Coaching
The Centre has several qualified coaches, accredited by the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA), available to assist children in the finer points of athletics.
The WCLAC Head coach is Peter Boden : ATFCA Level 2 (Sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws & general priniciples)
Coaching sessions will be conducted at Chapman Oval on Wednesday afternoons, according to the Season Calendar.
Coaching in middle distance running is also available on Wednesday afternoons.
Coaching sessions run from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Attending coaching sessions is not obligatory, however your child will benefit by attending.
Specialised coaching sessions with Peter Bowden are also available at 8am on Saturday morning competition days at Chapman oval. Details are below:
Walks: 05Nov11, 26Nov11, 11Feb12, 25Feb12
Javelin: 19Nov11, 04Feb12, 18Feb12, 10Mar12
Michael Spencer and Rob Benson will providing hurdles training every Tuesday 4.30pm-5.30pm at Chapman Oval. In 2012 the training resumes on Tuesday 31st January.
Parents will assist in supervising children undertaking drills set by the coaches. Coaching clinics and training programs will be considered for specialist areas.
To learn more about coaching, please speak to the Head Coach or any other member of the Committee. LAACT partly sponsors participation in ATFCA accredited coaching courses.
Other Activities and Events
| Feb 2011: | Introduction to Coaching Course |
| Ongoing: | On Track program for U6 group |
Introduction to Coaching Course
Date: Sunday 6th November 2011 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: Commonwealth Room, Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce
Presenters: Alan Bishop Level 4 AT&FCA hurdles, sprints, jumps, multi events, steeple chase and Les Bottles Level 4 AT&FCA Throws
Cost: $150.00 to be paid by cheque on day. NOTE: Cost will be reimbursed by WCLAC and LAACT.
Maximum of 25 people per Course. Minimum age 16 years.
Tea/coffee provided, bring your own lunch.
Contact: Margaret Lane Margaret Lane Work 6232 8739 Mobile 0411 182 235
Applications to Rebekah Gupte at development@actlaa.org.au by COB Friday 28th October 2011. Please see the attached documents outlining course content and nominations.
On Track program: run by WCLAC for the Under-6 age group
The On Track program is a new approach to participating in Athletics. It has been designed using a progressive skill development model which increases the opportunity for children to enjoy athletics. Through On track program, children are provided with the sporting experience that will enable them to be active, learn skills participate in appropriate competition, experience success and have fun with their friends. The On Track program takes skill development to the basic level where it is simple and fun. It provides the basic fundamentals to the child's sporting development in any sport that they might do in the future.
On Track resources are available by clicking On Track