Surrey County Athletics Squad

The Surrey County Athletics Squad is gearing itself up for autumn and winter activities which will start with the first Squad Day on Saturday November 18th at Sutton Arena from 12noon - 6pm.

The aim of the series of days is to provide athletes, who have achieved the selection standard, and their coaches, the opportunity to attend winter training days which look at all aspects of athletics training.
Athletes and coaches will be introduced to the 5 Rings Model approach to training. The 5 Ring Model is currently being shared around the country by Dave Collins UKA Performance Director, Regional Coaches and hopefully by County Coaches to club coaches in the coming months.

Additionally, the Squad Days will provide all coaches in Surrey with the chance to learn from experienced coaches and their athletes.

The County Squad will build on the existing structure created by the Surrey Schools Association and will operate with direction from the new regional structure. The South East Region intends to provide athletes and coaches a pathway from County, through Regional to National level.

The Lead Coach & Coordinator for the Squad Geoff Platt will be work with the County Athletics Development Officer Lynsey Walton to organise the four training days which will be run primarily by experienced Surrey coaches.

Athletes and their coaches will shortly receive their invitation based on performances this summer.

Geoff is a former athlete who competed in multi events and later in shot and discus. As an athlete, coach and referee Geoff has been involved in the weightlifting world and is currently working on a PhD in Sports Science whilst teaching. He is very much involved with Surrey athletics as a Team Manager.

The intention is to open the Squad Days to all coaches who would like to attend, observe and learn from the training taking place.

Details, of dates, venues and programme content will be available shortly on the SCAA website.

For further information please contact
Lynsey Walton 01273 644105                                            Geoff Platt  07768 727205