We welcome all to Sutton & District AC and we expect all our competitive members to commit to regular training and to compete in at least 75% of the league competitions you are eligible for. This will be reviewed regularly. The club training sessions are for those in school year 5 and above.
Our club nights take place on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6pm.
U11 & U13s (School Year 5/6/7) - train Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-7pm
U15s - SNR Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm & Sunday mornings 10am-12pm.
Coaches will advise you of their training times.
Masters (35 YEARS+) : For more information on Masters you can download the information pack here.
Some athletes may be asked to attend coaching on other days, your coach will explain the additional training opportunities to you. All our coaches ask for commitment to a minimum of 2 days a week training (age dependent or otherwise arranged with your coach).
Development Group - 2x week, development group following 365 programme.
Sprints - train 2x week + additional session specified by coaches.
Middle distance & Cross Country - train 3x week.
Throws - train 1x week.
Long & triple jumps - Thursday evenings.
High Jump - training is on Tuesdays + additional Sunday session as specified by coach.
Pole Vault - Training is Thursday evenings & Sunday mornings.
Hurdles - train 2x week + additional session specified by coaches.
To enable safe training we would recommend the following:
Water to ensure hydration before, during and after training.
Small healthy snack (for refuel after training)
Medication: Asthma pumps, please make sure the coach is aware if the athlete has asthma and in addition if a pump has been forgotten for training, training can be adapted to accommodate this. For your information Coaches under UKA rules are forbidden to offer pumps to athletes that are not the athletes own prescribed inhaler. Please do not put your child at risk by letting them attend without a pump. If you are able to provide a named pump we can keep this locked in the clubroom for emergency use. Please ensure the coach is aware if the athlete is taking any other medication at the time of training and that you are aware of the policy on medication. It is vital you check that any medication you are taking is not on the England Athletics Anti Doping list.
Spikes/Suitable footwear (not plimsolls).
All athletes 12 or under must have a parent present during the whole training session..
Suitable clothing for training in any weather - sunny, dump, rainy and wintery weather conditions.
Welfare concerns please contact our welfare officers at welfaresuttondistrictac@gmail.com. Details can be found on the club noticeboard.
Please remember that all coaches, committee members and welfare officers are Volunteers at the club.
Please follow this link for Track Etiquette.
