Academy
Our Academy is where we introduce junior athletes to our club and to our sport. A well organised and thriving junior section has always been at the core of City of Norwich AC's success and our Academy is where it all begins ....
From 8 years upwards we encourage young athletes to participate in a range of athletic disciplines. This aids the development of skills and athletic ability to help them achieve individual aims and ambitions at whatever level they choose. Training for the young athlete is based on a caring and selective development programme designed to address the fundamental core skills and movement patterns involved with running, jumping and throwing - all in a fun and enjoyable way. The activities are aligned to formal athletic events and have been specifically adapted to ensure that young athletes can achieve realistic goals.
The activities that the athletes experience as beginners are designed to encourage their physical and mental development in an enjoyable and controlled competitive environment giving due regard to each individual's age, physical development and physiological maturity.
One of the main aims of the training and activity programme is to ensure that everyone enjoys the time they spend with us in a safe environment. We encourage them to attend regular sessions throughout the year in order that the continuing programme of training and competition will enable them to mature in a caring, structured and healthy environment.
We are also keen to involve parents / guardians at all stages during the time the athletes are with us. We therefore encourage those who bring young athletes along to us to come into the training sessions to observe and to discuss the training that the athletes experience.
- Short Term Aims - to introduce the beginner athlete to a planned, structured and organized programme of athletics. The programme enables the athlete to train in a safe and enjoyable environment under the leadership of a Level 4 coach and directed by qualified (Level 1, 2, 3 or 4) coaches who are registered within the CoNAC coaching organization. The programme covers movement skills, mobility and basic athletic discipline.
- Medium Term Aims - to develop a programme of athlete-centred learning to establish basic core skills and movement patterns in all athletic disciplines of running, jumping and throwing. The initial programme focuses on participation in Sportshall type athletics planned in a well-organized, safe and enjoyable environment. The programme includes technical skills, drills for training and competition, track discipline and competition rules.
- Long Term Aims - to enable all athletes who join the Academy to progress through a planned coaching and competition programme of technical athletic development to achieve their long term aims and objectives. The programme involves cooperation with specific technical event coaches within CoNAC and other venues as appropriate. The programme also includes access to appropriate competitions at club, county, regional and national level relevant to the needs of individual athletes.
Our Academy meets on Wednesday evenings from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. In the spring and summer we base our activities at the Sportspark while during the winter months we use the indoor facilities at City Academy Norwich (formerly known as Earlham High School).
Please contact Yvonne Newton on 07719 815374 for further information and details of how to get involved. We look forward to meeting you soon.