All of our track and field sessions are held at the track behind Ashdown Leisure Centre, Canford Heath, BH17 8RE. The first session you attend with us is free!
Refreshments are available in Team Dorset HQ
The current schedule of training is as follows:
The Thursday evening sessions will be advised. We will continue with all of our favoured road-based training locations during this phase of Thursday Training, which have proven the foundations for XC and Track success over many years at PAC. We welcome new members who wish to join us, venues used are compatible with being adaptable to cover the range of experience of our group. We do need to maintain the lower age limit of 12 years of age given the road-based settings.
We urge you to wear light or reflective clothing and suggest athletes consider purchasing reflective tops or torso lights, which ensure you are clearly visible to road users.
We do suggest as winter takes hold considering wearing several layers and gloves and waterproof jackets when appropriate would ensure a level of comfort is maintained.
Sessions start times will remain at 7PM and finish with a cool down by around 8.15PM. If you could confirm your availability (via ‘Spond’ or the Junior and T&F Coaching form, this will help us in planning the sessions. The training fee is £2.00, however if you wish to save searching for cash you can purchase Thursday Training Vouchers at the Track HQ.
General Notes:
- Poole AC coaching and training sessions run all year round (including school holidays).
- Always arrive at Ashdown at least 10 mins before your session in time to register (and warm up), so your session can start promptly. Thank you.
- We encourage athletes to try a variety of events to develop into a fully rounded athlete.
- Sadly, we are not permitted to welcome children under 8 years old
- All coaches/assistant coaches, plus sessions, subject to availability and possible clashes with the club’s fixture list.
- Certain events may be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
- On weekends some coaches may not be available due to Team Managing or officiating in the league competitions Poole AC enters and also national competitions.
- Joining Poole AC as a member is expected following a reasonable period to establish the suitability for the athletes sporting aspirations.
