Albion Park does not have a dedicated coach for APLAC athletes.
The following coaches are training in our local area. Please contact them directly for further details including training days and any costs.
The club has John ODwyer Oval booked for athletics training on Mon-Thu 4pm-6pm.
Coach: Rick Watkins
Contact details: 0414 262 420
Event / Discipline: Sprints/middle distance
Venue: John O’Dwyer Oval, Croome Rd Sporting Complex
Children’s ages: Min. age 8yrs
Taking new athletes: Depending on athlete needs and squad numbers
Coach: Danielle Szakacs
Contact details: 0405558019
danielleszakacs@msn.com
Event / Discipline: Sprints/ some middle distance (mainly in winter season)
Venue: Croome Rd, Albion Park
Children’s ages: 10yrs min.
Taking new athletes: It will depend on how many athletes in squad at the time
Coach: Dave Chisholm
Contact details: 4296 8655 0409 070 096
DChisholm41@yahoo.com.au
Event / Discipline: 400, 800, 1500, 3000, XCountry, road racing.
Venue: Blackbutt Reserve – enter via Blackbutt Way.
Day/s: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 4pm
Children’s ages: 8-adult
Taking new athletes: Yes
Coach: Ian Hatfield
Contact details: 0414 772 970
ian.m.hatfield@gmail.com
Event / Discipline: Middle distance & 400m
Venue: John O’Dwyer Oval, Croome Rd Sporting Complex and Beaton Park
Children’s ages: Min. age- 13 – 14yrs
Taking new athletes: Depending on discipline requested and squad numbers.
Coach: Don Hodgekiss
Contact details: 4296 5466
Event / Days: Sprints, High Jump, Triple Jump, Middle distance up to
1500m, hurdles
Venue: John O’Dwyer Oval, Croome Rd Sporting Complex
Children’s ages: U9 and above
Taking new athletes: Yes
Coach: Ron Thompson
Contact details: 0438 617 777
Event / Discipline: Runs, Hurdles, Throws & Jumps
Children’s ages: Min. age 5yrs
Venue: Beaton Park
Taking new athletes: Yes
Coach: Peter Murphy
Contact details: 0428 236 678
Event / Discipline: Sprints/middle distance
Venue: John O’Dwyer Oval, Croome Rd Sporting Complex
Children’s ages: Any
Taking new athletes: Yes
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