DONCASTER ATHLETIC CLUB BRIEFING TO PARENTS. 

THURSDAY 6PM 25^th SEPTEMBER 2008.

Now that the Olympics for this year have finished Doncaster Athletic Club continues to move forward in many different ways as the London Olympics now approaches.

Come and hear from Club Officials and Coaches about our winter programme, coaching team, newly formed road race committee and many other developments.

There will opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Meet in the lower press office at 6pm until 7.30pm.

On Wednesday and a Friday between 9am and 5pm children aged 5-18 years can access the track for £1 if they have a champion sports pass. This will also apply during school holiday periods.

Doncaster AC Startrack.

Many thanks to Barry Barnes and Diana Stanger for supporting our Club Startrack event for 2008. Additional thanks also to our 10 junior coaches who gave up their time on both dates to help make the experience of our young athletes highly professional and enjoyable. Not forgetting the dedicated parents for ensuring youngsters arrived on time and collected at the end.

The event took place on the 4^th and 5^th August, with 35 young people taking part on both dates. The warm and sunny first day was particularly enjoyable with the rain arriving on the second day, although this did not effect overall enjoyment.

The most important factor for me is that we have won a further 12 new members to the Club and provided opportunity for many young people to try athletics for the first time. Our coaches put together an imaginitive programme, including high jump, long jump, sprints, hurdles, shot, discuss, javelin and a mini sprint competition at the end. The good bags were excellent quality, in fact an excellent experience all round.

We have taken on board the feedback and will be looking to make the event more spectactular next year.

Thanks to Hugh Parkin for taking the photos - see the photo album page.

Kev

Startrack Event

MONDAY 4^TH AUGUST AND TUESDAY 5^TH AUGUST2008.  10 AM TO 2PM EACH DATE. 

REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY APPLYING TO THE ADDRESS BELOW ENCLOSING AN A5 STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

THERE IS A TEN POUND CHARGE PER CHILD FOR EACH DAY. CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DONCASTER AC. 

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ANYONE BETWEEN 8YRS AND 15YRS WITH THE DAY FULLY SUPERVISED BY OUR COACHING TEAM.

Click here for more information.  

Address to write: 

For the attention of Kev Lincoln

Doncaster AC

Athletics Office

Keepmoat Stadium

Stadium Way

Doncaster

DN4 5JW

DONCASTER AC IS AN ACCREDITED CLUBMARK ORGANISATION.           

Nicola Bamford, who spoke at the Jnr AGM last night and our novice runner night has kindly agreed for her story to go on our website.

"I'm not a superstar but I hope that one day I will be, so hopefully what I've got to say will be of interest to you.

I remember when I used to clean the toilets at my local sports centre in Nottingham and say to the staff "one day I'll be in the Olympics!" - The point to this is that everyone has a dream, and whilst it's important to be realistic in your aims, you should always set your sights high. Each of us has a path in life that we hope will ultimately lead to us reaching our goals and therefore achieving success. We must remember though, that there'll be many obstacles to overcome down that path until we reach that goal - the key is to persist.

I particularly like the quote from Stephen King's The Shawshank Redemption; "get busy living or get busy dying". All of you in this room are very much alive with lots to offer - you're persisting in your chosen area and for many of you sport is a part of that. For me sport provides an escape from the stresses of daily life while also improving my health and social skills.

JUNIOR AGM

Thursday 24^th April 2008 at 7pm

AGENDA

Opening address by Nicola Bamford

Thanks and comments by Alan Jepson (Chair)

Role of the Junior Committee (Handout)

Treasurers report

Secretary’s report

Election of committee

Chairperson

Secretary

Treasurer

Committee members (8)

2x8-11 years old

2x11-15 years old

2x15-21 years old

2 x disability

A O B

Date of next committee meeting

JUNIOR COMMITTEE

To provide a voice by which the views, opinions and aspirations of junior members are listened too and acted upon

Objectives of the committee

To meet on a regular basis.

To consult with junior members on a regular basis

To make suggestions on club development to the main club committee

To provide the link between junior members and the club committee

To assist with the hosting of events, activities and other social functions

Must be a paid up junior member of the club (between 8-25)

Must be enthusiastic about contributing to the development of the club

Must have the time to attend meetings (every 6 weeks for 2 hours)

Job Description for Junior members

• Chair

To chair meetings in line with club protocol

To agree dates and venue for meetings

To consult and liase with others to agree the agenda for meetings

To liase regularly with the chair of the club

To attend full club committee meetings (every month)

• Secretary

To provide support to the junior committee chair

To provide minutes from meetings.

To liase regularly with the secretary of the club.

To act as chair in the absence of the chairperson

To attend full club committee meetings (every month)

• Treasurer

To maintain accurate and complete financial records

To liase regularly with the treasurer of the club.

To advise on the financial position of the junior committee.

To attend full club committee meetings (every month)

• Committee members

To attend meetings as advised.

To support and encourage the development of the club and junior committee.

To offer their time to help with activities, tasks and other events.

JUNIOR MEMBERS

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

THURSDAY 24^TH APRIL 2008

KEEPMOAT STADIUM

(Bottom Press Room)

 COMMENCING AT 7PM

OPENING ADDRESS BY

NICOLA BAMFORD

(Elite Athlete and England International Runner)

Raffle with top quality prizes including Nike Sportswear

Buffet and drinks available

Parents are welcome to attend but are reminded that this is an

important event for JUNIOR members (8years old-25years old).

 For further information please contact Alan Jepson, Lisa Revitt or Kerrie Page