Category Archives: General Information
Codes of conduct
Walton AC operates under codes of conduct that apply to all athletes, coaches, officials, parents/carers and team managers. The latest codes of conduct that were approved at the Annual General Meeting can be accessed by clicking on the links below.
Code of Conduct – Parent or Carer
Code of Conduct – Team Manager
Track hire – weekly sessions
Use of the track at Stompond Lane is exclusively for members of Walton Athletic Club and those who have hired the track. For track hire please see contacts details page.
Regular hire
The track is hired out each week to the followings groups:
Track Etiquette Guidance
Track Etiquette Guidance
The following is a guide on the behaviour and conduct that should be adhered to by athletics track and field users:
Always run in an anti-clockwise direction. The only time it is acceptable to run in another direction is if you are doing shuttle runs or drills as part of a session or during warm up. Drills can also be done on the high jump fan or the infield if they are not in use.
Warm up on the outside lanes in a clockwise direction or on the infield outside the football pitch, taking care not to cross the throwing sectors if in use.
Treat the track like a road, look both ways and make sure it is safe to cross.
Recovery after reps should be in the outside lanes or on the outside of the grass (again, avoid crossing the throwing sectors).
Do not cross the throwing sectors when in use. Walk around the back of the cage, circle and runway.
Coaches should let the other coaches present know what they are planning to do during the session and agree any lane use.
If you are standing still, walking or jogging slowly and someone shouts ‘Track’ at you then step off the track if you are on the inside lane or move immediately to the outside lanes.
Throwers must ensure that no-one is in the throwing sector when they are throwing. Other athletes must ensure that they do not walk or run across the throwing areas when throwing training is in progress.
Coaching Biography – Jack Rutherford
Background
I have been involved in athletics with Walton AC for over 20 years, initially as an interested helper, then an official, an athlete and then a coach. Having played team sports until my mid thirties I started road running then became a track and field athlete as a veteran.
Coaching
I have been a qualified endurance coach for 15 years or so. I am currently part way through the UKA level 3 qualification. I currently coach middle and long distances at the club on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings and some Sundays.
Other Involvement
I am currently chairman of the club committee, team manager of the senior men’s track and field team and the men and boy’s cross country teams. I am a qualified track and field judge and a timekeeper. I also edit the clubs website and still manage to compete as a veteran.