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Training on offer

At City of Portsmouth Athletic Club, we provide a wide range of coaching opportunities for athletes of all levels, from complete beginners to international competitors. Our coaching covers various disciplines, including sprinting, endurance running, cross country and road running, throwing, and jumping.

Our club welcomes members from the age of 8 onwards, with no upper age limit, ensuring athletes of all ages can develop their skills and enjoy athletics in a supportive environment.

In the following pages, you can learn more about our fantastic team of coaches and the different coaching groups available.

While we are unable to offer coaching for children under 8 years old at this time, the Mountbatten Centre hosts an excellent Athletics Academy for 4 to 7-year-olds. This programme, led by coach Hayley Greenwood, provides a fun and engaging introduction to athletics. Sessions run on Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. For more information, you can visit the Mountbatten Centre in person or contact the Junior Activities Co-ordinator, Rosie Obeirne, at rosie.obeirne@bhlive.org.uk.

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Fundamentals

A group for 8-11 year olds (school years 3, 4, 5 and 6).

Focuses on developing essential movement skills that serve as the foundation for all athletic events.

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Endurance

Groups for athletes aged 11 (school year 7) and over with no upper age limit.

Focuses on building stamina and maintaining pace over longer distances.

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Sprinting

Groups for athletes aged 11 (school year 7) and over with no upper age limit.

A high-intensity running discipline that focuses on explosive speed over short distances.

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Jumps

Groups for athletes aged 11 (school year 7) and over with no upper age limit.

Focus on explosive power, technique, and agility to achieve maximum height or distance.

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Throws

Groups for athletes aged 11 (school year 7) and over with no upper age limit.

Throwing events focus on strength, technique, and coordination to propel an object as far as possible. 

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Para

Training for para athletes is varied based on requirement.

Wheelchair racing and seated throws are currently offered. Para atheltes are also welcome to join in our main groups where possible. 

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