RAC Return to Training Registration Form
We’re delighted to announce that RAC will return to training at the track behind Toot Hill School from Tuesday the 13th of April. Training will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 19.00 and 20.00, Saturday mornings between 10.15 and 11.45 and Sunday morning between 10.30 and 13.00, with registration 15 mins before the start of each session.
For more information about returning to training please read our Return to Training at the Track document.
Terms and Conditions for Training at the Track
Please use the form below to register for a session.
You must enter all information correctly. Not providing us with an emergency contact name and number, as well as a valid EA Number will mean your registration is void. Your EA Number can be found in the EA registration email you would have received on renewal of the 2019/20 membership; on the barcode tag previously used for registration at training or can be requested via the England Athletics website here.
Important information please read
The leisure centre has asked that everyone aged 12 and above wears a mask when on school grounds until their activity starts.
Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings | Registration 18.45-19.00 | Training 19.00-20.00 | Leave 20.00-20.10
Saturday morning sessions | Registration 10-10.15 | Training 10.15-11.45 | Leave 11.45-12.00
Sunday morning sessions | Registration 10.15-10.30 | Training 10.30-11.30 | Leave 11.30-11.40
Sunday Heptathlon sessions | Registration 11.45-12.00 | Training 12.00-1.00 | Leave 1.00-1.10
For more information about returning to training please read our Return to Training at the Track document.
Terms and Conditions for Training at the Track
- Training is by athlete request (or their parent if U18). If you would like to train, complete the form below by Saturday of the week before.
- Any athlete who is a paid up RAC member is welcome to request training.
- RAC will arrange groups and let you know if you have a place via email. We’ll do our best to fit everyone in to 1 session per week.
- Groups will not exceed 12 athletes plus coach.
- Under no circumstances should you turn up to train without having a confirmed place.
- If, having being offered a place, you are unable to attend for any reason please fill in the cancelation form here so the place can be reallocated.
- Sessions may be cancelled at short notice if Government or EA guidance changes or coaches have to isolate, so check Facebook and your phone before setting off.
- All attendees must read and follow the EA Athlete Guidance: https://d192th1lqal2xm.cloudfront.net/2020/08/EA-return-to-activity-guidance-athletes-runners-04.08.2020.pdf_0.pdf_1.pdf
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who has symptoms, or have been contacted by the track and tracers, you must not request or come to training.
- Athletes should meet in the agreed area (field next to track at Toot Hill school), and stand 2m apart from each other. If more than one group of athletes are training at the same time in the same location, the coaches will direct the groups to stand 20m apart. You must follow their instruction.
- Please arrive at the designated times at the meeting points.
- At the track: athletes under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/responsible adult until registered for session and then accompanying adults leave the school premises.
- When dropping off U18 athletes, accompanying adults must maintain at least 20m distance from any group.
- At the end of the session, U18 athletes must be collected from the drop off point by their accompanying adult at agreed times.
- All athletes should bring their own labelled water bottle.
- The toilets in the Leisure Centre closed, so make sure you go before you leave home.
- The coaches will have hand sanitiser, towel and first aid kit if required.
Please use the form below to register for a session.
You must enter all information correctly. Not providing us with an emergency contact name and number, as well as a valid EA Number will mean your registration is void. Your EA Number can be found in the EA registration email you would have received on renewal of the 2019/20 membership; on the barcode tag previously used for registration at training or can be requested via the England Athletics website here.
Important information please read
The leisure centre has asked that everyone aged 12 and above wears a mask when on school grounds until their activity starts.
Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings | Registration 18.45-19.00 | Training 19.00-20.00 | Leave 20.00-20.10
Saturday morning sessions | Registration 10-10.15 | Training 10.15-11.45 | Leave 11.45-12.00
Sunday morning sessions | Registration 10.15-10.30 | Training 10.30-11.30 | Leave 11.30-11.40
Sunday Heptathlon sessions | Registration 11.45-12.00 | Training 12.00-1.00 | Leave 1.00-1.10
Information about sessions - please read carefully before selecting
Tuesday sessions
Running Fitness: Inclusive interval training aimed at runners of all abilities from couch to 5km graduates and beyond. Focused on increasing your speed and decreasing your 5km time
Middle Distance: Preparing athletes looking to compete at distances from 800m - 3000m on the track this season. Primarily working on speed and speed endurance.
