Welcome to the Juniors Section of the LBAC website  

… where we pride ourselves in being a small but friendly club for children 9 years of age and over (as of 1^st January).

Children will be offered an initial 2 week trial period, after which they will be expected to join the Club as there are insurance implications with non-members training.

Junior Section contacts:  

Mandy & Nick Clay          01525 382839       nickjclay@aol.com

 

Due to lack of light Winter training commences on Tuesday 24th September at Vandyke School and Thursday 26th September on Bideford Green, see below for details:-

Winter training is at Vandyke School Gym on Tuesdays with training starting at 6:45pm, the U12's finish training at 8pm while those over 12 finish at 8.30pm.  Hill training also happens on a Thursday in the winter, where we meet on Soulbury Road, Linslade at the bus stop opposite Bideford Green from 6.45 – 7.30. 

New Starters Trial Evenings October 1st, November 5th and December 3rd at Vandyke School from 6:45

We compete in the East Anglian Track and Field league, this usually consists of four league meetings plus a final.  There are some events for the Under 11’s but most cater for Under 13 upwards.  We also take part in the Chiltern Cross Country league, when the more enthusiastic love getting wet and muddy!! and the Sportshall Athletics events which are a great fun introduction to competing for the kids. The Club also selects athletes to enter the County Championships, Eastern County Championships and AAA Championships. 

 

Parent Help:

All the below admin tasks are still vacant! In order to assist with the on-going admin we are looking for volunteers to cover a number of admin tasks for the club:

· Co-ordinate entries for the summer track and field events (Training and support will be given and there will be a team of helpers at each event).

· Summer events coach (transport) coordinator (only two coaches to book and co-ord who is traveling by coach and collect monies on the day)

· Coaching Assistants – Those that have not wanted to help because they don’t know how, undergo training to learn.

· Membership secretary –(this task is nearly complete for this year, just new members and those still to join this year to take on)

· Sportshall/Quad Kids event reports (A parent of an under 11 year old would be suitable for this task)

 East Anglian League Officials

 

Training and support will be given for all positions. Please talk to Nick to discuss the task you would like to take on.

 

Current Newsletters can be found by clicking on the News tab on the left.

DO’S AND DON’TS

DO’s

Ÿ   Wear warm clothing and a tracksuit.

Ÿ   Bring a non-fizzy drink.

Ÿ   Warm-up before training.

Ÿ   Warm-down after training.

Ÿ   Use only max. 6mm spikes on all weather tracks.

Ÿ   Let your coach know if you are taking any medication.

Ÿ   Take a packed lunch and drinks if away all day at a meeting.

Ÿ   Return all forms promptly.

Ÿ   Be on time for training and meetings. 

DON’TS

Ÿ   Eat at least two hours before training or competing.

Ÿ   No swearing or bullying.

Ÿ   Don’t leave it until the last minute to return forms.

Ÿ   Don’t leave litter.