Group 365
Funetics
(Under 10s)
Our introduction to athletics for those children of 7 to 10 years (School Years 3, 4 and 5), aims to give children a fun, rounded grounding in athletics track and field. We use England Athletics developed resources and activities (Funetics) to provide a pathway for young athletes to develop fundamental movement skills and develop a lifelong love for the sport. Young athletes will get the chance to explore how they can use their bodies to run, jump and throw – each session giving an introduction to various athletic movements and skills. 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.
Training Sessions:
Monday (School Year 3 – 5) starting at 18:00 (60 mins) at Track
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 drills to practice balance and help to build strength, followed by a series of games and tasks to improve agility, balance and co-ordination. Mixed in with the games will be activities designed to build core as well as general strength. The main session will also include activities designed to give young athletes a well-rounded introduction to the different disciplines involved in track, field and cross-country. The session will always finish with a warm-down.
Wednesday (School Year 3 – 5) starting at 18:00 (60 mins) at Track
Please note: During the winter, both of these 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.
