Fitmums & Friends is passionate about supporting people to be more active. We provide a range of running, walking, cycling, buggy and junior athletics sessions across Hull, Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire to help improve fitness and provide an opportunity to socialise with like-minded people.

Among our activities are coached sessions for our adult and junior members. These are run by a team of volunteer and paid Athletics Coaches, Coaching Assistants and Athletics Leaders who do a fabulous job of motivating and supporting our members. We provide full training and support to our coaching team. All of this is explained in more detail below.

Sessions

Our Fitmums & Friends – Juniors and 10 to Teens athletic sessions are for children aged 5 to 18 years. They are fun sessions for children of all abilities to enjoy being more active while developing running, jumping & throwing skills.

We run sessions in Beverley and Hull during school term time:

• Beverley FMJs (5-9 years) – Mondays 4.30pm-5.30pm
• North Hull FMJs (5-9 years) – Tuesdays 5-6pm
• North Hull 10 to Teens (10+ years) – Tuesdays 6-7pm
• Costello FMJs (5-7 years) – Wednesdays 5-6pm
• Costello 10 to Teens (11-14 years) – Fridays 5-6pm
• Costello FMJs (8-11 years) – Saturdays 8.30am-9.30am

Our coaching staff also runs coached sessions for our adult members. We offer hill sessions, strength and conditioning sessions and grass track sessions. These are held at our local clubs across Hull, Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire. Please see our website for full details of locations and times.

Training and support

We provide full training and support to make sure our staff feel ready and confident to coach:

• induction on joining the team
• supervision to support and nurture in the role
• mentor to support through coaching pathway
• training and development opportunities
• closed Facebook group where coaching staff can share ideas and seek support

We support our coaching staff to complete England Athletics qualifications:

Athletics Coach: Coaches embarking on the Athletics Coach qualification develop their technical knowledge and expertise across core event areas in relation to run, jump and throwing activities, as well as specialising in their chosen Event Group area.

Coaching Assistant: The Coaching Assistant qualification is for those who wish to take their first step into coaching in athletics. As an entry level qualification, the course is designed to provide prospective coaches with an introduction to coaching athletics via a range of running, jumping and throwing skills and activities. It also focuses on the introduction of the fundamental movement skills that underpin athletic activities.

Leading Athletics: While not a formal qualification, the Leading Athletics workshop is aimed at individuals who are interested in an introduction to the skills needed in leading athletics activities for young athletes. It’s perfect for athletes (aged 14+) wanting to support younger members at their club, or parents who want to take their first steps into volunteering and leading. Individuals completing the course will be able to support an Athletics Coach leading elements of a training session.