Group 365
Athletics
(Under 12s)
Our introduction to running, sprinting, jumping and throwing is aimed at children in school years 5 and 6 who are ready be coached in the skills and techniques involved in all the athletic disciplines that make up track and field. Our coaching aims to give children a rounded introduction to athletics so that they can confidently represent school or club in these events.
- Let us know your child wishes to join us by completing a sign-up form.
- Wait until you have received a reply. We will let you know whether we have spaces in this session or not.
- Come to the session or join the waiting list.
Autumn 2026
- Thursday 10th September – Thursday 10th December 2026.
- No session on Thursday 25th October (half-term).
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
- First 3 months + initial joining fee: £45.
- Quarterly subscription of £23 thereafter.
Run and lead by a group of Holland Sports Athletics Club seniors as well as keen parent volunteers, the group sets out to foster a love of sport as well as introduce young people to the wider benefits of being part of a thriving local, sports club.
Our Club Timetable shows when all our sessions take place and who to contact if you are interested in your child joining a group.
Coaching Team: Kirsty Cutting, Gemma Hall, Lyndon Marfell, Nici Jupp, Emily Wightman and Chris Blackburn as well as access to specialist throws, jumps and sprint coaches as part of a termly planned series of coaching sessions.
A typical session will involve a warm-up to get the major muscle groups ready for athletic activity. Young athletes will then typically undertake a series of activities and games to improve balance and help to build strength, agility, balance and co-ordination. The session will always focus on an aspect of athletics: running, jumping or throwing designed to give young athletes a well-rounded introduction to the different disciplines involved in track, field.
Please note: During the winter, Funetics sessions take place in the large hall in the Scout Hut which is located next to the Mill Lane car park. During the summer, sessions will normally be outside on the track unless the weather is poor or inclement, when it will again take place inside the Scout Hut.
Athletes should bring suitable clothing for the weather and a water bottle.
Please note that changing facilities are fairly limited at the Mill Lane Track so athletes normally come ready changed for their session.
