Manx Harriers run numerous training sessions a week throughout the year from sprints to middle distance, race walking coaching and technique work, throws, jumps, circuits, 365 training and sports hall athletics. Manx Harriers is an inclusive club and everyone is welcome regardless of their age or ability.
UK Athletics Qualified Coaches are at all sessions.
Manx Harriers Coaching/Training Sessions
| Level | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Senior Expert |
HJ – 6 to 8pm HM/Marathon 5.45pm Venues contact Nigel Sprints – 6.15 to 7.30pm, Contact Di Endurance Running – 6 to 7pm – Ramsey, Mooragh – Steve Partington |
Horizontal Jumps – 6.40 to 7.30pm Race Walking – at Clubhouse – 6pm to 7pm with Marie 5.30m to 7pm check with Allan for venue. |
Throws – 5 to 7pm HM/Marathon – 5.45pm Venues contact Nigel Sprints (Hurdles in Spring) – 6 to 7.15pm Under 15 and above only – contact Di |
High Jump – 6 to 8pm Race walking (Track) – 5 to 6pm with Steve on trackand 5.30pm to 7pm with Allan at Clubhouse Horizontal Jumps 5 to 6.30pm
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Pole Vault – 5 to 7pm |
HM/Marathon – Contact Nigel Horizontal Jumps – 10.30 to 11.30am Sprints – 10.15 – 11.45am all ages contact Di |
Hurdles – 9.30am to 10.45am Weather Permitting – Contact Di to check if session is on |
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U13/15 Developing & Progressing (365) |
High Jump – 5 to 6pm Sprints – 5.45 to 6.45 U13, 6.15 to 7.30pm U15 and older to – Contact Di |
Horizontal Jumps – 6.00 to 6.40pm
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Throws – 5 to 7pm Sprints – See above. |
365 T&F (NSC) – 6 to 8pm High Jump – 5 to 6pm Race Walking (Track) – 5 to 6 Horizontal Jumps 5 to 6.30pm |
Pole Vault – 5 to 7pm |
Horizontal Jumps – 10.30 to 12 noon Jun Race Walk (Track) 10 to 11 |
Hurdles – 9.30am to 10.45am Weather Permitting – Contact Di to check if session is on |
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365 Beginners |
T&F (SNHS Lower Sch starts 03/11)– U9 – 6 to 7pm U11 – 7 to 8pm |
T&F (NSC Track)- U13 – 6 to 7pm U15 and older – 7 to 8pm
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Sessions are free to members of Manx Harriers. We will allow a period of 3 or 4 weeks for juniors to decide if they enjoy and like the sessions. If so we expect them to join the club.
Notes
- Athlete progression is covered as below –
– 365 Programme – Beginners 7 to 11 years
– Developing and Progressing Programme (365) – 11 years to 15/16 years
– Expert Programme – 15/16 years Upwards – Seniors/VetsMovement between levels is based upon age and/or ability of the athlete in question. Decisions to move levels in discussion with coaches. - High Jump – Developing and Progressing Programme (365) –
Presently we do not have enough coaches to work weekly with younger athletes in this area. Coaching will be available from 6 to 8pm for athletes in these areas courtesy of John Whitlow on monthly Thursday evenings. See Manx Harriers Facebook page for further details. - Throws – Developing and Progressing Programme (365) –
Presently we do not have a throws coach for this session. As such, experienced throws athlete Richard Bell and Alice Bell will help on a monthly basis. Check MH Facebook page for details. - Sprints Expert Programme –
Some Hurdles work is also done in this programme. Di Shimell is offering sessions in this programme. You can contact her to try the sessions out and discuss training on 623582/450488 or dishimell@manx.net - Contact details for sessions –
We advise that if you are going to attend a session for the first time you must contact the relevant coach in advance to check this is the best session for you and that there is space for you. Once you have attended and know the session is right for you then discussion can be ongoing with the coaches at the session.
- 365 Programme – contact – Julie Stanfield U9/U11 at stanfield12@hotmail.com
Steve Partington U13/15 and older at 489583 or stevepartington65@gmail.com - Developing & Progressing Programme – Steve Partington as above
- Expert Programme – Race Walking –Marie Jackson 470220 or mariejackson@manx.net Allan Callow 473354 or n.k.@manx.net and Steve Partington 489582 or stevepartington65@gmail.com
- Sprints and Hurdles – Di Shimell – 623582 or dishimell@manx.net
- Horizontal Jumps – Peter Kaneen – 852884, pjk@manx.net or bridget@manx.net
- High Jump, Pole Vault and Throws – John Whitlow – 435148, john8@googlemail.com
- Marathon – Nigel Armstrong – 487478, armstong@manx.net
Please note we have less sessions taking place this year due to the absence of certain coaches. We hope to have all sessions resume in July 2026. Also the age groups of sessions will alter in April 2026 when the new age group rules come into force.