For people 8 to 16 years old
We have a team of five Junior coaches, Chris Skellern (contact number 07791 502601) is our level two coach & our official Child Welfare Protection Officer. All our coaches are DBS checked (Disclosure & Barring Service is the government’s replacement for CRB)
Coaches & Sessions
Chris Skellern, Brian Langston, Ian Hodkinson, Mark Oliver and Graham Williams
•Training sessions are Mondays 6 pm-7 pm for all abilities
•Wednesdays 6 pm-7 pm for the more advanced juniors
Photo & video
Parents and juniors are not permitted to take photos or videos or use any recording device at any training session or Harrier Games without the express permission of the session leader.
Session Booking is requested
We ask people to book so we can better plan the sessions. Booking will close 30 minutes before the event. If you have missed the booking period please just turn up. Also don’t worry if you have booked and can’t make it for any reason. If you have time a simple email will help your coaches.
Monday at cricket club – riverway from 6:00 pm
This group is open to all juniors (8 to 16 years old). The coaches will split the attendees into groups based on running ability rather than age. Each group will be supervised by one of our qualified coaches.
For more advanced juniors there is an additional meeting on Wednesday at cricket club – riverway from 6:00 pm
This group is for experienced juniors (in running terms, not age). Parents should check with the coaches to see if their juniors can attend. During the summer we also hold several special events outside the park.
Supporting Juniors in Running and the Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Club is proud to support Juniors who choose running as their discipline for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. We greatly value the enthusiasm and commitment of our younger members—not just in working towards their award, but in actively contributing to the life of the Club.
To reflect this, we ask that Juniors go beyond simply logging activity for the DoE. We expect them to become full members (with EA membership), attend training sessions, and represent the Club in cross-country and/or relay races throughout the season. This involvement builds team spirit, enhances their running experience, and contributes to the Club’s success.
From September 2025 onwards, Coaches are happy to support and sign off DoE participation, provided that Juniors meet the above commitment.