Visiting DG this morning to get in some training were Jake Wightman and his father Geoff who is also his coach.
Jake I am sure you know is an International 1500 m runner who won bronze medals at both the European and Commonwealth Games in 2018 and was 5th in last years World Championships.
Geoff has fame as the Stadium Commentator at all the big events that take place in this Country and more recently in the World and did the London Olympics. Geoff told me in conversation this morning, he once ran at DG many years ago in a Club match and would have been one of the Stadium Announcers in Tokyo this year if the Olympics had not been postponed.
They were delighted to be able to train on a Track and were pleased B&DBC had opened the Arena. ... See MoreSee Less
Photo
Club training session tonight 5.30pm with Ben Hazell. We will Be covering Gluteal Activation, Plyometrics and an Interval core session. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less
IMPORTANT NOTICE WITH REGARDS DOWN GRANGE ATHLETICS ARENA
The Athletics Track has been reopened by the B&DBC last Friday 15th May but for WALKING & RUNNING ONLY.
In its statement on the B&DBC website it stated:
"In line with the announcement made by the Government on Sunday 10 May to relax the restriction on exercise, Down Grange Athletics Track has re-opened. The track can be used for walking and running only. Please follow the Governments guidelines on social distancing when using this facility.
As per England Athletics guidelines, all formal athletics training is suspended until the end of May, with all competitions suspended until the end of June.
We will continue to monitor the guidance from England Athletics and the Government regarding the use of this facility."
I am sure we are all delighted that this has happened, however no doubt in their enthusiasm to train members have been seen using the Long Jump pits and throwing Javelins. THIS IS NOT ALLOWED AND COULD LEAD TO THE TRACK BEING CLOSED AGAIN.
If anyone wishes to read the Guidance from England Athletics then go to England Athletics web site and read.
Guidance update for restricted return to activity (for coaches, leaders, athletes, runners and facilities) - Athletics & Running
At present the Club are happy for individual athletes to use DG as long as they respect social distancing and under take hygiee rules and sanitise where necessary.
CLUB COACHES WISHING TO UNDERTAKE ONE TO ONE SESSIONS SHOULD CONTACT LEIGH HENDERSON FIRST BEFORE TAKING ANYTHING AT DOWN GRANGE
Ian Byett
President. ... See MoreSee Less
