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asswade thletics lub () was founded in 1981 and has grown in

strength over this tie. The club has encouraged athletes of all abilities

and is proud of its inclusive philosophy. In addition it has provided a

platfor for all athletes to aspire to the top of the sport. This has

been achieved with various lub athletes now copeting at National

and International events. The ai of the club is to assist anyone fro

the age of 9 years to participate in soe, or all, of the disciplines of

athletics. This prograe includes trac and eld, cross country androad running. welcoes new ebers and offers the full

support fro the initial eeting through to ongoing training.

The club is run by a Committee of unpaid volunteers, encompassing a Chairperson,

Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Secretary and other elected members. All

Committee members are elected at the AGM which is usually held in March.

All LAC club coaches are unpaid volunteers who have gone through UK: Athletics

Coaching Courses to obtain a UKA coach licence. This is a statutory requirement

which enables the coaches to work at dierent levels. All qualied coaches and other

volunteers have been disclosed by the CRBS (Central Registered Body in Scotland). The

club has a child protection policy and a nominated person directly responsible

for child protection.

LAC aim to make the development of Athletics both safe and enjoyable.

Scottish Athletics

Lasswade Athletics Club is aliated to Scottish Athletics which is the governing body

for athletics in Scotland.

Scottish Athletics was established to:

Foster, develop and control the sport of athletics in Scotland.

Take responsibility for all athletic teams representing Scotland

Establish and enforce rules for competition

Advance and safeguard the interests of athletics in Scotland

Lasswade Athletics Club is one of approximately 150 aliated clubs in Scotland.


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Voluneerng w Lawae Alec Clu

As the membership of the LAC grows it continues to need more coaches, ocials and

helpers.

The type of volunteer commitment could range from ociating and coaching to other

essential tasks such as driving, catering at events and assisting with the 101 other jobs

connected with running a successful athletics club.

Time devoted to the tasks would be tailored to suit all parties and you will be given full

support.

Essential training will always be provided and volunteers will become part of the

Lasswade Athletics Club community. Contact your childs coach or make direct contact

with the Club Secretary.

Coac developmen

The club fully supports coaches who wish to progress through athletic coaching

qualications. These are gained by attending training courses run to national standards

by Scottish Athletics. Coaches/helpers are actively encouraged to attend courses,

workshops, development days and regional and national squad training sessions as

appropriate.

Helper/coach development is paced by the individual you will not be asked to do

something you do not feel comfortable with. We aim to have helpers/coaches work

with more experienced coaches to aid their coaching condence and development.


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The club meets at Dalkeith Community Campus and at Lasswade Community High School.

The table below outlines the usual club nights. In addition to club nights, coaches run

event specic sessions. Details of these additions can be found on the club website.

Summer - April through to mid October

Day Time Location Group

Monday 7- 8:30 pm Dalkeith Campus

Athletic Track

All Track & Field & Road Runners

Thursday 6:30 - 8 pm Lasswade Community High

School Sports Field

All Track & Field & Road Runners

Winter - Mid October through to March

Day Time Location Group

Monday 7-8:30 pm Dalkeith Campus

Indoor hall and Track

All Track & Field & Road

Runners

Thursday 6:30- 8pm Lasswade CHS Indoor hall/

Bonnyrigg Public Park

All Track & Field & Cross

Country

Saturday Refer club

website for

details

Mayeld Sports Centre Sportshall Athletics

Mondays and Thursdays are the main track and eld nights for athletes aged nine and

upwards.


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Age Group

Scottish Athletics, in line with other athletics organisations around the world, hold

competitions for junior athletes in dened age groups. These are explained as follows.

The Competition Year shall extend from 1st October to 30th September in the

following year.

Under 13

Track and eld events for Under 13s shall be conned to competitors who are

aged 11 or 12 on the 31st August within the Competition Year.

Road Running competition for Under 13s shall be conned to competitors

who are aged 11 on the day of competition, or 12 on 31st August prior to the

commencement of the Competition Year.

Cross Country competition for Under 13s shall be conned to competitors

who are aged 11 on the day of competition, or 12 on 31st August prior to the


Under 15



Road Running competition for Under 15s shall be conned to competitors who

are aged 13 or 14 on 31st August prior to the commencement of the Competition

Year.

Cross Country competition for Under 15s shall be conned to competitors who


Year.

Under 17



Road Running competition for Under 17s shall be conned to competitors who


Year.

Cross Country competition for Under 17s shall be conned to competitors who are

aged 15 or 16 on 31st August prior to the commencement of the Competition Year.


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Junior Men and Women

Track and eld events for Junior Men and Women shall be conned tocompetitors who are 17 or over on 31 August within the Competition Year, but

under 20 on 31 December in the calendar year of competition.

