Run Jump and Throw application form - Falkirk Community Trust

AUGUST – OCTOBER 2013
Grangemouth Stadium &
National Indoor Athletics Academy
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Long Jump
Javelin
Hurdles
High Jump
Relay
Endurance
Pole Pole Vault Vault
Hammer
Hammer
Discus
Discus
Shot Putt
Shot Putt
An Athletics Club tailored for 5–14 year olds which focuses on fundamental
movement skills through a range of athletic based coaching sessions. This
Club implements techniques which are essential in most other sports.

Grangemouth Stadium &
National Indoor Athletics Academy
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What is it?
Run Jump & Throw (RJT) is a programme
designed to give children an opportunity
to discover and participate in Athletics
activities all year round. It is a Club tailored
to suit children of all skill levels from
beginners to those who have already taken
part in introductory athletics programmes,
holiday courses or local community junior
competitions. The RJT programme offers
children a wide variety of Athletics events
and techniques, and focuses on the
fundamental movement skills, important
in every child’s development.
Who is it for?
Children aged 5 to 14 years who want to
have fun, participate, make friends and
learn new and exciting skills.
What do I need to get
started?
Just a pair of trainers, water bottle and
clothing suitable for exercise.
Athlete Pathway
Ages 5-14 9-14 9-14 14+
5 – 6 age group
will have the opportunity to practice and
become familiar with the basic techniques
involved in running, jumping and throwing
events. Enjoyment is the key factor in this
age group.
7 – 8 age group
introduces additional events and technical
aspects to the Athletics activities and continues
to build on the foundations of good technique,
enjoyment and a healthy lifestyle.
9 – 14 age group
offers the opportunity to enhance these
acquired skills and techniques across a wide
range of Athletics disciplines, introducing
some competitive elements, while maintaining
the emphasis of fun and enjoyment in positive,
healthy activities. From this stage, when
children have reached a certain level we will
refer them to an affiliated Athletics Club, such
as Grangemouth Development Squad, Falkirk
Victoria Harriers or Central Athletics Club.
We follow the UKA awards system which
allows our athletes to strive for levels and
badges through practised disciplines. At the
end of each block each child is awarded a
personalised feedback certificate.
Pathway Run Jump Grangemouth Falkirk Falkirk Scottish Scottish
& Throw Development Victoria Victoria Athletics Athletics
Squad Harriers Harriers
All Round Invite only Multi Event Regional National
Experience Multi Discipline Discipline Specific Development Squads
Group Groups Groups Squads

Age Groups: August – October 2013
The programme is based around Athletics, but the skills acquired can be extremely beneficial
to children across a wide variety of sports. The Club operates in a safe, relaxed and friendly
environment, allowing children to enjoy their experience, make new friends and to progress
athletically. Scottish Athletics Ltd states “...it is widely recognised that Athletic activities:
running, jumping and throwing – underpin every sport in Scotland...”
Please note that there is no option to pay weekly. Blocks must be paid in full although kids
can join at any time and will only be charged for the remainder of the block at the time
of joining.
Ages 5 – 6
Wednesdays
4.30pm - 5.30pm
28/8/13 - 9/10/13
Fridays
6.15pm - 7.15pm
30/8/13 - 11/10/13
7 session block costs
£15.50
This part of the Club focuses
on fundamental movement
skills and helps children learn
vital skills which they will need
as they develop. Youngsters
are introduced to a range of
events, basic skills, balance,
co-ordination and speed
sessions; the essential ABC’s
of all sports.
Children’s
Disability Group
Fridays
5.00pm - 6.00pm
30/8/13 - 11/10/13
7 session block costs
£15.50
Ages 7 – 8
Wednesdays
5.45pm - 6.45pm
28/8/13 - 9/10/13
Fridays
7.30pm - 8.30pm
30/8/13 - 11/10/13
7 session block costs
£15.50
The 7 & 8 year age group
programme introduces the
children to a wider range of
Athletics events and the skills
and techniques acquired in the
previous age group are used in
developing training methods
for the various events with a
view to improve. Children
should begin to realise their
development and aptitude
for various events with
increased confidence,
enjoyment and enthusiasm.
This class is designed to
develop fundamental athletic
skills, basic movement
activities, social skills, and
balance and co-ordination
during play and skill sessions.
Ages 9 – 14
Mondays
6.30pm - 8.00pm
26/8/13 - 7/10/13
Wednesdays
5.45pm - 7.15pm
28/8/13 - 9/10/13
Wednesdays
5.45pm - 7.15pm
28/8/13 - 9/10/13
Grangemouth Development Squad
(invite only)
7 session block costs
£22.50
This more advanced section
of the Club increases the skill
factors and technique levels
acquired in basic RJT. This
block also introduces
aspects of fitness training,
competitive elements and
the importance of warm-up,
cool-down, flexibility, healthy
eating, etc. Children in this
group will enjoy training
programmes in specific events
and may be encouraged to
take part in competitions or
events. With experience
gained children may wish to
progress further and consider
joining an affiliated Athletics
Club.

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August – October 2013 Application
If you have previously enrolled and have a membership number you do not require to fill in
an application. Please update and advise us of any changes to medical or contact details.
Name Member No
Male/Female
Address
Postcode
School Class/Year
Tel: (Home) (Emergency)
Email
Date of Birth: / / Age
Any additional information, disabilities or medical details:
Which Block? Monday 9-14
(Please Tick) Wednesday 5-6 7-8 9-14 Dev.
Friday Dis. 5-6 7-8
Photography During some of the activity sessions, photographs may be taken for press
and publicity reasons. If you DO NOT wish your child/children to take part in any photocalls,
please tick this box.
Parental Consent I hereby give permission for my son/daughter to take part in the above
course and I have stated any information, disabilities or medical details which the organisers
should be aware of.
Signature Parent/Guardian
Important Have you enclosed the correct fee? Cheques /postal orders should be made payable to
Falkirk Community Trust and returned to: RJT, Grangemouth Stadium, Kersiebank Av, Falkirk FK3 0EE.
Please note Although children can join anytime, please try to register prior to start date. We regret
that we cannot issue refunds for this course. Please ensure your child has visited the toilet before each
session. Parents should collect their children from the indoor centre.
Yes I would like to receive information in the future about activities with Falkirk Community Trust
by email /text/post (delete as applicable).
Falkirk Community Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of Falkirk Council