Coach Education Course Schedule

England Athletics have updated the Coach Education Course Schedule for courses in the South East Area for 2012. The schedule can be viewed by clicking here. Bookings must be made via the England Athletics website. www.englandathletics.org/courses


Sussex Activator Position 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-employed individual to work with Active Sussex, the Sussex Athletics Network and Run England to get more people running across the County.

Funding has been received from Sport England to identify new and existing Run Leaders and to offer new running opportunities for people over 16 years old to start running.This contract will run through to March 2013 and will be funded based on the achievement of targets.
The contract brief is detailed separately and would be suitable for someone with great communication skills, a passion for running and the ability to work to clear targets.

Please click here to see full details of the role and click here to view the advert.
If you are unable to open the above document, please click here for a different version.
Or visit the Active Sussex website http://activesussex.org/jobs/latest-vacancies/441-sussex-running-activator
 

If you are interested in this piece of work, please submit your CV with a covering letter stating why you are suitable for this contract to Sally Harper sharper@activesussex.org by 5pm Wednesday 8 February. Suitable applicants will be called for a discussion in Lewes on Monday 13 February.

Leadership in Running Fitness Course

A LiRF course has been arranged for 26th Feb at Brighton University.  
Support for half the cost is available via the Network. See details below :-
Name:                  Leadership In Running Fitness Course.  
Course Code:      SC0482
Venue:                 Falmer Sports Centre
Address:               University of Brighton, Brighton, 
Postcode:            BN1 9PH
Date:                    26/02/12
Time:                    8.45am to 5.30pm
Cost:                     £90 (financial support available through Sussex Athletics Network) 
Contact:              Diane Farmer  
Email:                   dianefarmer@btinternet.com
Website:              www.englandathletics.org


 
Next Coach and Athlete Development Day - 05/02/2012

Following on from the first two successful Coach and Athlete Development Days in 2011, the third day is approaching on Sunday 5th February 2012. As before it will be held at Broadbridge Heath from 1:00 - 4:00pm with registration from 12:30pm for all invited athletes and their coaches. Event sessions will take place between 1:00 and 3:00pm, with athletes going on to take part in extra activities from 3:00 - 4:00pm, whilst coaches attend the Local Coach Development Programme Workshop from 3:00 - 5:00pm. (See below.)

Crawley Ladies win Team of the Year

Congratulations to Crawley AC Ladies senior team who went through to win the Sussex Sports Awards Virgin Holiday ‘Team of the Year’. After a highly successful year of achievements in 2011 we wish them all the best for 2012.

Invitations have been sent out to selected athletes and their coaches to attend the four Development Days over the winter months.
Sessions for most events will be held at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre from 1:00 to 4:00pm with registration at 12:30pm.
Hammer throwing will take place at K2 at Crawley from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
 
In addition there will be workshops for coaches from 3:00 to 5:00pm as part of the England Athletics Local Coach Development Programme.
 
Please click here to see details of the planned coaches workshops and contact Elspeth Turner to book a place eturner@englandathletics.org.uk