Senior Sprints: Yr 10+ sprinting 100m to 400m
Junior Sprints: High energy focused workout for junior athletes (60 100, 200, 300, 400M) wanting to improve their all-round fitness by doing things fast and efficiently (relevant to all sports) . Consisting of an introduction to speed drills, concentrating on flexibility and increased range of movement. Emphasis on improving reaction and acceleration. Aspects of relaxation at speed throughout.
Multi events: What to expect?: Fun, game based activities to encourage development of fundamental movement skills (including the ABC's of Balance, Agility and Coordination) with a bit of decision making thrown in as we like to challenge mind and body! Add to that development of the core athletics skills through a mixture of your favourite run, jump and throw disciplines... and did we mention lots of fun!
Wednesday sessions
Endurance: Preparing athletes for events 800 to 5000M, working on speed endurance
Multi-Events: Sessions will be based on Run Jump Throw so we will be doing a little bit of everything sprinting a bit of endurance in the running,Long jumping and hurdles,howler javelin and shot put with a few games,circuits and relays thrown in for fun and a bit of competition.
S&C: Strength and Conditioning is an essential part of preparing an athlete for competition. I will be using resistance against body weight exercises, medicine balls, hurdles, plyometric exercises and occasionally light weights to build muscular strength. The sessions could be outside or inside depending on the weather conditions. It will be always done with an element of fun so the athletes can be rewarded with a better physical condition and also a sense of enjoyment.
Thursday sessions
Snr Sprints: Yr 10+ sprinting 100m to 400m
Jnr Sprints: High energy focused workout for junior athletes (60 100, 200, 300, 400M) wanting to improve their all-round fitness by doing things fast and efficiently (relevant to all sports) . Consisting of an introduction to speed drills, concentrating on flexibility and increased range of movement. Emphasis on improving reaction and acceleration. Aspects of relaxation at speed throughout.
Endurance: aimed primarily at older athletes looking to compete in events 3k+ with focus on longer reps and fartlek
Jnr Middle Dist: Working on distances of 400m to 1 mile, focusing on increasing stamina and maintaining even pacing.
Hurdles: Suitable for novices or more experienced hurdlers, these sessions will provide coaching in developing correct hurdling technique through drills and practice
Multi-Events: A fun introduction to all aspects of athletics through games, learning basic techniques & improving fitness.
Trail Run: Aimed at runners who enjoy running in a small friendly group off the track. Where the light permits this will mainly be on nearby rural trails. Sometimes working on hill reps/tempo training but always flexible depending on the group to ensure inclusivity to all and run at the pace of the slowest runner. Should be comfortable running 5 miles continuously. Head torch and hi viz needed in dark weather.
Saturday sessions
RAC Saturday sessions will give you the knowledge, skill, practise and confidence to compete across virtually all the Track & Filed athletic disciplines. Coaching is competition focused and as well as the technical aspect of the various Runs, Jumps and Throws, coaching will also include Agility, Balance, Coordination, Strength & Conditioning. Obviously all wrapped up in a fun & relaxed atmosphere.
Sunday sessions
Steeplechase: Aimed at novice and experienced chasers looking to improve confidence, technique and experience over the barriers. Or if you just want to have a go!
Endurance 6+: aimed at all athletes looking to compete in middle distance events with emphasis on shorter intervals to build speed endurance
Multi-Events: sessions will be based on Run Jump Throw so we will be doing a little bit of everything sprinting a bit of endurance in the running,Long jumping and hurdles, howler javelin and shot put with a few games, circuits and relays thrown in for fun and a bit of competition.
Heptathlon: For the aspiring Daley and Jess combined-events athletes wanting to hone their throws, jumps and hurdle skills.
