Junior Athletics Program Summary

Program	Description	Age
PlayAthletics 45	PlayAthletics 45 presents movement/athletics skills in a play Environment. It is a concept where the classes are designed to help develop patterns used in all sports and help with coordination, development and motor skills. These skills are brought together by way of games and fun activities.	4 - 5 years
Pentathlon 67	Pentathlon 67 continues to improve basic coordination with the introduction of high jump, long jump,sprints, shot and middle distance, using a points scoring system based on the Pentathlon theme. All events are conducted with an emphasis on enjoyment, fun and participation.	6 - 7 years
Heptathlon 89	Heptathlon 89 covers the events of high jump, long jump,sprints, shot, middle distance and an introduction to starts and discus, with a points scoring system based on the Heptathlon theme.	8 - 9 years
SpeedPlay 89	This squad caters for the budding athlete from any sport to develop their running technique and leg speed through agility and speed drills.	8 - 9 years
Decathlon 1011	Children will receive coaching in all Primary School track and field events as well as expanding coaching to include Hurdles, Javelin and Crouch starts. There is a points scoring system based on the Decathlon event. Participants will be coached in two events per session, with enjoyment and fun still the key element.	10 - 11 years
RapidFire 1011	This squad caters for the budding speedster to develop their running technique and leg speed through agility and speed drills.	10 - 11 years
Junior X-Country	This squad provides athletes with specialised cross- country training and is aimed at all ability levels. The session will involve hills, fartlek training, interval work and race tactics, and fun!	8 - 12 years
Junior High Jump (Intro to the Flop)	This junior high jump squad caters to athletes who want an introduction to the Fosbury Flop. Your child will receive expert coaching in the scissors and flop techniques. Get a head start for fine tuning your technique over the bar in a fun environment!	10 - 12 years

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