Juvenile Training

Registration email - lsajuvenilereg@gmail.com

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Fundamentals / Little Athletics 

• Introduces concepts of Run / Jump / Throw
• Building motor skills of agility, balance, co-ordination (ABCs)
• The emphasis of this group is to have FUN while being active
• Older Fundamentals are introduced to events such as long jump, turbo javelin and sprint drills

Learning to Train 

• Introduces athletes to a more structured training session
• Warm Up, agility and events drills
• Event specific training such as sprints, throws and jumps
• Aims to give athletes confidence to enter competitions

Training to Train 

• The aim of the group is to support athletes in achieving technical proficiency
• Athletes will take part in Athletics Ireland track and field and cross country competitions
• Events coached are sprints, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot putt, javelin and discuss

Cross Country / Middle Distance group 

• For athletes entering cross country events (September to December)
• Middle distance track events indoors and outdoors
• The session involves a warm up jog, stretching/drills and interval sessions
• Athletes are encouraged to do an additional two runs per week themselves and to attend the Thursday session