Network Name South London Athletics Network
Start Date October 2009
Clubs in Network
  • Belgrave Harriers
  • Croydon Harriers
  • Hercules Wimbledon
  • Herne Hill Harriers
  • South London Harriers
  • Sutton and District
Other Partners GLL (leisure and fitness facilities)
Network Chair / Contact Chair - Steve Bosley: steve@envoy-freight.co.uk
Network Coordinator - Ben Noad: ben@bennoadcoaching.com
CCSO - Sarah Wade nee Porter: Now on maternity leave until September 2013; contact Area Team Leader Neil Deans
Aims
  • Increase numbers and quality of coaches
  • Increase coaches in technical events (throws, hurdles, jumps)
  • Increase numbers general volunteers
  • General increase in participation
Key Projects
  • Increase coaches taking qualifications, through more loacally run courses
  • Establish a network mentoring scheme
  • Establish technical event support groups in identified events
  • Athlete to coach apprentice scheme in identified events
  • Volunteer recruitment schemes
  • Establish network competition base to help retain athletes
  • Establish a disability pathway
  • Improve school to club links