Road Running competition for Junior Men and Women shall be conned

to competitors who are aged 17, 18 or 19 on 31st August prior to the


Cross Country competition for Junior Men and Women shall be conned

to competitors who are aged 17, 18 or 19 on 31st August prior to the

commencement of the Competition YearSeniors

Athletes aged 20 and over on 31st August prior to the commencement of the

Competition Year

Clu Memerp

There are several categories of membership based on age, club use and personalcircumstances. Club membership is renewed annually.

The main membership categories are

Under 17

ver 17 under 65

ver 65

Non Training dult

All members who use the track on club nights are charged a nominal fee.

Full membership details are published on the Club website. Your coach will also be

able to provide you with information.


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Lasswade Athletics Club members compete in a number of competitions throughout

the athletics calendar. Some of these are for either senior or junior athletes and some

involve both together. There are also events throughout the year which athletes can

enter as individuals if they wish.

To see the full range of athletic events look on the Lasswade Athletics website

calendar.

League Meetings

Forth Valley League Male & Female athletes U/11, U/13 & U/15

Young Athletes League Male & Female athletes U/13, U/15 & U/17

Mens League Male athletes U/17, U/20 & Seniors

Womens League Female athletes U/13, U/15, U/17 & Seniors

National Junior League Male & Female athletes U/17 & U/20

Lasswade are part of composite teams in both the Womens League and the NJ.

Meadowbank League Male & Female athletes - ALL age groups

(This is an Open Graded style meeting. Athletes pre-enter. Includes Championship

events for under 11 & 13 athletes. Entry forms from coaches.)

Championships

SSAA (Scottish Schools) Athletes are entered by their school.

Scottish Athletics Limited Athletes are responsible for their own entries.

Inter-Regional Championship Senior Team selected at East Trials

Pitreavie Trophy Athletes are responsible for their own entries

Lasswade Club Championship Athletes are responsible for their own entries


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Championships Age Groups

SSAA Championships Secondary pupils

SAL Championships U/13 upwards

Inter-Regional Championships Teams selected after Meadowbank Meeting

Pitreavie Trophy U/11, U/13, U/15 & U/17

Lasswade Club Championships Entry open to all age groups


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Basic Rules and Guidance

Your coach will give you full instructions regarding each training session. Lanes 1 and 2 should be used mainly by the endurance runners in a training

session. The outer lanes can be used by athletes doing their warm up, cool down,

sprinting and hurdles.

Treat the track and ineld as you would a road. Look both ways and make sure it is

safe to cross at all times.

If a faster runner comes up behind you and wants to pass , they will shout track.

On hearing the shout track, move to the outer lanes if it safe to do so. When

passing someone always give plenty of warning time shout track, wait for themto move over and continue in your lane.

Never stand on the track, especially lanes 1 and 2. When nishing an interval, look

over your shoulder and move to the right as you stop.

Do not use headphones or mobile phone on the track or ineld.

If the track is not busy, it is usually acceptable to do warm up drills in the outside

lanes. Often this means you will be running back and forth on the straights. This is

the only time that it is OK to run in a clockwise direction.

Please consider other track users do not run back up a track towards oncomingrunners.

Be aware during competition . Do not run across the nishing line unless you are

competing. The ineld is generally out of bounds unless you are a competitor.

Be polite and respectful to coaches and ocials.

Young athletes should be supervised at all times. Please inform your coach or

helper if you have to leave the training area.

Keep the track area free of litter.


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Lasswade Athletic Club wants to encourage and support young and not so young

people in the sport of athletics. The following code of conduct is a statement of the

values we would expect all athletes to follow.

Athlete Conduct

Athletes must accept the responsibility of regular training

When competing athletes must represent the club to the best of their abilities

Keep a log/diary of all your training

Be punctual for training and warm ups

Inform your coach if you cannot make a training session or athletic meeting

Dont waste your time or the time of others within your training group

Have fun at training

Develop a positive, responsible and caring attitude for all training group and club

members

Respect your coaches

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Clu Ofcal an Coace

The main point of contact for you will be your assigned coach. They will be able to

advise and guide you on all aspects of your involvement with the Club.

If you require to contact other club ocials then you can do so by email or telephone

in the rst instance to :-

CLUB SECRETARY contact details on www.lasswade-ac.org.uk

Ueful Wee

Lasswade Athletics Club www.lasswade-ac.org.uk

Scottish Athletics www.scottishathletics.org.uk

UK Athletics www.ukathletics.net

Scottish Institute of Sport www.sisport.com

Scottish Schools Athletics www.ssaa.co.uk

Power of Ten www.thepowerof10.info

Forth Valley League www.jsbplumbing-forthvalley.fsnet.co.uk

Running Supplies

Run and Become www.runandbecome.com

Run4It www.run4it.com


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