Hi everyone,
As part of our ongoing support for coaches around the 1st of April age-group changes, we will once again be delivering a Hurdles Masterclass led by Colin Jackson. This session continues the bi-annual hurdle workshops we have previously run and is intended to support both coach and athlete development.
Please note the following details for your diary:
- Date: 28/02/26
- Time: 12:00–15:30 (final timings to be shared closer to the time)
- Location: NIAC, Cardiff
- Theme: Brilliant basics (relevant to both development and performance-level athletes)
- Who can attend: All Welsh event group coaches. Please let me know which athletes you would see value in attending, we have a limit of 12-15 athletes.
- Session duration: 2 hours
Key focus areas include:
Reinforcement of key technical principles
The importance of core stability for hurdling
Proposed schedule:
12:00–13:00 – Coaches Q&A and knowledge sharing
13:30–15:30 – Practical session with athletes, followed by Q&A
15:45 – Close
Further details will follow in due course. In the meantime, please let me know your interest to attend.
Best regards,
Rhys Williams
Pathway Lead and National Talent Development Coordinator – Sprints
Address: Cardiff International Sports Campus, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ
Mobile: 07740 637660 Office: 02920644870
Email: rhys.williams@welshathletics.org
Website: www.welshathletics.org
