North Down Athletic Club offers training from aged 8 years and older. There is currently a waiting list for children aged 8-11/P5 and above (Fundamentals group).
Our training groups include:
- Fundamentals (age 8-11) (P5 and above)
- Junior Track & Field
- Junior Middle Distance
- Middle Distance/Endurance
- Seniors
- Event group: Sprints
- Event group: Throws
- Event group: 300m/400m
- Strength & Conditioning
Please see below for information regarding training groups.
All athletes attending training sessions must be club members. Click here for membership information
All athletes using the track at the Sportsplex should familiarise themselves with the following track etiquette: Track Etiquette for Athletes
Winter Training Schedule: September – April.
Fundamentals (WAITING LIST)
Age: 8-11
Lead Coaches: Chris Moran and Joanne Moran
Contact: ndacfundamentals@gmail.com
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Wednesday |
19.00-20.00 |
Bangor Grammar School |
£2 per session |
Junior Track & Field
Age: 11-14
Lead Coach: Jonny McWhinney
Contact: info@northdownac.co.uk
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Monday |
19.15-20.15 |
Bangor Grammar School |
£2 per session |
Junior Middle Distance
Age: 11-14
Lead Coaches: Tony Wall & David McMeechan
Contact: wallanthony91@gmail.com
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Tuesday |
18.45-20.00 |
Ward Park |
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Thursday |
18.45-20.00 |
Bangor Sportsplex |
£2 per session if not member of track |
Athletic Development & Physical Preparation sessions
(Strength & Conditioning)
Age: 10+ and seniors
Lead Coach: Francis Marsh
Contact: fmarsh.justdoit@hotmail.co.uk
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Monday |
17.00-18.00 |
Ballyholme Primary School |
£2 per session |
Middle Distance/Endurance
Age: ‘Youth Development (14-19yrs) & Senior (Sen 5k std: sub 19min men, 22min women)
Lead Coach: Francis Marsh & Barry Scarth
Please contact to join group: fmarsh.justdoit@hotmail.co.uk
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Tuesday |
18.45-20.15 |
Bangor Sportsplex |
£2 per session if not member of track |
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Thursday |
18.45-20.15 |
Bangor Aurora |
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Saturday |
Varies |
Varies |
Frequency and venue varies according to fixtures, check with Francis |
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Sunday |
Varies |
Varies |
Seniors – New Beginnings
Ideal for those new to running or coming back after a break, who are able to run 5k continuously in 21 – 38 minutes
(approx 7-13 mins per mile) and not yet comfortably progressed to 10k.
Aged 18+
Lead Coach: Colin Walker
Contact: ndacnb@gmail.com
Click here for training schedule
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Wednesday |
18.30-19.30 |
Front of Town hall |
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Seniors – Endurance training
Road Running / Endurance
Age 18+
Lead Coach: David Seaton
Contact: info@northdownac.co.uk
Click here for training schedule
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Monday |
19.00-20.30 |
Sportsplex |
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Seniors – Track Session
Road Running / Endurance Track Session
Age 18+
Lead Coach: Michael Roberts / Lynne Kerr
Contact: mfaroberts@gmail.com
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Wednesday |
18.30-19.30 |
Sportsplex |
Track membership or PAYG payment to Sportsplex |
Event Group: Sprints
Age: 14+
Lead Coach: Roger Sexton
contact: roger.sexton@live.com
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Tuesday |
19.00-20.00 |
Ballyholme Primary School |
£2 per session |
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Thursday |
19.00-20.00 |
Bangor Sportsplex |
£2 per session if not member of track |
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Saturday |
No winter training |
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Sunday |
13.30-15.00 |
Bangor Sportsplex |
£2 per session if not member of track |
Event Group: 300m/400m
Age: 14+
Lead Coach: Michael Roberts
Contact: mfaroberts@gmail.com
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Tuesday |
19.00-20.00 |
Sportsplex |
Track membership or PAYG payment to Sportsplex |
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Thursday |
19.00-20.00 |
Sportsplex |
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Saturday |
11.30-12.45 |
Sportsplex |
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Sunday |
13.30-15.00 |
Sportsplex |
Event Group: Throws
Age: 14+
Lead Coach: Paul Kirkpatrick
Contact: paulsgym@hotmail.co.uk
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Other Info |
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Tuesday |
19.00-20.00 |
Sportsplex |
Track membership or PAYG payment to Sportsplex |
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Thursday |
19.00-20.00 |
Sportsplex |
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Sunday |
10.30-12.00 |
Sportsplex |