[CLUB NAME]Club Induction Session for Parents & GuardiansCLUB BADGE HERE

WELCOME[President/Chair Name Here]Club President

[School-Club Coordinator Name Here]School-Club Link Convenor

Our Sport, My Responsibility Video

http://youtu.be/rBy8Qw72-eU

WHY ATHLETICS?

Athletics is the number one Olympic Sport!Exists in many forms Track & Field, Indoors, Cross Country, Road Running, Mountain RunningA sport that rewards hard work and effort Inclusive sport there is an event for everyone, all shapes and sizes and all ages Sprints & Hurdles Jumps & Pole VaultThrowsEnduranceRecreational/Fitness Running

ABOUT [Club Name Here]Founded in [Year]Affiliated to scottishathletics (national governing body)30 Club Volunteers | 6 UKA Qualified Coaches101 members to date A scottishathletics Accredited ClubCompetition opportunities inTrack & Field open graded meeting, local league meetings, club championships, scottishathletics district & national championships Cross Country club handicap runs & club championships, scottishathletics district & national championshipsHill Running & Road Running local competitions

Benefits of Joining [Club Name Here]Family Friendly Great Social Environment for AllFun, safe, well organised, healthy and builds confidenceDeveloping young people through athleticsEvents to suit all ages, abilities and skillsCompetition in a fun and positive environmentOur Club Values its Members!

Why Have You Been Asked Along Today?Athletes identified after Inter-School Cross-Country Championships [EVENT HERE]

You have shown potential & interest in athletics

Todays Come-and-Try Session is to welcome athletes into club environment

We would like to invite you to develop as an athlete and a person through our club system!

TODAYS SESSIONWARM UP GAMES & DRILLS

JAVELIN BASICS(PULL THROW)

SHUTTLE RELAYS

LONG JUMP

Emphasis is on FUN Introduction to skills in athletics

OUR PARTICIPATION STRUCTURE FOR ATHLETESCLUB TO INSERT OWN DIAGRAM HEREENDURANCE & XC 16+ YEARS EVENTGROUP DEVELOPMENT STAGETHROWS16+ YEARSSPRINTS16+ YEARSJUMPS16+ YEARS

TRAINING NIGHTS[CLUB TO CHANGE & HIGHLIGHT SESSIONS APPROPRIATE TO THIS GROUP]

DayTimeLocationGroupTuesday6.00-7.30pmOur TrackU14 Group (12-14 years)U16 Group (14-16 years)Tuesday7.00-8:30 pmOur TrackEvent Group Development Groups (16+ years)Senior Event Specific Groups (18+ tears)Senior Off-Track Groups (18+ tears)Wednesday6.00-7.30pmA. SchoolRun Jump Throw Club (7-10 years)Wednesday6.00-7.30pmA. Schooljogscotland group (18+ years)Thursday6.00-7.30pmOur TrackRun Jump Throw Club (10-12 years)U14 Group (12-14 years) Thursday7.00-8:30 pmOur TrackU16 Group (14-16years)Event Group Development Groups (16+ years)Senior Event Specific Groups (18+ tears)

MEMBERSHIPAGE GROUPSU12: 1 Jan 01 31 Dec 02U14: 1 Jan 99 31 Dec 00U16: 1 Jan 97 31 Dec 98U18: 1 Jan 95 31 Dec 96U20: 1 Jan 93 31 Dec 94Senior: born before 1 Jan 93scottishathletics membershipAll athletes wishing to compete in either local, regional, district or national level need to register as a member with scottishathletics (5 for athletes under-21 years)

Senior (Over 18)Junior (U12, U14, U16, U18)Senior non-track (Over 18 off track & jogscotland groups)Run, Jump & Throw (U10, U12) Concession (Student)Family 25% off if 3 at same addressFriends & Supporters (non-training adult)

What you can expect from clubQuality coaching and training sessions in a safe and friendly environment

Encouragement and support from everyone with the club

Good Social Calendar / Events

Competition Opportunities:Track & Field:Local League, Club Championships, North/East/West District Championships, Open Graded Meetings, scottishathletics National ChampionshipsCross Country:Club Championship Series, North/West/East District League, scottishathletics National Championships,

