For general queries, please contact us on: info@athleticsni.org, or 028 9060 2707.
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Interim Ceo: Fergus Cooper |
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Mr Cooper has previously led 5 charities including Save the Children, Belfast Community Circus School and most recently the Speedwell Trust. He is a specialist interim executive panel member with CO3, the chief officers’ association for the voluntary sector. Read more here Email: ceo@athleticsni.org
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Events Manager: Catherine Ashford |
Talent Lead: Laura Kerr |
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I am responsible for the planning, preparation and organisation of the Athletics NI events including cross country, road running and track & field. My role also includes looking after all the Commercial elements within the organisation, which entails seeking ways to increase and maximise our yearly income. I do this by applying for grant applications, gaining new sponsors and partners and being the main contact throughout the contract. I also play a role in the administration of the organisation which I manage the ordering of stock, NI & Ulster kit and medals. Email: catherine.ashford@athleticsni.org Phone: 07795082619 |
I drive the vision and manage the delivery of athlete development at the talent level. This includes managing the Youth Academy (for athletes aged 15-21) and associated staff, curriculum, camps, physiotherapy and strength & conditioning. Through the delivery of programmes for high potential athletes and their coaches we aim to nurture talent to enhance the pipeline of junior athletes who go on to become successful seniors representing Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games and GB & NI or Ireland at major championships. I lead the team management for Youth & U20 competitions which are important stepping stones toward senior representation. Email: laura.kerr@athleticsni.org Phone: 07587881497 |
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Marketing & Communications Manager & Equality Officer: Shauna Bratten |
Performance Lead: Tom Reynolds |
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I lead on the day-to-day marketing and communications activities including website management; managing all social media channels; event promotion; promotion of coach and official education programmes; and promotion of the Mary Peters Track. My role also includes managing the organisation of certain events (Les Jones 10k, Team Trophy and Athletics NI Open Meets). I am also the Equality Officer working to ensure that Athletics NI supports an inclusive and diverse community which is open to all, and liaising with UK Athletics and the Home Country Federations. I also cover the Admin & Events Assistant role. Email: shauna.bratten@athleticsni.org Phone: 07841804032 |
Email: tom.reynolds@athleticsni.org Phone: 07841804034 |
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Officials Coordinator: Liz Glover |
Development Manager: Eilish Ward |
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As Officials Coordinator my role is to recruit, train and deploy officials and volunteers across all aspects of athletics. In conjunction with the Technical Officials Sub Committee, I arrange for the appointment of officials at ANI permitted events and ensure that there is adequate and ongoing communication with officials. My role also includes supporting local officials as they progress through the Official’s Education Pathway and to co-ordinate the nomination process of NI Officials to UKA selection meetings. Email: officials@athleticsni.org Phone: 028 9060 2707 |
As the Development Manage, I provide leadership and influence in the areas of club, coach, officials and volunteer development and advocate for the quality of athletics experience for all participants through an Athlete-First, System-Led and Performance-Driven philosophy. I work with clubs to assist them to improve the quality of athletics provision and to provide support, as well as delivering learning and development programmes for the athletics workforce. Email: eilish.ward@athleticni.org Phone: 07917901971 |
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Welfare Officer: Allister Woods |
Pathways Coach & Administrator: Amy Foster |
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Email: welfare@athleticsni.org Phone: 07379125120 |
In my role as Pathways Coach and Administrator I co-ordinate and deliver support to athletes and coaches in Athletics NI Pathway programs. This includes delivery of weekly physical and technical preparation sessions for athletes; regular athlete, coach and parent education sessions and athlete profiling and monitoring where I take lead responsibility for capturing and analysing strength and speed data and providing feedback to athletes and coaches. I lead on all Academy communications to athletes, coaches and parents. Email: amy.foster@athleticsni.org Phone: 07503627996 I currently also have a role in Coach Education where I am responsible for the administration of formal coach education courses. For coaching queries email: coaching@athleticsni.org |
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Para Development Officer: Heather Ardis |
Athletics Development Assistant: Luke Dinsmore |
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As Para Development Officer I plan, lead and drive a talent search initiative/ taster sessions through key partners including Athletics Clubs, schools, Disability Sport NI and Special Olympics. I recruit suitable coaches for the programmes and provide necessary and appropriate CPD opportunities as well as organising for some of the top British Athletics Para coaches to take coaching workshops in NI. I also deliver the Buggy Club NI initiative, to support females to take part in sport at all levels and to help them after they have had a baby to get physically strong and helping support their mental health. Buggy Club NI is also open to men and it has also helped them with their physical and mental health. |
As Athletics Development Assistant I am predominantly responsible for overseeing and completing administrative tasks within the Coaching department. I work closely with the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in both the Sporting Winners and Sporting Clubs initiatives. I am also responsible for processing Access NI applications and issuing Athletics NI Coach and Official licences. |
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Running Participation Coach: Paula Wallace |
Running Participation Coach: Patricia Campbell |
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As Running Participation Coach for the East of Northern Ireland I support high quality coaching practice and running club development throughout Northern Ireland. I am passionate about developing clubs, coaches and their runners at all levels and abilities to achieve their targets. I support running clubs and coaches through Athletics NI coaching programmes and Run NI, developing resources that build coaching expertise to help improve the experience and performances of runners. Email: paula.wallace@athleticsni.org Phone: 07570673362 |
As Running Participation Coach for the West of Northern Ireland I support high quality coaching practice and running club development throughout Northern Ireland. I am passionate about developing clubs, coaches and their runners at all levels and abilities to achieve their targets. I support running clubs and coaches through Athletics NI coaching programmes and Run NI, developing resources that build coaching expertise to help improve the experience and performances of runners. Email: patricia.campbell@athleticsni.org Phone: 07587051412 |
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