Juniors_IconSLEAFORD JUNIORS START AGAIN ON MONDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Junior Striders meet on Monday evenings 7-8pm, and from September we will be moving to a new venue: William Alvey School Fields, East Gate, Sleaford. NG34 7EA.

The new season starts on Monday 13th September at 7pm

Instructions for parents are:
The front car park is the designated drop of area as well as the lay-by in front of the school.
Athletes will register with their Coach (if you are unsure which group you are in speak to Emma, or Marie)
Parents to collection children from front gates at 20:00.

Please note that there are new safety and safeguarding measures in place and you will need to speak to Emma or Lisa if you need to stay on site with your child.

All our coaches hold a DBS and UKA coaching qualifications.

We welcome members from 8 years of age, and are an inclusive club. 

Monday evenings are split between multi-event Athletics: Runs, Throws & Jumps in age appropriate groups, and dedicated Running. 

Competition is also available if you wish to compete: Fun Runs, Sportshall Athletics, Track & Field or Cross Country. In the summer the club also runs its Junior Handicap and has a Christmas a presentation evening to celebrate the year.

JUNIOR RACE SERIES:
Following lockdown we hope to bring back the Junior Race Series. Prizes for first 3 boys and first 3 girls will be handed out at the annual prize giving evening in December. The series will consist of a number of local races and Junior Parkruns. Since everyone will not be able to make all events we will only include your best runs (normally around 8 out of 10 count). Full information will be posted prior to a new series starting. 

JUNIOR HANDICAPS:
Junior Handicaps are short runs which take place on periodically during training. You can find more information relating to the Junior Handicap events by clicking here.

OFFICIAL RACES:
Junior Striders are able to take place in a number of 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 your skills in an official Track and Field stadium. More information can be found by clicking here.   

Please note that age limits may apply to different events. 

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:
There is also a chance for our younger athletes to take part in a Youth Development Team, along with 3 other local clubs. For more information, please click here

OTHER RACES:
There are always a number of events throughout the year which are available for junior runners. Sleaford Striders host a number of Fun Runs and you can often find Striders at one of the many weekly Parkruns (or Junior Parkruns).