Get set for StarTrack – Learn to Run, Jump and Throw with expert coaching, and have great fun!
The scheme is Athletics NI’s flagship grassroots programme, which aims to introduce young people aged 8 to 15 years old to the sport and help them to develop their skills.
Did you know?
- Jessica Ennis-Hill started her Athletics career taking part in StarTrack as a 10 year old!
- StarTrack schemes are run locally, organised by a range of bodies including local authority development units, clubs, schools and partnerships.
- Each scheme is led by qualified coaches and they take place right across the UK.
- Every year more than 20,000 children take part in StarTrack schemes.
- StarTrack is a great way of helping young athletes in transition from school to club athletics.
- StarTrack is a fun athletics experience in a safe and enjoyable environment.
All StarTracks are multi-events: sprints, hurdles, jumps (high & long), throws (shot & javelin), endurance, orienteering and games.
Scheme 1: 2 Day Summer Startrack
Dates: Monday 18 July – Tuesday 19 July 2016
Times: 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Down High School Pitches, Mount Crescent, Downpatrick, Co-Down, BT30 6EU
Contact Information: Dean Adams (dean@athleticsni.org)
Scheme 2: 2 Day Summer Startrack
Dates: Wednesday 20 July – Thursday 21 July 2016
Times: 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: St Colmans College Track, 46 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PP
Contact Information: Adam McMullen (adam@athleticsni.org)