Team Kennet Triathlon & Athletics Club
Volunteer Coaches, and Helpers
All volunteers working within Team Kennet work to high standards and adopt recognised best practice where possible. In addition to their own standards of practice, volunteers are expected to adopt Team Kennet’s policies
For a full and up-to-date list of coaching staff across all disciplines, visit coaching staff page.
Any helper wishing to take a formal coaching qualification will have their course fees reimbursed by the club. This will be done in 2 parts with 50% being refunded after completing 20 coaching sessions and the remaining 50% after a further 20 sessions. Please download the coaching record which should be complete to claim your refunds.
Any New volunteers please fill in the Club Self DBS Club-Forms-Self-Declaration-and-Disclosure-Volunteer 2023 (please scan and email the form to Cheryl and bring ID and home itemised Bill to training for Cheryl to check) [email protected].
Coaching Staff
| Area Specialism | Coach | Coaching Level | Events Specialism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdles | Available | ||
| Sprints | David Johnston | Athletics Coach (2) | |
| Emily Copeman | Coaching Assistant | ||
| Euan Avery | Coaching Assistant | ||
| Matthew Scaplehorn | Athletics Coach (2) | ||
| Averil Hewitt | Athletics Coach 2 Pending | ||
| Combined Events | Matthew Scaplehorn | Athletics Coach (2) | |
| Middle Distance | Nick Bull | Athletics Coach (3) | Steeplechase and all Middle Distance |
| Colin Price | Coaching Assistant | ||
| Chris Turner | Coaching Assistant | ||
| Simon Gale | Leadership in Running Fitness | ||
| Simon Hockaday | Coaching Assistant | ||
| Throws | Cheryl Angell | Athletics Coach (3) | Hammer, Discus, Javelin, Shot |
| Simon Briggs | Athletics Coach (2) | Discus, Hammer, Shot | |
| Luke Angell | Athletics Coach (2) | Javelin | |
| Harry Booker | Coaching Assistant | Discus, Hammer, Shot | |
| Jumps | Nick Bull | Athletics Coach (2) | High Jump |
| Peter Saunders | Athletics Coach (2) | Long Jump / Triple Jump | |
| Emily Copeman | Coaching Assistant | Long Jump | |
| Martine Stiles | Coaching Assistant | High Jump / Long Jump | |
| Triathlon | |||
| Junior Triathlon | |||
| Athletics Assistants | Simon Hockaday | Coaching Assistant | |
| Silas Anthony | Coaching Assistant (P) | ||
| Julia Gaye | Coaching Assistant | ||
| Matthew Scaplehorn | Athletics Coach (2) | ||
| Helpers | Elaine Knape | Weds Rec | |
| Anna Larkin | |||
| Marta Kwit | Reception | ||
| Rebecca Bentley | Reception | ||
| Kathryn Saunders | Reception | ||
| Nicky McDonald | Reception | ||
| Alex Burt | |||
| Sarah Dickson | |||
| Debbie Wyvill | |||
| Ben Shiffer-Harte | |||
| Judith Findlay | |||
| Steve Dearns | |||
| Vicki Hockaday | |||
Note: The older level 1 to level 4 coaching courses have been replaced by Athletics Leader, Coaching Assistant and Athletics Coach.
Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Club recognises the commitment and contribution made by its “volunteers” to the smooth running and development of the Club through awards for:
Honorary Life Memberships
- Reg Allum
- Cheryl Angell
- Luke Angell
- Nick Bull
- Stan Chambers
- Dougie Cook
- Ben East
- Jessica Harrison
- Dennis Hubbard
- Helen Preedy
- Colin Price
- Peter Saunders
- Chris Treacher
Vice Presidents
- Nick Bull
- Stan Chambers
- Dennis Hubbard
- Scott Nicholls
Ambassador
- Jessica Harrison
100 sessions – Bronze
- James Moorcroft
- Lee Jones
- Jenny Eaton
- Rachel Roue
- Janet Walter
- Emma Hartley
- Nikita Angell
- Simon Scholes
- Nancy Newton
- Linda McCulloch
- Chris Szala
- Sonya Donohoe
- Chris Collins
- Steve Pennicott
- Anna Riggall
- Ruth Jones
- Nikki Absolom
- Emma Daley
- Martine Stiles
- Tina Hill
- Lorraine Fearn
- Simon Briggs
- Tracy McCurtin
- Nicki McDonald
- Julia Gaye
- Alex Burt
200 sessions – Silver
- Vicki Bradford
- Scott Nicholls
- Mary Allan
- Ron Stephenson
- George Anstie
- Gavin McLaughlin
- Ian Osler
- Rachel Bladon
- Deborah Montgomery
- Andy Russell
- Sarah Wells
- Lynn D’Arcy-Masters
- David Johnston
- Chris Hall
- Bart Kuijten
- Steve MaClean
- Kate Booker
- Emily Copeman
- Matthew Scaplehorn
- Sarah Dickson
400 sessions – Gold
- Robin Morris
- Dennis Tucker
- Helen Shilton
- Ian Killner
- Glen Davis
- Simon Gale
600 sessions – Platinum
- Mark Shepherd
- Averil Hewitt
- Simon Hockaday
800 sessions – Pearl
- Elaine Knape
- Luke Angell
1000 sessions – Diamond (Life Membership)
No members listed.
1250 sessions – Double Diamond
- Stan Chambers
- Cheryl Angell
- Colin Price
1500 sessions – Triple Diamond
No members listed.
1750 sessions – Sapphire
No members listed.
2000 sessions – Double Sapphire
No members listed.
2500 sessions – Tanzanite
- Nick Bull
3000 sessions – Emerald
No members listed.
3500 sessions – Ruby
No members listed.
4000 sessions – Jad
Coaches Awards
Vice Presidents
To be elected, and open to all members of the club who have served for ten or more years and/or have given exemplary service to the club.
Life Vice Presidents
To be regarded as an exceptional honour. May be awarded to Vice Presidents who have given the club many years of distinguished service.
Life Members
To be awarded for outstanding performances or exemplary service as athletes, which is defined as:
- Selection for Olympic Games representation
- World Track & Field Championship (Senior)
- World Cross Country Championship (Senior)
- World Road Running Championship (Senior)
- Individual winner (Gold) of any Masters World, UK, or Home Nations Championship
- Volunteer (coach/official) having completed over 1000 sessions
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