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All sessions are supervised by qualified UK Athletics coaches.  The committee has decided that all athletes making use of club coaching expertise must be paid up club members after an initial trial period.

Monday David Keswick Centre 6.00 to 7.30 pm

For primary school age children. Training in all disciplines with an emphasis on learning through fun.

For age 9 upwards although younger brothers and sisters will be allowed to attend if parents are willing to stay to supervise.  Parents will be advised if any child under 9 is unable to cope with sessions.

Coaches: Jim Callander, Pam Robertson, Melissa Robertson, Joyce Ramell ,Wullie Boyd. Parent helpers are encouraged.

Training fees at David Keswick Centre from 1at April - £1.25.

Payment must be made for outdoor sessions to the David Keswick Centre reception for use of the track facilities - no fee is payable to the club for training on the track
 
 

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Tuesday  David Keswick Centre 6.00 to 7.30 pm

Hurdles group is coached by Carol Macmillan and Gary McCracken
Sprints group is coached by Jim Callander

Throws: Joyce Rammell
Jumps: Jim Callander and Fiona Gonlag
Middle distance:  Willie Mackintosh, David Hood 

Summer training no cost except entry to the track at £1.25 per session

In the winter, training is both  indoors and outdoors with a training fee of £1 payable inside to help pay for hall rental. Indoor work is body/core conditioning.
 

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Thursday  David Keswick Centre  6.00 to 7.30 pm

The sprints, middle distance and throws groups  train on the track and on the infield.  This session is mainly for more mature athletes.

Sprints/hurdles/jumps: JIm Callander
Middle distance:  Willie Mackintosh, David Hood
Throws: Joyce Rammell
 

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