Clubs Conference

As we move into 2021, one of our key focuses is to support clubs in implementing a philosophy, structure and activities that facilitate the development of your athletes and runners to be the best that they can and want to be, whether that is a Commonwealth Champion or to run five kilometres at their local parkrun.

We will discuss the Club Development Framework, which will be one of the fundamental elements of the Athletics NI 2022-2025 strategy and will bring together support and resources to facilitate clubs in your mission to create that environment and to contribute to the growth of our sport.

Schedule:

1000hrs – Welcome, staff introductions and updates

1030hrs – Guest Speaker – Christian Friis, Sparta Atletik. Christian will speak to us about how Sparta has grown to a level where they are able to employ professional staff in coaching and event management.

1115hrs – Guest Speaker – Rachel Berney, Leamington Academy - Rachel will take us through her journey from setting up a new club, Leamington 365 with just 8 athletes on the first night, to establishing the Leamington Athletics Academy with over 400 members.

1215hrs – Break for lunch

1300hrs – Equality and Diversity – Donna Fraser is the UK Athletics Equality, Diversity and Engagement Lead and will discuss implementing Equality in a club setting.

1345hrs – Overview of 2021 – 2025 Club Development Strategy

1415hrs – Consultation in break out groups – small groups to allow more detailed discussion

1500hrs - Finish