Training
We train throughout the year, both indoors and out, except in the worst of weather conditions when the track and/ or field may be considered unsafe. If you are interested in taking up athletics at the club please come along to one of our inductions days, detail can be found on the Inductions page.
Then have a look at our Membership page for benefits and club fees.
Listed below are our training sessions which are held at Bingham Leisure Centre .[note that sessions may vary depending on Coach availability]. As a Club we offer a wide variety of training groups for all ages and abilities to enjoy through our trained and qualified coaches.
Training takes place at the following times:
Then have a look at our Membership page for benefits and club fees.
Listed below are our training sessions which are held at Bingham Leisure Centre .[note that sessions may vary depending on Coach availability]. As a Club we offer a wide variety of training groups for all ages and abilities to enjoy through our trained and qualified coaches.
Training takes place at the following times:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 19.00 and 20.00
- Saturday mornings between 10:15 - 11:45 (Summer) or 10:15 - 11:15 (Winter - from 07-OCT-2023)
If you would like to try your hand at coaching, more information can be found here:
https://www.rushcliffeac.co.uk/becoming-a-coachofficial.html
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MULTI EVENT SESSION ON A TUESDAY IS BACK FOR A TRIAL PERIOD
https://www.rushcliffeac.co.uk/becoming-a-coachofficial.html
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MULTI EVENT SESSION ON A TUESDAY IS BACK FOR A TRIAL PERIOD
- Coaches at Rushcliffe AC all implement the England Athletics 365 training programme which provides for an all-round skills and fitness training based on athletics which is appropriate for both athletes and other sports participants.
- In the winter younger groups also have the luxury of training indoors in the sports hall at the Leisure Centre.
- Athletes under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/responsible adult until registered for the session and must be collected from the drop off point at the end of the session by their accompanying adult.
- Please bring appropriate clothing for training depending on the time of year as it is important to keep warm both during and after training. You should also bring a drink.
- Please ensure you go to the toilet inside the Leisure Centre before coming up to the track. There are NO toilet facilities at the track.
- Parents are welcome to watch the training sessions and may occasionally be called upon to help during training. For safety reasons all parents and young children should use the area outside the track - please do not cross the track or enter the inner circle unless specifically requested to do so.
- If any athlete has medication which may be required during training times (for example, inhalers) they should be handed to their coach prior to the start of the training session.
Track Safety and Etiquette
All athletes must follow these rules
Track running – Always run ANTICLOCKWISE (in less instructed otherwise by your coach).
Stepping onto the track to run – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Before you step onto the track to start your run please check it is safe to do so. Look left, look right, check it is clear and there are no on coming runners. If you hear the word TRACK being shouted this means there are runners approaching and you are in the WAY and you need to step off the track imediatley for your safety.
Crossing the track – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Always look both ways before crossing the track. It may be in use. Look left, look right, check it is clear and there are no on coming runners.
Lane running – If told to run in a lane you must stay in that lane and not cross the white lines either side until the finish.
Finishing your run/rep – Once you have finished your run/rep step off the track to keep it clear for other runners and users. You only need to be on the track when running. You can catch your breath at the side.
Overtaking – Please overtake on the outside of runners and pass with care. It is easy to catch heels of other runners and this can make you or others fall.
Long Jump/Triple Jump – Never start an approach to jump until you are told to do so. This is for your own safety and others. Stay away from the runway when waiting for your turn.
After performing a jump walk forwards off the sand towards the end of the pit and off to the left or right, (your coach may tell you which way to come off the pit).
High Jump - Safety rule; never start an approach to jump until you are instructed to do so. Stay clear of the runway when waiting your turn. After performing a jump leave the crash mat from the sides and walk back from either side to the safe start area.
Throwing - When throwing any object such as a medicine ball, shot, javelin, howler javelin, hammer, discus follow coach’s instructions. They may say something like: “READY TO THROW”
“THROW” and “COLLECT” – never collect whilst athletes are still throwing.
All athletes must follow these rules
Track running – Always run ANTICLOCKWISE (in less instructed otherwise by your coach).
Stepping onto the track to run – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Before you step onto the track to start your run please check it is safe to do so. Look left, look right, check it is clear and there are no on coming runners. If you hear the word TRACK being shouted this means there are runners approaching and you are in the WAY and you need to step off the track imediatley for your safety.
Crossing the track – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Always look both ways before crossing the track. It may be in use. Look left, look right, check it is clear and there are no on coming runners.
Lane running – If told to run in a lane you must stay in that lane and not cross the white lines either side until the finish.
Finishing your run/rep – Once you have finished your run/rep step off the track to keep it clear for other runners and users. You only need to be on the track when running. You can catch your breath at the side.
Overtaking – Please overtake on the outside of runners and pass with care. It is easy to catch heels of other runners and this can make you or others fall.
Long Jump/Triple Jump – Never start an approach to jump until you are told to do so. This is for your own safety and others. Stay away from the runway when waiting for your turn.
After performing a jump walk forwards off the sand towards the end of the pit and off to the left or right, (your coach may tell you which way to come off the pit).
High Jump - Safety rule; never start an approach to jump until you are instructed to do so. Stay clear of the runway when waiting your turn. After performing a jump leave the crash mat from the sides and walk back from either side to the safe start area.
Throwing - When throwing any object such as a medicine ball, shot, javelin, howler javelin, hammer, discus follow coach’s instructions. They may say something like: “READY TO THROW”
“THROW” and “COLLECT” – never collect whilst athletes are still throwing.
