Squad Training
IMPORTANT MESSAGE for Sports Credentials Training Squads:
Sports Credentials now offers middle distance coaching. With an impressive history of middle distance running himself, Blayne Arnold will be developing a squad of keen middle distance runners. Fresh from a stint at Falls Creek where he worked with some of Australia's leading distance athletes and coaches, Blayne is keen to share his knowledge with aspiring young runners.
Training sessions are at the Gold Coast City Athletics Track on Mon, Tues & Thurs afternoons at 4.30pm, and on Saturdays at 7.30am.
Call the track on 5594 9329 to book in.
Training with sprints/hurdles and jumps squads recommenced on Monday, 2nd May. We hope that all our squad members are enjoying their break from the track, but that they are having an 'active' break from the formal training.
TIMETABLE
TIMETABLE Please note: There may be some changes to the times and days given below during the "Winter Preparation" period. They should serve as a guide. Please call 5594 9329 for the latest on training times.
| Primary Squad (7 to 12/13yrs) | Track | Field | |
| Wednesday | 4:00pm | "Athleticism" activities - FUNdamentals | |
| 4:00pm |
Hurdles (NOT for beginners) |
High Jump Flop (must book in - minimum age 11) | |
| Secondary Squad (13yrs to 17/18yrs) | Track | Field | |
| Monday | 4:00pm | High Jump Flop (must book in) | |
| 4:30pm | Hurdles | ||
| Tuesday | 4:00pm | Sprints | |
| 4:45pm | Long/Triple Jump | ||
| Wednesday | 4:00pm | Beginner Hurdles (by appointment ONLY) | High Jump Flop (must book in) |
| Thursday | 4:00pm | Sprints | |
| 5:15pm | Long/Triple Jump | ||
| Senior Squad (18yrs +) | Track | Field | |
| Monday | 8:00am | Pool | |
| 3:00pm | Hurdles | ||
| 5:00pm | High Jump Flop | ||
| Tuesday | 7:00am | Gym | Gym |
| 2:30pm | Sprints (other sessions by arrangement) | ||
| 4:45pm | Long/Triple Jump | ||
| Wednesday | 8:00am | Pool | |
| 4:00pm | Beginner Hurdles (by appointment) | ||
| Thursday | 2.30pm | Sprints (other sessions by arrangement) | |
| 5:45pm | Long/Triple Jump | ||
| Friday | 7:00am | Gym | Gym |
| Saturday | 8.00am | Track | |
Please Note!!!
1. Any and all sessions may change from time to time due to “away” commitments such as National Championships or for other important reasons. It is essential that you phone first if you haven’t been to our sessions before, or if you are returning from a break.
2. Athletes interested in learning pole vault may contact us, and we can put them in touch with a pole vault coach, who has regular training sessions at the Gold Coast City Athletics Track. The pole vault coach is not part of the Sports Credentials team and any fees, training times etc, will be arranged with the coach.
POLICIES
Sports Credentials Pty Ltd has several Coaching Policies of which all athletes and parents should be aware. Click HERE to read their policies.
Sports Credentials Pty Ltd and their staff also abide by the Australian Sports Commission's recommended Codes of Behaviour and expect all athletes and parents to abide by the appropriate sections of this code.
SQUAD FEES
The fees have been reviewed. A further review of fees may be required mid-year. These fees are still less than the current “Recommended Scale of Fees” as set by the Australian Track & Field Coaches Association.
We WILL require assistance from parents, family and/or friends, at competitions.
| PRIMARY SQUAD Minimum age turning 7 this year | $75 per month OR | $13 per session |
| SECONDARY SQUAD | $75 per month OR | $16 per session |
| SENIOR SQUAD | $85 per month OR | $850 per year/$18 per session |
| ONE-ON-ONE Level 1 or Level 2 $42 per session | Level 3 to Level 4 $70 per session | Level 5 $80 per session |
We are pleased to advise we have on-site EFTPOS available for payment of fees etc.
REGISTRATION
It is a requirement that all athletes we coach are registered through Athletics Queensland/Australia. This ensures that all athletes we coach are covered by insurance while training, competing and while travelling to and from training or competition. The 2010/2011 season commenced on the 1st October 2010. Registrations will cover athletes until 30th September, 2011.
The fees for the current season (from now until 30 September 2010) are as follows:
| Winter athlete (able to participate in all QA-sanctioned competitions) | $70 |
| Social Club athlete (covered by Insurance for training purposes; able to compete in local competitions only - not ALL QA-sanctioned competitions) | $30 |
For athletes who are currently members of a Little Athletics Centre in the U13 to U15 age group, there is a reduced membership fee of $10 for the season. There is no longer a reduced membership for those who are current members of Qld Masters Athletics or the Qld Professional Athletics League,
Registrations may be made directly through the Queensland Athletics Website - www.qldathletics.org.au.
Hover over “Join a Club”, then click on “Online Registrations”. Select Gold Coast Victory from the list of Clubs. For those who have not been members before, select New Registration. Continue to follow the prompts. Payment is made by credit card.
BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Athletes under the age of 23, who have not yet shown proof of their date of birth (e.g. birth certificate, passport, or baptismal certificate) should organise to do so as soon as possible. This can be brought to the track where a copy can be made, and the copy can be endorsed and kept on record.
UNIFORMS
We are currently awaiting the arrival of our first batch of the new Club uniforms.
All registered Gold Coast Victory Club members must wear their Club uniform AND their current registration numbers whenever they compete. Registration numbers must be worn front and back for all events, with the exception of high jump and pole vault, where one number only may be worn (front or back). This is an Athletics Australia ruling.
COMPETITION
With the new requirements regarding insurance, it is important that all people competing at QA/AA sanctioned events are currently registered. At each of the competitions that we hold here on the Gold Coast we have to verify whether the competitors are currently registered or not. Athletes who are not currently registered are NOT eligible to compete. They must become members of an Athletics Club.
Athletes who have been registered in the previous season with an Athletics Club are UNABLE to compete in the new season until they have registered.
The Winter Series track and field competition timetables are available elsewhere on this website. It is VERY important we have parental assistance for all events. Our competitions are highly regarded by all levels of Athletics and we’d like to keep up the good work.
Cross Country and Race Walking
Times, venues and race information for the Brisbane Inter Club Cross Country and the Race Walking seasons can be found on the Qld Athletics website - www.qldathletics.org.au.
2008 & 2007 Squad Results
It’s important to remember though, that success is not all about results at Championships. It’s about personal bests (PB’s), technical improvements, and most of all, about having fun!!!
Enjoy your season.
