Whitworth Park Youngsters Coaching
Do you have a youngster aged 4 to 11 wanting to do more cycling? This where you need to bring them - all welcome, just turn up with a bike in good working order and helmet please! Our aim is a fun, engaging and inclusive environment; where children from 3 to 12 can challenge themselves and grow in confidence.
Kids coaching takes place usually twice a month (see dates on the calendar on the homepage) at 9.30 to 10:45am at Whitworth Park in Darley Dale. The activities are run by British Cycling qualified coaches and include basic riding skills, developing confidence with individual and team exercises and games. The children involved in these sessions range in age from around 4 to 12 and vary greatly in ability. The aim of each session is to improve the ability and confidence of young riders in challenging and fun ways.
Please check the club Facebook page or google calendar for dates.
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Payment will be via an 'honesty box' at sign on - its £1 per rider per session - please note no change can be given!
We run a 3 group structure - Youngest (Bottom) / Middle / Eldest (Top). Guidance on groupings if you haven't been before is below;
Youngest / Bottom Group - youngest riders starting out aged 3 and up - balance bikes and riders taking their first pedal strokes. Bikes with no gears.
Middle Group - older up to age 7/8 able to ride but looking to improve on skills and techniques.
Top / Eldest Group - eldest age up to 12/13 looking to enhance riding skills and techniques.
If we think you may need to move group we will inform you and you can move for the next session - riders can't change during the session for safeguarding reasons.
For the sessions meet at the MCC Tent and table further into the Park.
Some more general things to be aware of around using the Park / Facilities:
The toilets in the Whitworth Park building are usually open
Remember you may have to pay for Car Parking - follow the guidance on the signs.
Any questions please let us know through our contact email and the Club and Coaches are looking forward to seeing the youngsters on their bikes!
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Before you bring your bike along please check over that all is in good working order as Coaches may not be able to assist with mechanical issues. You could run a quick 'M Check' as the Coaches do with the youngsters at the start of their sessions - there is a link to a video here which guides you through this quick and simple process:
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or you can use this video from cycling charity Sustrans which shows more detail on how to check and adjust your bike:
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