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Chairman - Paul Hawkins

( 01789 842681

chairman@stratfordac.co.uk

Membership Secretary - Lesley Kirk

( 01789 261980

membership@stratfordac.co.uk

Stratford upon Avon Athletic Club
 

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Triathlon

Swim Coaching | Bike Coaching | Run Coaching | Grand Prix

Stratford-upon-Avon A.C. Tri Section is a British Triathlon Federation (BTF) registered club and welcomes triathletes and duathletes of all ages and abilities who wish to train and compete.

Aims

The aims of the Tri Section are; (i) to introduce multi-sport participation to Stratford-upon-Avon A.C. members and the wider community, (ii) to offer a Triathlon 2010 Grand Prix of eight, local races to galvanise the team ethos and to give those new to the sport encouragement, (iii) to offer triathlon-specific coached sessions to members who may wish to either ‘try a tri’ or aim for international selection and finally (v) to be safe and have fun!

Team Races

We intend to enter teams in the 2010 BTF National Club Relay Championships at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham on Saturday 21st August (sprint distance).

Triathlon Grand Prix

The Triathlon Grand Prix – 2010 – includes 8 races, with 5 to count.

Club Kit

Tri Section Club Kit can now be purchased through Champion Systems. Have a look at their website to see the types of sports clothing on offer at their official site champ-sys.co.uk the bespoke tri-suits for Stratford-upon-Avon A.C. Tri Section are £55. Additional clothing can be purchased by club members, please contact Emma.

Contacts

If you would like to find out more, please contact tri@stratfordac.co.uk  
 


Swim Coaching

Where?

Weekly swim training sessions are held at Shipston Leisure Centre (Darlingscote Road/Tilemans Lane – CV36 4DY).

When?

Saturdays 7.00am-8.30am. These sessions are coached by BTF qualified coaches and are tailored to the demands of multi-sports. The lanes at these sessions are divided into ability from novices learning to swim to competent swimmers. Junior and Senior athletes/triathletes welcome.

How Much?

The cost per session to Stratford-upon-Avon A.C. members is £4.30 paid at the reception desk at the leisure centre. If you are a member of Stratford-upon-Avon A.C. and SLM you will just have to show your membership card. SLM is keen to offer membership deals to Stratford-upon-Avon A.C. members to join SLM to attend these sessions please contact Emma, Pete or Helen.
 


Bike Coaching

There are two routes for riding:


Wednesdays – 9.30am – please contact Emma or Helen.


Stratford Cycling Club on Monday evenings – please contact Pete.


run coaching

Wednesday

Stratford-upon Avon A.C.’s main club night is Wednesday at 7.00pm at the Sports Club. Here, road runs take place of up to 1 hour – in different ability groups. Every 4 weeks there are coached track sessions.
 

Monday

Weekly coached track/hill reps are available on Monday evenings – please see the training schedules, or contact Rob Minton


Sundays

Long, slow, sociable run – 8.00am from the Sports Club.


Grand Prix 2010

MARCH – Sunday 7th – BURTONWOOD AQUATHLON (Pool)
APRIL – Sunday 4th – WARWICK AQUATHLON (Pool)
MAY – Sunday 9th - STRATFORD TRIATHLON (Pool - sprint)
JUNE – Sunday 27th – WORCESTER TRIATHLON (Open water – sprint)
JULY – Sunday 4th – HEREFORD TRIATHLON (Pool – sprint)
AUGUST – Sunday 1st – BLITHFILED TRIATHLON (Open water – Olympic)
AUGUST – Sunday 29th – RUGBY TRIATHLON (Pool – sprint)
OCTOBER – Sunday 3rd – WARWICKSHIRE TRIATHLON (Pool – sprint)