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Following the success of last year’s programme of LCDP workshops, and based on the feedback from coaches in the region, England Athletics is delighted to announce the latest instalment of LCDP events for the North East. A lot of effort has gone into creating a programme of workshops that covers all event groups and tackles the issues most relevant for coaches at a local level. Through attracting some of the most respected coaches and coach educators in the country, this winter promises to give coaches in the North East more opportunities to develop and learn than ever before.

Local CCSOs John Stacey and Nick Ridgeon are both looking forward to what should be a great winter for coach development in the region.  John said of the programme, "I’m really pleased with the events we have been able to pull together for the coming winter, and the quality of speakers that have already been secured to share their expertise with our local coaches is a great advert for the LCDP, shows that people are really seeing the benefits of these kind of events and want to be a part of it."

After his first experience of planning a winter programme after becoming CCSO for Tyne & Wear and Cumbria in February, Nick said, "I’ve been to LCDP events in the past as a coach and always found myself picking up something new, but being on the other side of the fence has shown me just how much work goes into making each workshop happen, and I’m excited about the positive experiences I’m now able to pass on to local coaches through the high quality events we are able to offer this winter."

Information about each of the events including workshop times, target audience and more detailed session content will be published nearer the time. All workshops are free to attend, but coaches must book in advance to secure a place.  You can download the draft programme from the very bottom of this page.

Sunday 9th September 2012: Youth Development – Athletics 365 Indoor Planning (John Stacey & Nick Ridgeon)
Saturday 15th September 2012: Physical Preparation – Principles and Organisation of Training (Rob Thickpenny + Nick Ridgeon)
Sunday 14th October 2012: Speed – Using Relays To Develop Sprint Athletes (Tony Hadley & Matt Wood), Youth Endurance – Physology & Physical Preparation For Young Athletes (Jenny Harris + Nick Ridgeon)
Saturday 17th November 2012: Youth Development – Athletics 365 Indoor Planning 2 (John Stacey & Nick Ridgeon)
Sunday 9th December 2012: Hurdles – Practical Application of Hurdling Theory (Paul Wibberley), Pole Vault – Introducing Pole Vault To Beginners (Tim Snowdon)
Saturday 15th December 2012: High Jump (Denis Doyle & John Stacey)
Saturday 19th January 2013: Triple Jump – Developing A Horizontal Jumper (Peter Stanley + Jacqui Pringle), Endurance – Loads & Intensities and Coaching Styles (Stan Taylor & Craig Winrow)
Saturday 9th February 2013: Throws – From Interested Volunteer to Throws Coach (Hugh Murray &Nick Ridgeon)
Sunday 3rd March 2013: Hurdles – Transitions Through The Age Groups (Paul Wibberley)
Saturday 16th March 2013: High Jump (Graham Ravenscroft & John Stacey), Physical Preparation – Strength and Conditioning Without A Gym (Rob Thickpenny + Nick Ridgeon)

To book on any of the workshops, please send the following information to either John or Nick via email at jstacey@englandathletics.org or nridgeon@englandathletics.org.

•  Name     •  DOB      •  Club    •  Event(s) Coached     •  Level of Qualification    •  Contact Number (in case of cancellation)

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CE Electric UK – the company that owns and operates the electricity distribution networks in Yorkshire, northern Lincolnshire and the North-east - is proud to support England Athletics through its corporate sponsorship programme.

John Barnett, Head of Customer Operations, said: “There’s nothing more important to us than giving something back to the communities that we serve.  The England Athletics programme gives young people the chance to keep fit and have fun, whilst offering some of the region’s most promising young athletes the best possible start in their sporting careers.”

You can visit CE Electric UK’s England Athletics micro-site, which includes interviews with some of the region’s young athletes, training plans and a body mass index (BMI) calculator, by visiting http://athletics.ce-electricuk.com/page/index.cfm

CE Electric UK also uses the England Athletics programme to promote its life-saving electrical safety campaign “Stay Away: Stay Alive”, which teaches children and young people to recognise danger of death signs and electrical hazards.  You can access electrical safety-themed games and activities by following the “Fusebox” and “Crucial Crew” links on the front page of the company’s website www.ce-electricuk.com

• North East LCDP 2012 programme