BIRCHFIELD HARRIERS


COACHING INFORMATION UPDATE - VERSION 2 - 3rd August 2007


No 01: /03/08/07. Introduction.

We have decided to commence distribution of this document as Version 2, as some Coaches do not appear to have been kept informed about issues that affect their work. For those who are already familiar with the initial document, please note that this version starts from scratch and does not include information previously issued, much of which has probably been revised and updated by now!

To help with the process of effective communication, this Coaching Information Update - Version 2 will be issued on a "need" basis and will gradually build up information that you may require and find useful. If you receive this as hard copy, you are asked to keep all pages on your file as they are issued, as only the latest page will be sent to you as hard copy as more information is added! If you receive and store it electronically, you will receive the total document each time therefore you can delete previous issues from your files. The document will carry a latest issue number and date in the Footer!

The Numbering of items of news will be 01 upwards, followed by the date on which the item is added - hence the Introduction is numbered 01; /03-08-07.


No 02: /03-08-07. Members not training but who access the Track and Field areas.

There are concerns expressed by some coaches that members who are not training are continuing to access the Track and Field facilities and are becoming a nuisance to those who are! Please note that if those members are not training and are not there at your invitation, you should ask the Duty Officer to ask them to return to the stands or club room. To ensure that safe working conditions are maintained it is in everyone's interest to reduce the number of people in operational training areas.


No 03: /03-08-07 Payment of subs and training fees and, swiping in on arrival.

The club requests you help to spread the message that all members are required to pay the appropriate fees and to swipe their membership card on arrival. To enter the Free Weights Gym they also need to show their card again at the Gym door - validated for use of the facility - as they enter. Members must be 16 years of age to use the Gym and all members using the facility must have completed an Induction, which is free of charge. Could you keep your athletes up to date on this requirement please?


No 04; /03-08-07 Training outside of the Stadium - Safety Precautions.

As the hours of daylight continue to shorten, can we remind you of the need to be seen by motorists and pedestrians when athletes train outside of the Stadium - including the parkland areas! Could you stress the need to wear high visibility AND reflective jackets or bibs whilst on the public highway, stadium roads or parkland and stress that tracksuits or training clothing with small areas of reflective material are insufficient to offer good visibility to motorists!

Anyone training in these conditions may need either to purchase a reflective top or renew their existing top in the near future in order to be able to train safely as the evening become darker!

We also advise you, that due to incidents that the club has experienced whilst athletes have been training externally to the stadium, there is a need to have sufficient helpers either running, cycling or watching the areas area's concerned, in the event that there is any attempt by members of the public to interfere in any way with athletes and in particular those under the age of 18 years!


No 05: /03-08-07 Coaches Pigeon Holes in Club Office.

Could you arrange to clear your Pigeon Holes on a regular basis and not to use them as storage please? Empty Pigeon Holes tell us that communication with you is happening and that important information is reaching you! If you do not have a Pigeon Hole allocated to you, or if you do not know the code to the outer door, please speak to Sue Lynch or Dave Newnham.


No 06: /03-08-07 New Coaches.

We are pleased to welcome the following recently appointed coaches to the Club Register.

Level 2 Phil Smith

Level 1 Roger Gregory, Sean Duffill, Dewi Pritchard-Jones, Dave Manning, Dave Fall, John Griffiths and Holly O'Meara.

There is a copy of the Register on the Notice Board in the club Reception area.