Training & Coaching
Junior Ilkley Harriers, established 2003
At JIH we offer a programme of running related activities to individuals up until the end of Year 13. U16 must be members of JIH (free membership to those who pay session fees or are volunteers - £19 to anyone else) and over 16's must be members of Ilkley Harriers (annual membership £19). In either case a newcomer may attend 2 sessions before joining.
Any individual wishing to attend junior led training sessions (see below) must be a FIRST CLAIM member of Junior Ilkley Harriers/Ilkley Harriers. Family membership of Ilkley Harriers does NOT include children who are U16.
There is a general programme which caters for everyone - all abilities and newcomers to athletics. In addition there is a more specific programme only available to those juniors who are more serious about their athletics and wish to compete for Ilkley. Post 16's have the freedom to 'mix & match' senior/junior training sessions but the appropriate parental forms must be provided.
The majority of our sessions have waiting lists so please do not just turn up on the night to any session => contact shirley beforehand to check that its OK first (shirley@ilkleyharriers.org.uk).
GENERAL PROGRAMME
Training sessions generally start at school Year 3 and we have waiting lists. If you are currently on one of them we will try our best to get you onto the athletics programme as soon as we can.
We hope to give a minimum of 20 weeks of training annually but the majority of our sessions do many more.
The 2024/2025 General programme is for all abilities
Monday: A 75 minute indoor Sportshall Athletics sessions
in the IGS sports hall. 5.45-7pm for Years 4 to 7. Juniors work on the
basics of all running, jumping and throwing activities leading towards
a UKA Academy Decathlon award. The Summer term is outdoor T&F Athletics
on the Ghyll Royd School Fields. Lead coach: Shirley Wood
Wednesday: 45 minute ‘Speed Endurance' running session suitable for XC, Fell and distance athletes of all abilities outside on the IGS playing fields, 6-6.45 for Years 3 to 11. Lead coaches: Emma Barclay and Sally Westlake.
Thursday: A 75 minute indoor Sportshall Athletics session in the IGS sports hall. 6pm-7.15pm for Years 3 to 7. Juniors work on the basics of all running, jumping and throwing activities leading towards a UKA Academy Decathlon award. The Summer term is outdoor T&F Athletics on the Ilkley Grammar School Fields. Lead coach: Katrina Kennedy
SPECIFIC PROGRAMME - Years 7-13 only
The 2024/2025 Specific programme is only available to those juniors who want to continue with athletics and to train to compete for Ilkley. We expect a high level of commitment, motivation, self discipline and behaviour. All juniors must have the maturity to work hard in smaller coaching groups with specific coaches. Contact Shirley if you are interested in attending any of these sessions in the future.
Monday: Fell training, 6pm to 7pm. Autumn & Spring terms training on the Ghyll Royd field. In the summer term the group moves on to Ilkley Moor to train. We guarantee a minimum of 20 weeks of training over the year but Liz plans to run sessions throughout the year. Lead coaches: Elizabeth Raven and Nicola Budding.
Wednesday: 75 minute outdoor ‘Speed endurance training' on the IGS playing fields, 6.15 to 7.30. Session suitable for XC, Fell and middle distance T&F athletes. Lead coaches: Kate Lofthouse, Christine Reilly and Andrew Overend.