Under 11s

The minimum age to join the club or to participate in club activity is 7 on the day

Trying us out  -  how to join

The club offers three free taster sessions then you are required to join via the MEMBERSHIP tab on the website.

There is no need to book ahead for a taster session just turn up at the designated time and sign in with the appropriate coach.

What you need to bring

For each child bring

• a spare T-shirt and socks (for the journey home on rainy days)
• a bottle of water,
• trainers + sweat shirt + jogging bottoms,
• a light coloured top, for easy visibility

Do not spend lots of money on special trainers or spikes until your child really likes the sport and you have spoken to the coach.

Club vests and T-shirts are avaiable via the shop.

Club vests must be worn when entering competitions.

Summer Competitions

• From April,to September Open Meetings are available at the club monthly. Advance notice will be given.
• Just turn up in the Clubroom at the track and - for a small entry fee - you may have a go at up to 3 events of your choice.
• All these meetings encourage children to try running, jumps and throws.

Winter Competitions

• Indoor -  Sportshall 
• Outdoor -  Cross Country 

Coaches will advise you of the dates for  these in advance and can usually be found on the website under Fixtures Tab or on notices in the Clubhouse.

Guidelines for parents of Under 11s

• Parents & carers must register their child 'in' with the coach at the beginning of the session and register their child 'out' with the coach at the end of the session.
• Children must stay with the coach at the end of the session before being collected by a parent or carer.
• Parents are reminded that at least one parent or responsible adult must stay with the child (u11s) during the training session. If a parent has to go off-site during a session they must inform the coach and leave a mobile number or point of contact with the coach. By doing so they also agree to any necessary action that may have to be taken by the club in the case of a medical emergency or incident in their absence. 
• It is the parent/carer’s responsibility to inform the Club of any changes in contact or medical details.

Behaviour

Our u11s group continues to grow larger and larger. To help the coaches make the session enjoyable and safe to all and to keep the session running on time we ask that parents & carers remind children of the following:

• They must not talk at the same time as the coach is talking
• They must not to throw anything until told so by the coach.
• If they are distracting others and the group they may be asked to sit out for that particular part of the session
• When on the field they are not allowed to cross the track back to the clubhouse without the coach's permission or unless they are accompanied by the coach
• They should go to the toilet before starting the session
• No big meals should be eaten before the session. Only snacks should be eaten ideally leaving a gap of an hour before training.
• Only proper trainers should be worn
• Water must be brought to all sessions. Training is thirsty work.

Helping Out

Our coaches are volunteers who would also appreciate any offers of help from parents to assist in a session, especially if the group is particularly large. Please offer your services.