Athletics NI in conjunction with British Athletics provide a range of off the shelf workshops that help to provide coaches and leaders with a fundamental understanding of key topics. Details of each of the webinars/workshops so far which can be found below:
Athletics NI Winter Workshop Series – Workshop 3 Announced!
Athletics NI are delighted to introduce the third workshop in our Winter Workshop Series, supporting athletes and coaches in key areas that genuinely impact performance, confidence and long-term wellbeing.
Workshop 3: Female Pelvic Health – Confidence, Control & Long-Term Strength with Gráinne Donnelly
Gráinne Donnelly is an Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, a Doctoral Researcher at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. She also sits on the Board of Trustees for the POGP Charitable Body and on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Active Pregnancy Foundation.
This workshop aims to raise awareness and understanding of pelvic floor health—what’s normal, how it works, and what to do when something doesn’t feel right. Attendees will learn about common pelvic floor issues, contributing factors, and practical strategies that athletes and coaches can apply straight away.
Venue: Les Jones Room, Athletics House, MPT, BT9 5PR
Date: Sunday 22nd February
Time: 1pm–3pm
Cost: £20
Female Pelvic Health with Gráinne Donnelly
A must-attend session for athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants to build confidence and long-term pelvic health strength.
UKA has revised its policy on First Aid provision for Coaches and Leaders so that it is aligned with the HSE requirements under Civil Law and Duty of Care. We are aware that a number of Coaches have already undertaken first aid training as good practice which is great but given recent incidents there will now be a requirement for all UKA Licensed Coaches and Leaders to have a suitable level First Aid Training certificate, renewable every three years in line with the re-licensing process. Details on what sort of First Aid Training Coaches & Leaders will need is available on the below flowchart:
