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Under 11 Training Information

This is a very popular session so please email us at admin@traffordac.co.uk to check if there are spaces available.

The under 11 (U11) group allows athletes to improve their fitness whilst learning different skills like jumping,
throwing, hurdling, sprinting and stamina. This is done as a mixed group where the emphasis is on the athletes
enjoying the training, having fun and gaining friends.

Once athletes get to around age 11, they will then move to an older group (normally an 11 to 15 years old group),
where the training is more focussed on the event(s) the athlete enjoys and has shown ability in. This could be a
middle distance group, a sprints group or a more multi-events group. This move to the next group is co-ordinated
by the U11 coach.

The aim is for athletes to move to a new training group as a group of friends when the U11 coach (who knows the
athletes best) thinks it is appropriate. Parents should therefore speak to the U11 coach if they think their child
would like to move groups and the U11 coach will speak to the parents if they think the athlete is ready to move
groups. The U11 coach would then speak to the coach or coaches (if there is more than one suitable group) to see
if that new group has availability for new athletes to join.

Training that takes place in the U11 group :-

• Stamina with reps around the track or in the park


• Sprint training with relays


• Throws practice with foam javelins

Frequently asked questions :-

• 1. What age can you join Trafford AC
  Answer: From 9 years old


• 2. How do I join Trafford AC
  Answer: Look at information under the "Membership" section


• 3. Can I join the U11 training group
  Answer: There is normally a waiting list so email admin@Traffordac.co.uk giving the age of your child.
  For safety and Insurance purposes there is a restriction on the number of athletes that an U11 coach can look after.


• 4. What dates and times do the U11 Group train
  Answer: Mondays and Thursdays between 6 and 7pm on the track in Longford Park


• 5. What competitions are there for U11's
  Answer: There is a list of events in the "Fixtures & Results" section, but as a rough guide during the winter there are
  Sportshall events covering jumps, throws, sprints. There are also Manchester League x-country races and
  Trafford School x-country races. In the summer there are open meetings at Trafford covering all events