Network Name M60 Athletics Network
Start Date February 2010
Clubs in Network
Other Partners
  • GreaterSport
  • Manchester Athletics Network
  • Local Authorities
  • University of Manchester
  • Lucozade
  • Five Races LogoFIVE RACES - a 5 run races series in 5 of Manchester's Parks. The series is ideal for all types of runners, recreational to competing and prizes are offered for a wide range of race categories
Network Chair / Contact Chair - Mike Harris:  mikeharris500@hotmail.com
Coordinator - Colin Allen:  colin.allenm60anc@gmail.com
CCSO - Sarah Friday: sfriday@englandathletics.org
Aims The M60 Athletics Network aims to ensure people within Greater Manchester Local Authorities that sit around the M60 have access to athletic opportunities. Whether to volunteer, coach or participate we will support each other to ensure we have both the quantity to get people involved and quality to maintain and develop their involvement.

To allow our clubs to grow we have various projects and key areas for development.

Key Areas for Development:
1.    Raising the Profile of the Network and Local Clubs
2.    Youth Coaching Development
3.    Whole Coach Education
4.    Competition
5.    Sharing good practice and resources

Forthcoming Events:
  • August 10th & 27th: 365 Workshops – Enhancing Youth Coaching (Youth Development Workshop 1)
  • Saturday 10th September: Diet and Nutrition for Endurance Performance workshop
  • Sunday 25th September: Cross Network Quadkids Competition
  • 11th October Strength and Conditioning for Speed and Power Workshop
  • Saturday 12th November: Greater Manchester Networks (Manchester AN & M60 AN) Youth Development Day Including Sport Psychology, Physical Conditioning for Young Athletes and more

 

Athletics Networks

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Sport in the City (SITC)

A one stop shop for your information for Sport in your City SITC is working closely with Manchester and the M60 Athletics Network to provide easy access to a local clubs information. SITC also provide design, printing and further PR / Media support for the Networks.