Development Group - age 8+

This group is now the Gloucester AC 365 Athletics Academy Group - more details will be posted here very shortly.

The group takes young athletes from age 8 upwards but is not age dependent.

This group is for anyone new to athletics. Junior athletes age 11+ who are newcomers will join this group until their ability has been suitably assessed and developed to the point where they can join the main track & field groups. This may be as short or as long a period as the athlete feels comfortable with.

Sessions are generally on the track in Summer and indoors in Winter. Sessions are designed to give an all-round grounding in athletics and are intended to be fun but productive.

Summer sessions are Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 - 7.30 pm.

Winter sessions are Indoors on Tuesday at Crypt School Sports Hall from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

If you are interested in training, we operate an induction session on the first Tuesday (in Summer) or Thursday (in Winter) of each month at 6.15pm for newcomers - this is to allow the athlete and their parents / guardians to meet the coaches and receive an introduction to the club, club policies and track etiquette.

For training sessions, please turn up for a 6.30pm start at the track - bring a water bottle, waterproof top (in case of rain!), and wear appropriate kit and a suitable pair of shoes to run in. If it is your first time down, please ask for either Bob Purcell, Garry Hunter or Richard Blackwell and they will look after you and ensure you are placed in the most appropriate group.

There is a track fee payable each time you train - this is £1.50 for club members and £3.00 for non-members. We do not insist on membership right from the start as we like you to experience a couple of sessions to make sure we are right for you first.