Tuesday sessions
Running Fitness: Inclusive interval training aimed at runners of all abilities from couch to 5km graduates and beyond. Focused on increasing your speed and decreasing your 5km time
Middle Distance: Preparing athletes looking to compete at distances from 800m - 3000m on the track this season. Primarily working on speed and speed endurance.
Senior Sprints: Yr 10+ sprinting 100m to 400m
Junior Sprints: High energy focused workout for junior athletes (60 100, 200, 300, 400M) wanting to improve their all-round fitness by doing things fast and efficiently (relevant to all sports) . Consisting of an introduction to speed drills, concentrating on flexibility and increased range of movement. Emphasis on improving reaction and acceleration. Aspects of relaxation at speed throughout.
Multi events: What to expect?: Fun, game based activities to encourage development of fundamental movement skills (including the ABC's of Balance, Agility and Coordination) with a bit of decision making thrown in as we like to challenge mind and body! Add to that development of the core athletics skills through a mixture of your favourite run, jump and throw disciplines... and did we mention lots of fun!
Wednesday sessions
Endurance: Preparing athletes for events 800 to 5000M, working on speed endurance
Multi-Events: Sessions will be based on Run Jump Throw so we will be doing a little bit of everything sprinting a bit of endurance in the running,Long jumping and hurdles,howler javelin and shot put with a few games,circuits and relays thrown in for fun and a bit of competition.
S&C: Strength and Conditioning is an essential part of preparing an athlete for competition. I will be using resistance against body weight exercises, medicine balls, hurdles, plyometric exercises and occasionally light weights to build muscular strength. The sessions could be outside or inside depending on the weather conditions. It will be always done with an element of fun so the athletes can be rewarded with a better physical condition and also a sense of enjoyment.
Thursday sessions
Snr Sprints: Yr 10+ sprinting 100m to 400m
Jnr Sprints: High energy focused workout for junior athletes (60 100, 200, 300, 400M) wanting to improve their all-round fitness by doing things fast and efficiently (relevant to all sports) . Consisting of an introduction to speed drills, concentrating on flexibility and increased range of movement. Emphasis on improving reaction and acceleration. Aspects of relaxation at speed throughout.
Endurance: aimed primarily at older athletes looking to compete in events 3k+ with focus on longer reps and fartlek
Jnr Middle Dist: Working on distances of 400m to 1 mile, focusing on increasing stamina and maintaining even pacing.
Hurdles: Suitable for novices or more experienced hurdlers, these sessions will provide coaching in developing correct hurdling technique through drills and practice
Multi-Events: A fun introduction to all aspects of athletics through games, learning basic techniques & improving fitness.
Trail Run: Aimed at runners who enjoy running in a small friendly group off the track. Where the light permits this will mainly be on nearby rural trails. Sometimes working on hill reps/tempo training but always flexible depending on the group to ensure inclusivity to all and run at the pace of the slowest runner. Should be comfortable running 5 miles continuously. Head torch and hi viz needed in dark weather.
Saturday sessions
RAC Saturday sessions will give you the knowledge, skill, practise and confidence to compete across virtually all the Track & Filed athletic disciplines. Coaching is competition focused and as well as the technical aspect of the various Runs, Jumps and Throws, coaching will also include Agility, Balance, Coordination, Strength & Conditioning. Obviously all wrapped up in a fun & relaxed atmosphere.
Sunday sessions
Steeplechase: Aimed at novice and experienced chasers looking to improve confidence, technique and experience over the barriers. Or if you just want to have a go!
Endurance 6+: aimed at all athletes looking to compete in middle distance events with emphasis on shorter intervals to build speed endurance
Multi-Events: sessions will be based on Run Jump Throw so we will be doing a little bit of everything sprinting a bit of endurance in the running,Long jumping and hurdles, howler javelin and shot put with a few games, circuits and relays thrown in for fun and a bit of competition.
Heptathlon: For the aspiring Daley and Jess combined-events athletes wanting to hone their throws, jumps and hurdle skills.
Register for training - Open Week Commencing 10th May