Our teenage athletes have enjoyed success at local, national and international level over the past few years, and we are keen to encourage more youngsters to develop their skills in track and field along with cross country.
Club Chairman Graham Gorman is delighted to announce that he and Club President Peter Hoare have been in discussion with The Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School in Aylesbury and have launched a Satellite Athletics Club for pupils to take place on Thursday afternoons after school. Teachers Pam Taylor and James Burge have been instrumental in getting the project underway with them, and are enthusiastic about the possibilities for the children.
“The satellite club link with Aylesbury Vale Athletic Club has been really well received by both staff and students with 40+ students attending on a weekly basis. It is inspiring for all and allows those who would not normally be able to attend a club to gain the experience of well qualified and knowledgeable coaches. They really enjoy it! ” said Mrs Taylor.
One of the year 10 students who has joined the Club commented, “It’s helped us improve our fitness and skill. Bring on district athletics!” Another obviously works hard each week as they said “I’m hungry after every session!” which is good news.
Gorman reaction, “We know from seeing youngsters training at our Club that athletics is unique; it caters for so many types of people. Many assume that if they can’t run then athletics isn’t for them. This isn’t the case, the field events are just as important and a completely different set of skills. We want youngsters to have the opportunity to try things and hopefully find that they either really enjoy their events or have an ability they would like to develop.” Coaches from Vale will be working on sprints, hurdles and endurance events. The Club will runs during term time started on Thursday 4th June up to the summer holidays and then throughout the 2015/16 academic year.