The Balfron Satellite Group of Central Athletic Club has been established since September 2009. This sizeable group of 9 to 15 year olds meets every Wednesday night at Balfron High School. The emphasis of the Club during summer months is on track and field events and cross country/indoor athletics during the winter season.

The group is coached by Dave Eckersley, Lynn Buchanan and Bob Steel along with John McDonald, Development Coach at Central Athletic Club and Alison Grey, Athletics Development Officer at Active Stirling.

We have on average 40 young athletes training on a Wednesday night from 1830 to 2000. Please arrive at the reception area of Balfron High School promptly allowing time to sign in. Children can be collected from the astro turf at 2000 or from the reception area just after 2000.

We have a number of young athletes who have competed over the winter months in Central Athletic Club’s Winter Cross Country series, Central AC Indoor League and in the under 13 Superteams. We actively encourage our athletes to compete and are looking forward to the up and coming summer track and field season.

We have appointed a Welfare Officer who is available for advice in relation to child welfare and/or child protection issues. Please feel free to contact Shona via the group email below.

The Satellite Group is currently full to capacity. Athletes wishing to join the club should approach the undernoted coaches with a parent or contact the group via email. at balfronathletics@yahoo.co.uk

Coaches

Lynn Buchanan:      Dave Eckersley:      Bob Steel:

Parent help is always very much appreciated. Why not lend a hand on a Wednesday night? To ensure the continued success of the Group parental support is essential. Please approach any one of the coaches to offer your help.