Regional Coach and Athlete Training Days
Delivered by elite-level coaches, these practical event-specific sessions were tailored to either Speed, Endurance, Jumps or Throws and are perfect for club-based athletes and coaches looking to develop in areas including training, preparation and technique.
Athletes - why attend?
- Great opportunity if you’re a club-based athlete looking to improve your event training and preparation.
- Practical training-based sessions open to both experienced and novice athletes.
- Opportunity to meet and train with other athletes.
- BRING YOUR COACH AND LEARN TOGETHER.
Coaches - why attend?
- Ideal if you’re a club-based coach looking to enhance your event coaching experience and skill set.
- Practical training-based sessions open to coaches qualified at Coaching Assistant level and above.
- Opportunity to meet and network with other coaches.
- BRING ONE OR MORE ATHLETES AND WORK TOGETHER.
Contacts
If you have any questions, or would like more detail about the sessions in your area, get in touch with your local Regional Course Lead.
- Throws: email Nick Ridgeon at nridgeon@englandathletics.org.
- Jumps and Combined Events: email Darren at dritchie@englandathletics.org.
- Sprint and Hurdles: email Shani Palmer at spalmer@englandathletics.org.
- Endurance: email Hayley Hemmings at hhemmingsl@englandathletics.org.
The sessions are recommended for athletes aged 15+. The sessions are not linked to any specific club. Please see above promotional leaflets or online booking links for more information on session timings and detail.
Talented Athlete development opportunities
As part of the England Athletics Talent Pathway offering, the event groups of speed, throws, endurance, jumps and para specific events host dedicated training activities for athletes and their personal coaches throughout the year.
More on national opportunitiesRegional development opportunities 2025-2026
Sprints and Hurdles 2025-2026
England Athletics has teamed up with the Bruce Longden Coaching Foundation to organise sprint and sprint hurdles technical camps.
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Sprint hurdles
Chelmsford athletics track: 18 October, 22 November, 6 December (10am -12pm)
David Weir Leisure Centre, Sutton: 18 October, 22 November, 13 December (10am -12pm)
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham: 18 October, 6 December (10am -12pm)
Sheffield indoor track: 19 October (10am -12pm)
Loughborough HiPAC: 22 November (12:30-2.30pm)
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Sprints and sprint hurdles
Exeter athletics track: 18 October (10am-12pm)
Plymouth athletics track: 22 November, 6 December (10am -12pm)
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Jumps and Combined Events 2025-2026
Most of the Jumps Regional development days and Combined Events training days are invitation only for athletes. However, they are also open to personal coaches so please contact Darren Ritchie if you are interested in attending.
Jumps
Brunel: 18 October | 29 November | 21 February
Loughborough: 19 October | 30 November | 22 February
Combined Events
Brunel: 8 November | 10 January
Loughborough: 9 November | 8 March, 9 March
Birmingham: 11 January
Throws 2025-2026
Shot Put
Leigh: 7 December (9.30am-3.45pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Loughborough: 7 December (9.30am-3.45pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
StoneX London (TBC): 7 December (9.30am-3.45pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Hammer
StoneX London (TBC): 7 December (10am-4pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Leigh: 11 January (10am-4pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Loughborough: 15 February (10am-4pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Birmingham (TBC): 1 February (10am-4pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Javelin
These Javelin Masterclasses are run in partnership with the UK Javelin Association. Coaches may attend for free. For more information, email enquires@ukjavelin.org
Bury St. Edmunds: 1 November (11am-3pm) Athlete booking
Leigh: 15 November (11am-3pm) Athlete booking
Portsmouth: 23 November (12pm-4pm) Athlete booking
Nottingham: 24 January (11am-3pm) Athlete booking
Discus
Leigh: 30 November (9.45am-2.30pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Loughborough (TBC): 7 December (9.45am-2.30pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
Woking: 16 November (9.45am-2.30pm) Athlete booking | Coach booking
National development opportunities
England Athletics also offer a national development days targeting talented athletes and coaches.