Juniors
Training
Rob Russell's Performance Sessions
Rob Russell's Junior sessions for all ages start at 7pm down Pixham Lane, Dorking on Mondays and Thursdays.
The group coached by Rob is for those athletes that wish to train and compete at a serious level. The group consists of athletes from 11 years old and up, with experience and ability from keen club athlete to County and National standard. Training sessions are divided into several groups with individualised training adapted to each athlete's specific needs and goals.
We encourage entry into suitable competitions and specifically target certain events, such as the National Cross Country Championships, National Inter Counties Championships, English Schools Track and Field Championships and University Championships.
Alan Archer and Lesley Taylor's Sessions
Alan and Lesley's junior group sessions are for athletes from 11 years of age upwards who want to improve their ability and aim to compete for Dorking & Mole Valley in the various competitions - both x-country & track & field throughout the year. The group has several very good county athletes who started with the group as inexperienced athletes and have now competed in the UK National and Inter Counties x-country championships and the English Schools X-country cup final, plus track & field county championships and league matches.
MONDAY
Keep Fit -Stretching, circuits, warm down.
Location OAKFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL, FETCHAM
TIME: 7.30pm.
For: over 15s.
Coaches: Alan Archer, Lesley Taylor.
THURSDAY
Track Session and some field events.
Location:Pixham lane, Dorking.
Time: 5.30-6.30pm.
For Under 15’s and above. (See Tuesday information for winter season).
Coaches: Alan Archer, Lesley Taylor. Jackie Moulder, Stella Brett.
SUNDAY
Middle Distance/X-Country run & training.
Location: Various venues around Dorking area off road.
Time 9.30am-10.30am.
For Over 11’s Juniors. (See Tuesday information for winter season).
Coaches: Alan Archer , Lesley Taylor, Louise Ionascu, Stella Brett.
The reason our Sunday training sessions are held at various particular venues around the Dorking area is because these locations each meet different training needs. We also think it keeps training fresh and interesting.
JUNIORS TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING - Age 11 and upwards
Fran Davey's Group Track & Field Athletics
Fran is an Athletics coach specialising in young athletes aged 11 and upwards,training for track and field events. She has been coaching since 1992 and manages the under 15 girls sportshall team for Surrey.
Assistant coaches Tim Harding club coach level one, Jez Walmisley club coach level one, Rachel Brunswick club coach level one and Paul Holland club coach level one.
Athletes male and female aged 11 upwards training in a fun environment where all are expected to compete for the club to achieve their own personal goals.
Events taken part in individually and as a group Sports Hall athletics, Cross Country and Track and Field competitions.
Training
summer season
MONDAYS 18:15 to 20:00 at Pixham Lane, Dorking.
winter season
TUESDAYS 18:15 to 20:00 The Ashcombe School, sports hall.
Also winter and summer some SATURDAYS at Pixham Lane, Dorking.
UNDER 11'S.
Linda Davey's Track & Field Athletics group
Assistant Christine Stables who is a club coach level one. The group is assisted by volunteers Fran Warmisley and Lucy Shaw.
All athletes are encouraged to take part in competition, but only when they want to and when is appropriate for the individual athlete.
This group is for young people who want to learn the basics of running, jumping and throwing in an fun environment.
Training
Thursdays
Summer season 18:15 to 19:15 at Pixham, Dorking
Winter season 18:00 to 19:00 at Dorking sports centre.
The Waiting List
Should you wish to be put on the waiting list or want more information regarding suitable training sessions for your child please send your enquiry to Louise the coaching coordinator on coaching@dmvac.org.uk
with details of childs running experience/distance, age and school year.
All athletes are reminded that the reason for them to come to training will be to improve fitness, improve technique and to compete for Dorking and Mole Valley Athletics Club. All of this will be conducted in a fun and safe environment where every person will have an opportunity to reach their full potential as an athlete and a sports person.
The most important thing to bring is enthusiasm! Athletics is fun, and our training includes games and competitions to stimulate and challenge everyone. Athletes are encouraged to take part in the various sports leagues in the summer, and the MABAC cross-country league.
We cater for all standards from beginners to the very able, and specialist coaching sessions are available within the club for athletes who wish to take their skills further. Club Juniors have gone on to represent Surrey and England.
We are combining our young athlete groups, this will enable us to make the most of our coaching resources and of the equipment that we have. The emphasis is on bringing the club closer together encouraging every one to compete for Dorking and Mole Valley Athletics Club.
Any young person behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave due to the fact that there is a waiting list for young people who want to run and get fit.
There will be a bullying policy introduced to the club; paperwork will be handed to athletes once the club committee have approved the document.
Please bear in mind that training sessions may run over slightly in time.
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
During all training sessions you are expected to come appropriately dressed Trainers, (and a spare pair of training shoes, if you have them) Navy or black Track suit bottoms and shorts, a white T-shirt, a Dorking & Mole Valley hooded top, a water proof top and don't forget your bottle of water.To take part in our training sessions all athletes need to be a fully paid up member of the club.