Network Name

Manchester Athletics Network

• Blackley & North Manchester AC   
• Manchester Harriers & AC   
• Moston and District Harriers  
• Sale Harriers Manchester  

• Belle Vue Racers 
• Manchester Frontrunners    
• Manchester Triathlon Club (Man-Tri)    
• Open Athletics Manchester
• Salford Harriers   
• Winston Runners 

• Greater Sport
• Manchester City Council
• Manchester Met University 
     - MMU Harriers
• Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust
• FIVE 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 - Elaine Crosdale
Network Coordinator - Steve Rigby:  s.rigby1@manchester.gov.uk
CCSO - Sarah Friday: sfriday@englandathletics.org

Vision Statement

We are Manchester Athletics Network, supporting clubs to work together. We aim to grow and drive the provision of quality athletics for all Manchester residents, through participation, volunteering and coaching opportunities.

• Clubs Support – The network offers an opportunity for clubs to come and share good practice between our newly established and experienced clubs.
• Coach Development - Raising the Quality of Coaching
• Raising Awareness of all Manchester Clubs – Opening up opportunities for Manchester’s people across participation, volunteering and coaching in athletics
• Young Volunteer Development – Leaders to be mentored by experienced coaches and given training opportunities to build life skills through athletics
• Parent Involvement – Increase all round involvement from parents in various capacities, as role models, support systems, volunteers and involving them in club structures
• Club Consistencies – Standard procedures for all basic Club practices, which ensures equal opportunities for all Manchester Residents
• Official Development – Shared bank of officials to support clubs in hosting competitions

• 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