The Coaching Team at scottishathletics have added the Leading Athletics Course to the online education options for club and community volunteers. This certificated course is ideal for volunteers over 14 years of age and parents who would like some insight into athletics coaching to assist Coaching Assistant and Athletics Coaches at club and Read more…
As the club starts to gradually get groups back to the track for training, we need to be mindful of social distancing and track and trace requirements. Because of this parents or spectators will not be allowed at the track unless there is a particular need to do so, and Read more…
The first scottishathletics junior hill race of the season will go ahead on Saturday 15 August at Cademuir Rollercoaster, Peebles. Unfortunately, this year it will be restricted to U18 athletes only. This was a difficult decision but given the nature of the traditional route it cannot go ahead under current Read more…
It is with some sadness that one of our top runners of the 80s, 90s and 00s passed away this week after a few years struggling with cancer. Thomas “The Hitman” Hearle was seen running in Kilbarchan colours winning many a race and team event. He ran middle distance, track, Read more…
Renfrewshire Leisure virtual 5k series – 27th July to 16TH August 2020
Introduction The club is preparing to return to training hopefully, in the near future, on a full time basis. Currently we must restrict our training to the numbers laid down by the Scottish Government and our governing body Scottish Athletics. The guidelines in this document relate to phase 3 of Read more…
We hope you, your families and members remain well. scottishathletics have now published their updated guidance for clubs, coaches, athletes and facilities as we move into Phase 2 of the exit plan from Covid-19 lockdown. All documents can be found at: https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/56085-2/.
scottishathletics launched our ‘I Challenge You’ series of exercises for athletics at home a couple of weeks ago. The lockdown restrictions in place amid the coronavirus crisis may have eased slightly but overall they have of course led athletes, coaches and clubs to adapt their usual routines. We are firmly Read more…
scottishathletics are delighted to advise they are now able to offer the Coaching Assistant Course online with details and course dates provided in the scottishathletics website There are of course some changes to the format of the course: The Online Modules will be delivered over 4 modules two days apart, Read more…
Coronavirus – Scottishathletics Update 3, April 2020 We hope this update finds you and your families well. In our third update we are highlighting several examples of good practice from athletics clubs across Scotland and have summarised various useful resources for clubs, coaches, volunteers, and athletes. Again, we have supplied Read more…