What we expect of athletes..MOTIVATED TO TRAIN & COMPETE REGULARLY RESPECT COACHES & CLUB VOLUNTEERSTAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAINING & COMPETING PUNCTUAL FOR TRAINING & WARM UPS. (INFORM COACHES IF YOU CANNOT MAKE TRAINING)POSITIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ATTITUDE FOR ALL TRAINING GROUP AND CLUB MEMBERS HAVE FUN AT TRAINING GIVE 100% EFFORT INSPIRE TO BETTER ONESELF AND BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

What we expect of parents/guardiansParents and guardians to ensure their children arrive at training on time with the appropriate training clothing physically and mentally ready to train

Support and encourage athletes with their training and competitions

Support and help to develop the club:

The clubs asks that parents and guardians commit to [X hours] a month what ever little help you can offer, WE NEED YOUR HELP

Help doesnt have to be a big commitment of time or energy and we will provide support, mentoring and training.

How Can You Help?[CLUB NAME HERE]Help with transportClub Committee MemberBe a First AiderHelp organise Club eventsClub Child Protection OfficerBe a Parent HelperHelp raise money for the ClubAssist the CoachesHelp Recruit VolunteersBecome a CoachHelp with the Club websiteTeam secretaryHelp Create Good School-Club LinksSupport your childHelp at events (Officials)

How Can We Support You?[CLUB NAME HERE]Financial support for coach educationClub KitFirst Aid trainingCPD Training for volunteer rolesMentoring programme for new coachesRoles and responsibilities for everyone involvedClub Induction & phased support into voluntary rolesGOOD SOCIAL LIFE!AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE!

What happens nextAthletes pick up a Welcome PackGo and enjoy todays session!Free trial period of [X weeks] Next training session is [DATE / TIME HERE]Parents collect a Volunteering Form

Important Contacts [CLUB TO ADD HERE]Noel Body | School-Club Link Convenorn.body@gmail.com | 0789101112J Bloggs | Under-14 Lead Coachjbloggs@yahoo.com | 01234 5678910

Athletics is a wonderful sport and volunteers are the life blood of it. Without the support, commitment and dedication of so many parents all over Scotland, our young athletes wouldnt have the opportunity to develop into the Olympians of tomorrow

Eilidh ChildCommonwealth Games Silver Medallist

QUESTIONS?

*This PowerPoint has been created as a part of the scottishathletics School-Club Link Initiative and is designed to be used and edited by clubs to suit their needs. Information in this template is for a club induction session for parents & guardians at a come-and-try evening after a successful recruitment drive at a school event.*Add names to the Welcome slide of who will be leading the session for both parents/guardians and for the young athletes at the come-and-try session*For video make sure the video and presentation are saved in the same location on computerif any problems reinsert the video clip*In the About Athletics section outline the basics of the sport, making it attractive as possible*In the About the Club section include information and activities of club as well as facts and history about the club these are just a few examples*In the Benefits of Joining section emphasise the social, fun aspects as well as competitive opportunities these are just a few ideas*This is an opportunity for the club to explain to parents/guardians how their chid heard about athletics was this come-and-try session set up as a part of a leafleting campaign at local schools or after a schools athletics event. *Outline briefly to parents what the new athletes will be doing during their come-and-try sessions. The key is to make the sessions as fun as possible, so the athletes become hooked on athletics, and will want to come back to the club!*Many clubs will operate in different ways and will have different structures this diagram can be adjusted to suit and represent the club structure and different age/stage appropriate groups *Training Nights will vary with different clubs please change times, locations and days according to club training sessions. It is worth including all training nights as parents/guardians might have other children who may be interested in athletics or they themselves could be interested. *Add details of the clubs membership scheme here, highlighting family discounts, etc*In this slide, clubs should include the key benefits of club membership training and coaching, club support & morale, competition opportunities, etc*Clubs will most likely have an athlete code of conduct in this slide clubs should add the main and important points from the code of conduct so parents/guardians are aware of athlete code of conduct.*Many clubs have a minimum volunteering for parents and guardians, use this slide to details volunteering opportunities and requirements for parents and guardians. Add the roles where the parents/guardians could play a helping hand in the club.Emphasise the social and fun aspects of helping out in the club*What happens next in the club for new inductees trial period, welcome packs, etcAlso include important contact details for relevant coaches/convenors in the club