Training Groups and Training Times

2DASH welcomes athletes and beginners of ALL abilities and ages (7+) to their regular training sessions.

Track sessions are held at the ‘State of the Art’ Mount Stadium every Tuesday and Thursday evening throughout the year. Starting times may vary depending on the event and the coach.

Event	Coach	Times and Days
Athletes with Disabilities	Keith Newton	Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Sprints	Jamie Miller	Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
High Jump	Brendan Riley	Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
High Jump	Rob Collins	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Hurdles	John Smith	Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Hurdles	Annette Du Randt	Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Discus/ Hammer	Keith Newton	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Shot	Rob Collins	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Triple Jump	Rob Collins	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Juniors aged 7-9	Wendy Coleman	Tuesdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Juniors aged 9-11	Ron Coleman	Tuesdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Juniors aged 7-9	Marie Arrowsmith	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Juniors aged 9-11	Hilary Smith	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Juniors 11-13	Sarah Unwin	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Middle Distance	Ian Spriggs	Tuesdays 6:30 -7:30pm
Beginners Jogging	Keith Newton	Thursdays 6:30 -7:30pm

Off road, cross country, fartlek and hill training is also available to groups in the evenings from April to late September.

Training Fees are payable at the start of each session. Training fees help towards the maintenance of the stadium and the purchase of new equipment.

Training Charges per Session
2DASH members	£1.50
Affiliated to other athletic club	£2.00
Unaffiliated	£2.50

Starting Out

If you are new to athletics and 2DASH, please take time to read the following paragraphs, fill out and hand in any relevant forms as soon as possible. If you are under 16, you must fill out the consent (Consent form pdf) and club/athlete agreement (club/ath agreement pdf) forms straight away. These forms are available to download (PDF format) or can be collected on your first visit at registration. Remember, your visit training session is FREE!!

Senior Training (17-19yrs; 20-99yrs)

Continual growth and coach development over the past 18 months has enabled 2DASH to establish training groups in the majority of track and field events. Our coaches are more than willing to help any ‘budding’ or ‘seasoned’ athlete develop to their full potential.

Beginners Jogging Group

2DASH is part of the ‘Jog Derbyshire’ incentive and we currently have a jogging group using the track and country trails on a Thursday evening.

Junior Training (7-9yrs; 9-11yrs; 12-13yrs; 14-16yrs)

Junior training is based on the principles of ‘Long Term Athletic Development’ (LTAD) as adopted and promoted by athletics national governing, UK Athletics.  We believe junior athletics should be fun with motor skill learning hidden in games. We also believe juniors should take part in a training programme designed for juniors and not for adults. 

Junior Training Groups

There are three junior training groups in which athletes will experience a variety of ‘Run, Jump and throw’ drills and sessions specific to their ages!

Fundamentals ages 7 – 9

Learn 2 Train ages 9 – 11

Train 2 Train ages 11 – 13

We believe LTAD  is the ideal pathway for developing athletic and sporting skills to their highest level.

At the age of 14, most athletes will start to favour and focus on a single event.

What to Wear - Wear sensible clothing which is appropriate for the weather conditions at that time!. In cold, damp weather, wear several layers of ‘synthetic’ clothing. You can always take a layer off when you warm up. The layers will trap the warmth and help ‘wick’ away moisture. A nylon rain suit top and ‘ Ron Hill tracksters are ideal outer layers together with a ‘bob hat’ and gloves. In hot weather, club shorts and vests are ideal but don’t forget the sun block!

Wear sensible well cushioned shoes, trainers or spikes which are in good condition!

Please remember if you are wearing spikes to warm up thoroughly with extra attention paid to the calves and Achilles. Maximum spike length on the track is 6mm.

Ear rings, jewellery and watches are an injury risk and should not be worn in training.

Food and Drink - Try not to eat close to training! This may impact on what you are able to do. Always bring a drink. Even in cold weather you perspire and dehydrate quickly. So drink often to keep yourself hydrated. Chewing and eating during a session is not permitted and is regarded as a choking risk! After training, drinking straight away and eating a juicy pear (peach) and nutty brown bread will help you recover faster!