips for getting the
best performance on competition days. Athletes who commit to come to
training regularly will be given a Throws specific training program to
follow.
From 2006, Throws coaching will also be held on Sunday mornings in the
off season to improve the periodisation from our training program and to
work on basic conditioning and major skill changes between seasons (apart
from a break following the end of the Summer T&F season).
Contact: Frank Bathgate on (M) 0414 515 153 or Mike Donato on (M) 0414
888 563 or mike@horizen.com.au
For more detailed info and specific availability on nominated coaching
days see
here
Tuesday
5.00pm to approx 6.00pm
Similar to the Sunday morning run but held at Knox Park.
These sessions, which are open to all athletes, consist mainly of drills and
exercises that help the athlete develop the ability to compete in Sprints and
middle distance.
Contact: Dave Sommers on 9758 1593
5.30pm to 7.00pm
The Tuesday Hurdle session is
aimed at refining the hurdle technique for accomplished hurdle athletes or
assisting in the preparation for specific events. It is not intended for new
or beginner hurdle athletes (See Thursday Hurdle Session). Weekly sessions
typically alternate between sprint hurdles and distance hurdle events such
as 200m, 300m & 400m hurdles.
The Tuesday Hurdle group train
all year round excepting a 6-8 week break at the end of the T&F season.
Contact: Steve Cowburn on 0419
301 412
Wednesday
5.15pm to approx 6.20pm
These sessions are designed for learning the techniques and drills to
help runners in the sprint part of races. Starts, finishes, learning to
relax while running, acceleration, correct use of arms and legs, diet etc
will all be taught.
This session is not for top junior sprinters looking to improve that 1%.
In the 2nd half of any season when fitness levels are up, the technique
work will be expanded to sprint routines especially beneficial for endurance
sprinters.
Not recommended for under 9 or under.
Parents, by all means call first to see if your child will benefit from
this coaching.
Contact Andrew Watts 0412824955 or
andrew.watts@qasco.com.au.
5.30pm to approx 6.30pm
Similar to the Sunday morning run but held at Knox Park.
These sessions, which are open to all athletes, consist mainly of drills and
exercises that help the athlete develop the ability to compete over distance.
Contact: Mike Kerr on 0433 281 212
5.00pm to approx 7.00pm
All Throws events are coached - Discus, Shot Put, Hammer and Javelin.
These sessions, which are open to all athletes, start with a warm up and
progressively go through agility & balance drills, throwing exercises and
practice, strength conditioning, stretching & finally a warm down. Sessions
will help athletes advance their throwing ability in all throwing events.
Both theory and practice are covered with hints and tips for getting the
best performance on competition days. Athletes who commit to come to
training regularly will be given a Throws specific training program to
follow.
From 2006, Throws coaching will also be held on Sunday mornings in the
off season to improve the periodisation from our training program and to
work on basic conditioning and major skill changes between seasons (apart
from a break following the end of the Summer T&F season).
Contact: Frank Bathgate on (M) 0414 515 153 or Mike Donato on (M) 0414
888 563 or mike@horizen.com.au
For more detailed info and specific availability on nominated coaching
days see
here
5.00pm to approx 6.00pm
This session caters for basic walk
technique
establishment through to advanced refinement. These
sessions are open to all athletes and is also offered on Monday and
Sunday
evenings.
Contact: Francis Attard (H) 97585887, (M) 0407776181
5.00pm to 6.00pm
High Jumps coaching for beginners or inexperience athletes who need help
with general skills
Contact: Keith Harvey 9762 9332
Thursday
5.00pm to approx 6.00pm
Similar to the Sunday morning run but held at Knox Park.
These sessions, which are open to all athletes, consist mainly of drills and
exercises that help the athlete develop the ability to compete in sprints &
middle distances.
Contact: Dave Sommers on 9758 1593
5.30pm to 7.00pm
The Thursday Hurdle session is
aimed at preparing beginner and emerging athletes for Sprint & Hurdle events
as well as providing guided practice for accomplished Sprinters & Hurdlers.
Focus is on the development of basic technique and the physical requirements
of a Hurdle athlete such as flexibility. These sessions are open to all
athletes.
The Thursday Hurdle group train
from September through to March each year.
Contact: Steve Cowburn on 0419
301 412
5.00pm to 6.00pm
Jumps coaching
This session provides for Long and Triple Jump coaching for all ages and
abilities.
No training on weeks
when there is Friday Twilight Comp
Contact: Rosemary Merrigan on
amerrigang@ozemail.com.au
Other
Other coaching/training sessions are provided in addition
to these sessions which are sometimes held outside of the allocated times. For
more information on days and times contact (see coach
list) the coach directly or email HERE!!.
Relays
Each U9-U15 age group has their own relay coach who
sets the training schedule. Details on Relay Training can be found on the
Relay Training page.
This page was last updated on
26/08/07
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