Juniors

Juniors:

Junior athletics is provided by a dedicated team of qualified athletics coaches.

Thetford Athletic Club’s key aims are:

• Raise the profile of athletics amongst children in the community.

• Introduce children ages 8+ to athletics within a fun, exciting and challenging format.

• Introduce athletics to minority groups.

• Introduce, support and develop coaches, officials and support staff.

• Give the opportunity for children to participate in athletic leagues, star:track, track & field, cross-country, road running, open meetings and championship competitions.

• Help children to improve their athletic skill and give them the opportunity to progress their performance.

• Developing the leadership skills of young athletes.

• To work with local School Sports Partnerships and National Governing Body’s to provide opportunities to develop athletes and coaches.

• To provide dedicated coaches for specific event groups.

The junior athletic club meet at Kilverstone Hall, Thetford, IP24 2RL on the following days:-

Monday 6pm - 7pm

Thursday 6pm - 7pm

Saturday 10am - 12.00pm

All sessions are led by experienced UK Athletics qualified coaches. Athletes are given the opportunity to experience the full range of track and field events, including all running, jumping and throwing events.

Competition is provided in many forms including track and field (Spring/Summer), Cross Country (Autumn/Winter) and indoor Sportshall athletics (Autumn/Winter).

For further information on the junior sessions, please contact:-

Gary Howe (Discus, Shot & Hammer, Strength and Conditioning) on 01842 753447

Mick Johnson (Year 8+, sprints, hurdles and jumps) on 01842 878335

Ann Kirton (Jumps and U11's) on 01953 887490

Dean Kirton (Middle Distance, Cross Country and Road Running) on 01953 887490

Child Policy

Why not come along and join us?

We offer a free trial period to all potential new members.

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QuadKids is an exciting sporting concept designed to give more children the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of athletics and to identify the stars of tomorrow.

Further info can be found at:

http://www.quadkids.org/