Training
We have regular training sessions throughout the year, divided into Winter and Summer Programmes. The changeover dates are in April and September - see the current events calendar for the actual date. See below for further details of Junior Sportshall and Track & Field Training
New Juniors - Due to the popularity of some of our junior training sessions, we now have a waiting list for new junior athletes in the younger age groups. Please contact one of the coaches for more information before turning up for any of the junior training sessions.
Winter Training
Mondays
Pixham Lane
Run All ages 7.00pm - 8.15pm Coach: Robert Russell
Run Seniors 7.00pm Coach: Nick Hodges.
Fetcham Middle School Circuit Training
Seniors (over 16s) 7.30pm Coaches: Alan Archer, Lesley Taylor
Tuesdays
Ashcombe School
Juniors U13 and upward 7.00-8.30pm Coaches: Phil Palmer
Wednesdays
Road intervals Oakfield School Fetcham
7.30pm Seniors all abilities, but only capable juniors 13 years minimum age. Coaches: Alan Archer, Mark Robinson and Lesley Taylor.
Thursdays
Pixham Lane
Juniors 11 & over & Seniors - 7.00pm. Coaches: Phil Sears, Nick Hodges and Robert Russell
Dorking Sports Centre Indoor Training
Juniors under 11 - 6.00 - 7.00pm Coaches: Linda Davey, with help from Gemma Phelan, Zoe Richardson and Sophie Short.
Juniors under 15 - 7.00 - 8.30pm Coaches: Linda Davey, with help from Trudy Elkin.
Saturdays
Master Swim Sessions Dorking Pool
06.45 am Seniors - all abilities. Coach: Phil Sears
Sundays
Middle distance training
Alternating between Mickleham car park and Bocketts Farm. Over 11s Juniors and Seniors - 9.30am. See event programme for venues, contact Alan Archer (01306 884331) or Mark Robinson (01372 373327).
Summer Training
Mondays
Pixham Lane
Juniors U13/15/17- 7.00 - 8.30pm Coaches: Debbie Bullen, Fran Davey, Linda Davey, Sophie Short.
All ages 7.00 - 8.15pm Coach: Robert Russell.
Seniors 7.00pm Coach: Nick Hodges.
Fetcham Middle School - Circuit training
Seniors (over 16s) 7.30pm Coaches: Alan Archer, Lesley Taylor
Wednesdays
Seniors at Ranmore Common Car Park 7.00pm
Thursdays
Pixham Lane
Juniors All ages 7.00pm Coach: Robert Russell.
Year U13/15 7.00-8.30pm Coaches: Debbie Bullen, Fran Davey, Gordon Osbourne.
U11 6.00pm-7.00pm Coaches: Fran Davey, Linda Davey with help from Zoe Richardson, Sophie Short, Hannah Woollard, Gemma Phelan, Trudy Elkin, Christine Stables.
Seniors 7.00pm Coach: Phil Sears/Nick Hodges
Saturdays
Master Swim Sessions
Dorking Pool 06.45am Coach: Phil Sears
Sundays
Middle distance training
Over 11s Juniors and Seniors 9.30am. See event programme for venues or contact Alan Archer (01306 884331).
Sportshall / Junior Track & Field Training
The aim of this section of the club is to give young athletes (boys and girls, 11-15 years) an introduction to the major disciplines of athletics: track running (sprint, middle distance, and hurdles), cross-country, throws, jumps, and relays. Each session will include: Warm-ups, warm-downs, and stretching exercises Speed, strength, and endurance-building exercises Skills and techniques in different disciplines
Our sessions run on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm from September until April at Ashcombe School, Dorking, and at Pixham Lane Sports ground from April till September.
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 Surrey Sportshall Athletics league in the winter, and various sports leagues in the summer, and also our very popular distance running for those interested in the MABAC cross-country league. Athletes should be prepared to “have a go” at anything; the emphasis at this level is to encourage all-round fitness and ability rather than training for one particular event.
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.