England Athletics

Are you interested in coaching disabled athletes? Are you a talented athlete? If yes then we have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of a legacy in the lead up to the 2012 Paralympics.

  • 10-Sept SportCity (MCR) Classification & Coaching
  • 15-Oct GIS (Gateshead) Coaching & Mentoring
  • 26-Nov EIS (Sheffield) Coaching & Mentoring

Who are they for?

  • Athletes identified through the national Playground to Podium framework and other developing athletes by invitation or application.
  • Clubs and coaches interested in developing their knowledge of coaching athletes with a disability.

What are they?

  • Informal practical workshops on throws, sprints, long jump and wheelchair racing for athletes and coaches.
  • Formal coach workshops on working with athletes with a Learning Disability. MENCAP coaches are present to answer questions and mentor coaches.
  • Opportunities for classification - enabling athletes to compete in Parallel Success competitions

For more information, or to book a place, please contact:

Shelley Holroyd (Disability Athletics Support Officer, North)
sholroyd@englandathletics.org, 07912 070625