Juniors Club Run
The main meet up for junior striders is the Junior Striders meet on Monday evenings 7-8pm at the William Alvey School, East Gate, Sleaford. NG34 7EA.
Monday evenings are split between multi-event Athletics: Runs, Throws & Jumps in age appropriate groups, and dedicated Running.
Term Time Only.
Age
We welcome members from 8 years of age, and are an inclusive club.
Turning Up
The front car park is the designated drop of area as well as the lay-by in front of the school.
Athletes register with their Coach, on the first visit speak to the Coaching Team.
Parents to collect children from front gates at 20:00.
Please note that there are safety and safeguarding measures in place and you will need to speak to the Coaching Team if you need to stay on site with your child.
Due of Care
All our coaches hold a DBS and UKA coaching qualifications.
Latest information is available on the Junior Striders Facebook
Other events and competitions are available for those members wishing to compete in Sportshall Athletics, Track & Field or Cross Country.
Junior Handicap Races
Handicaps consist of a series of 5km races through-out the summer months.
Athletes set off at a schedule according to ability, with faster runners having a later start time and therefore a larger ‘handicap’.
You can find more information relating to the Junior Handicap events by clicking here.
Official Races
Junior Striders participate in official races throughout the year from Cross Country to the Lincolnshire Country Championships.
We also take part in the Tommy Clay Development League which is a great way to experience and practice skills in an official Track and Field stadium.
More information can be found by clicking here.
Junior Race Series (Pending)
We hope to bring back the Junior Race Series.
The series consisted of a number of local Junior / standard parkruns.
Since most runners are not be able to make all events we only include members best runs.
Historically there were prizes for first 3 boys and first 3 girls, which were handed out at the annual prize giving evening.
Full information will be posted on Facebook prior to a new series starting.
Other Races
A variety of local events are held throughout year, specifically designed for junior runners. These vary year on year and are shared to members via the Junior Facebook page.
Youth Development
There is frequently an opportunity for our younger athletes participate in Youth Development Team alongside three local clubs. For further details, please speak to a member of the Junior Coaching Team.
Members Only Activity
When you join the Sleaford Striders Athletics Club you will be able to participate in the many different sporting and social activities that we plan through the year.