Return of Club Training: Wednesday 23rd September

Save the date.......Junior Harrier club training returning on Wednesday 23rd September. Between the FB group page, email and the junior blog I will send out more information. Even though we are back as you know with life it now has COVID restrictions so this applies to training. So training will be as follows:

Every Wednesday only

1st session will be 6.15pm to 7.15pm which will be for Pack A and Pack B. This is a mixture of u11s & 13s. Coaches will be John and Richard

2nd session will be 7.30pm to 8.30pm which will be for Packs C, D and E. This is a mixture of u13s/15s/17s. Coaches will be John, Richard and Frances.

More information will follow.

JUNIOR HARRIERS EXIT FROM LOCKDOWN FOR PHASE 3

As the committee appointed Club COVID-19 Coordinator for Calderglen Harriers I am liaising with Scottish Athletics on the impact of the Scottish Government's Phases has on athletics returning to training as we exit lockdown.

The focus of Phase 3 just now is returning to training for athletes under 18 years old.

The rules for training group sizes changed as of Monday 13th July 2020.

Age 11 and under

1. Scottish Athletics recommend a maximum group of 8 athletes for athletes aged 11 and under

2. Children aged 11 years and younger are not required to physically distance, as set out in Scottish Government guidance. This extends to organised sports activity and the field of play.

3. Coaches and other adults must continue to physically distance as per Scottish Government guidance (2m for time being) at all times.

Age 12-17 years

1. Scottish Athletics recommend a maximum group of 10 athletes for athletes aged 12-17 years

2. For older children aged 12-17 a 'field of play bubble' can be created during organised sports activity that allows contact whilst the activity is taking place, in effect suspending physical distancing guidelines for the duration of the activity.

3. Normal physical distancing guidelines will however apply before and after the activity takes place

4. Coaches and other adults must continue to physically distance as per Scottish Government guidance (2m for time being) at all times.

Following on from this guidance update from Scottish Athletics we will need to look into the juniors returning and work out the details but we will get back to you asap. Please be patient.

Relevant Links to read

Phase 3 - https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/56510-2/

Phase 1 & 2 - https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/clubs/club-support/coronavirus/

I will keep the committee and members up to date of any further changes.

Richard

WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS

Lots of changes in the past week so not sure what to do about junior running sessions. So put something together for all and maybe as the weeks go by other coaches could add content if possible. Stay in touch everyone and stay safe.

Workout Wednesday - Indoor session

5min warm up: 5 by 5 (in your house)
Star Jump for 1min
Squats for 1 min
Static Sprint for 1min
Squats for 1 min
Star Jump for 1min

Conditioning (in your house) (try 2 sets of these) 

Press ups , 1 set of 5
Plank, hold for 1 min with 15 second rest (do 5 of theses)
Tricep Dips, 1 set of 5
Sit ups, 1 set of 5
Double leg squats, 1 set of 5

Workout Wednesday - Outdoor session

DRILLS IN BACK GARDEN
1. Walking on toes (toe walk)
2. Walking on heel (heel walk)
3. Skipping
4. Walking kicking leg side to side
5. High knee walking (left arm right leg / right arm left leg) lift you leg to height of hips
6. Lunges
7. Side steps
8. Heel flicks
9. Jumping straight in air like springs on your feet

RUNNING (only a suggestion this is not mandatory) 
Under 11s try a 1-2 mile (about 15 minute steady run) with parent supervision. For under 13s and above try a 3 to 4 mile (about 35-40 minutes) steady solo run.

Make sure you comply with UK & Scottish Government of 1 form of permitted daily exercise when doing running and social distancing of 2m (6ft). You will need to run solo or with family member(s). Always seek advice from your parents as well. Stay safe.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE / TRAINING SUSPENDED

Following the briefings by the Scottish & UK Governments on Monday 16th March and the advice & guidance given about avoiding non essential social contact, Calderglen Harriers committee have made the decision to suspend the junior and senior training sessions from Tuesday 17th March.

Just to be clear there will be no Wednesday or Saturday sessions.

This will be reviewed again after the school Easter break on 20th April and we will be in touch to parents with a further update at that time.  The welfare of our Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Carers and family members is paramount during this crisis. 

Further information can be found on the senior blog site which there is a link on the left hand side of this blog and there are links via the club website.

Best wishes and stay safe

Richard Lawton

Junior Coordinator

WEEKEND ROUND UP 14/15 MARCH SO FAR

Strathclyde Park Parkrun 5k #485 - 14/03/20
Well done to 2 of our junior athletes today

58th, Eva McGrory, 24.05, 32nd parkrun
149th, Dexter McArthur, 28.30, 3rd parkrun, Pb by 1 minute

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/strathclyde/results/latestresults/

Well done to Eva & Dexter for running today which could be the last parkrun in a while. Extra well done for Dexter getting a Pb today.

Richard

THE BLOG

This blog is used to communicate what is going on in the junior section of Calderglen Harriers.   I will use to promote activities around training and race events.  More importantly if your son or daughter is taking part in any running events such as parkrun, club organised races, mass races or school events and you want to promote participation and healthy lifestyle, then let me know.  Email photos or race report to calderglenharriersjuniors@hotmail.co.uk 

Next training sesssion is Wednesday 4th March at 6.30pm.

Richard

TRAINING CANCELLED - WED 12 FEB

I have been up to Calderglen to make a risk assessment. So with some of our running routes covered in snow and ice it would not be safe for young athletes to venture out the park.  Also the temperatures will dip to 0c and feel like -4c so running on cricket pitch or golf course will make a very cold session.

So rest up and have a night off with a hot chocolate, warm blanket and good film. Or doing a mini circuit session in your house running up the stairs multiple times and how fast you can do it or press ups, sit ups, the plank.  The choice is yours....?

As normal please spread the word please to any other members or parents you know.

I have put a message on the junior FB page and will send out emails with the hope I will catch everyone.

Richard