Whichever event you are interested in, the club provides free coaching on a weekly basis. Some groups get together more than once a week, meeting up at the weekend, to take part in competitions or just to train. Whatever your level of commitment there is a place for you.
Coaching is provided for the following events
- Track events for all ages
- Javelin, discus, shot and hammer throwing
- Distance/middle distance running
For junior members, dedicated coaches offer a wide-ranging introduction to athletics which continues throughout the year.
And, if you want to meet a group of joggers to keep you company you will find them. Men and women of all ages and abilities run together for fun; most of them are not chasing gold medals!
If you have never been a member of an athletics club before do not be deterred. One visit to a club evening on Tuesday or Thursday will demonstrate that not all members are finely tuned athletes.
Important information regarding junior coaching groups ages 7 to 10 years.
Please note, coaching groups for the age range 7 to 10 are currently at capacity and we now have a waiting list. If you would like to apply to be added to the list please telephone us on 0161-476-0009, leave a message and we will contact you.
For other training enquiries please contact the appropriate coach from the information below, call at the Woodbank Stadium between 18.30 and 20.00 on Monday to Thursday or leave a message on 0161-476-0009 and we will contact you.
Fay Jessica
Minors 7 to 11 years old
Monday, Friday Saturday.
General Introduction to athletics
Sprint Group age 13 upwards
Tuesday and Thursday 19.00 to 20.00
Jo Harding/Ian Wilshire
Multi Event
Tuesday and Thursday 18.45 to 20.30
Sunday 09.00 to 11.00
Barney Gilligan junior athletics
Monday 7pm, Wednesday 7.30pm and Saturday 10.30am
Mike Doyle/Kerrie Wood Doyle
Multi Event and Middle Distance
Tuesday and Thursday 19.00 to 20.30
Andrew Owen/Pete Torrance
Girls Middle Distance
Training sessions Tuesday 19.00 to 20.00
Thursday 18.30 to 20.00
Saturday 09.00 to 10.30
Mike/Pete Nixon
Middle Distance and cross country
Training Sessions
Saturday Endurance training 09.00 to 10.00
David Jackson
Multi event groups from introduction to experienced competitive athletes
Saturday 9-10 am at Hazel Grove High School Recreation Centre (6-11 Years old)
Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm at Woodbank Park Track (7-11 years old)
Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm at Woodbank Park Track (12-16 years old)
Adrian Nutter/Andy Owen
Junior athletics introduction and development
Tuesday and Thursday 19.00 to 20.00
Andrew Mihranian - (No Waiting List)
Supported by Stewart Connor (Athletics Coach) & Bill Shone (Personal Trainer - Crazy Legs Fitness)
Athletics coach qualification
Endurance, Speed, Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Javelin, Discus, Shot Putt, Pole Vault (age 7-13 years old)
Endurance Event Group Qualification (14-19 years old)
Sprints & Hurdles Event Group Qualification (14-19 years old)
Jumps Event Group Qualification (14-19 years old)
Throws Event Group Qualification (14-19 years old
Jon Garrod
Junior multi event
Tuesday 18.00 to 19.00
Thursday 18.30 to 19.30
Sunday 10.30 to 12.30
Paul Stepto
Senior men’s & women’s endurance sessions
Track training sessions on Tuesdays 18.00 to 19.00 suitable for runners who wish to improve their race speed. Training is on the track and is based on interval sessions.
You will need to do a warm up prior to session so please arrive before 18.00.
Steve Shaughnessy
Senior endurance
10K to Marathon training
Monday 19.00 to 20.00
Jayne Lawton
Senior endurance
10K to Marathon training
Thursday 18.00 to 19.00
Alexis Dinsmor
Senior endurance, 10k to marathon
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 19:00 - 20:00
Couch to 5K.
Monday, 19:00, from Woodbank Community Centre.
Darren Donald
Senior endurance, 10k to marathon
Tuesday, Thursday. 19:00 - 20:00
Inclusive Group
For athletes with disabilities
Age 8 to Young Adult
Term time sessions (Friday)
Partnership with Special Olympics
Supported by Stockport Local Fund
Peta Walsh
Monday and Thursday.
Senior Improvers.
Welcomes any parents of the children training on the track.
Adrian Edwards
Race Walking
Beginners to Marathon
Sunday afternoon
Please check with this email address for dates and times