Lots of you might not be aware that a former Birtley AC member made her Olympic debut in Paris at the end of July. Kate Waugh was one of the athletes chosen to represent Britain in the women's triathlon team, this was her first Olympic selection but will undoubtedly not be her last. Several Birtley members, including Kate's former coaches Tommy Millmore and Ed Lown, travelled to Paris to cheer her on from the sidelines, and Kate was very appreciative of their support, as shown in her own words below:- Somehow I’ve gone from running around in the dark (well it wasn’t always dark) on Tuesday and Thursday nights with Birtley Athletics club to running around the sights of Paris with thousands of people watching. How did that happen? Was it an accident? Well it wasn’t exactly an accident but it definitely wouldn’t happened if I hadn’t been part of the grassroots sport in the north-east. Being part of a club like Birtley quite literally changed my life. That’s because I’d never have made a podium, never have got an invite to represent England in a cross-country, never experienced trips to run in some out-of-the-way places & realise how much I liked it!
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Instead of standing on the sidelines waiting for your child to take part in their session, why not consider enrolling in a coaching course (paid for by Birtley AC) so you can actually TAKE the session? We are always on the lookout for new coaches, particularly in field events (throwing and jumping) and it's a very rewarding role to take on, as you watch the youngsters under your care improve and grow as athletes. Without coaches, the club couldn't exist, so please consider taking on this vital role - if you'd like to know more, please have a chat with any of the coaches on our usual training nights, or email [email protected]
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