Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing Oldham and Royton Athletics Club which aims to provide the best environment for your child to learn the fundamental skills of athleticism and the sport skills of athletics.

Team GB provided much to cheer about over the summer. The post-Olympic/ Paralympic messages alluded to Athletics forming the basis of almost all sports and teaches the fundamental movement skills that we all need to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

We are currently reviewing our provision to young athletes incorporate a run/ jump/ throw multi-event curriculum aligned to the increasingly commonly known Athletics 365 young athlete development programme from England Athletics.

A frequently asked question is:

Why does the young person have to do running, jumping and throwing to complete Athletics 365, especially where they may only want to participate in one of these event groups?

Answer: Athletics 365 is a multi-skills/multi events based programme designed to develop the all-round athlete. Developing a better conditioned athlete will increase the athlete’s performance and minimise the likelihood of injury. The athlete will still be encouraged to participate and compete in those events they enjoy the most, at the same time as allowing them to experience new and exciting challenges and events.

If coaches specialise athlete’s training too early, there is a greater chance the athlete can develop repetition related injuries. This is particularly an issue while athletes are growing, such as when they are going through puberty, as this may affect their physical development.

This programme will be introduced Monday 5^th November 2012 for all athletes (U9’s/U11’s/U13’s and U15’s)

We rely on the support of dozens of volunteers to keep the Club running and going from strength to strength. There are many ways you can get involved, whether through helping out with Coaching at sessions, helping to officiate at some competitions, helping to organise social and fundraising events or simply encouraging other children/parents you know who may be interested in athletics to give athletics a try.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask the coach of your son/daughter.

To find out more about Athletics 365 please see www.athletics365.org.

 

Dear Athlete,

Team GB provided much to cheer about over the summer. The post-Olympic/ Paralympic messages identified Athletics forming the basis of almost all sports and teaches agility, balance and coordination as the fundamental movement skills that we all need to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Some of Britain’s most successful athletes started by running, jumping and throwing, such as Jessica Ennis, and Christine Ohuruogu.

Your coach/coaches have agreed to introduce a run/ jump/ throw multi-event curriculum aligned to the increasingly commonly known Athletics 365 young athlete development programme from England Athletics.

You may currently have a preference for a particular type of event, for example sprints, the new programme will help you to achieve your long term goal by developing your speed, power, agility, balance and coordination by doing different events whilst allowing you to compete in the events most suited to your ability.

This will start from Monday 5^th November 2012 for all athletes (U9’s/U11’s/U13’s and U15’s)

By trying lots of different events you will have a greater choice of events and sports in which to participate and succeed, both now and later on in life.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask your coach.

To find out more about Athletics 365 please see www.athletics365.org.