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22/07/2023 00:00, In Blog / School News /

Over the summer holidays, Starting Blocs (powered by Welsh Athletics) will be working with local partners to deliver athletics camps and sessions to children aged 4-12 across Wales during the summer holidays. The sessions will cover all the various disciplines of athletics, introducing children to the sport in a fun and engaging way. Delivered by our expert coaches, many of whom coach at their local club, children will have a great experience learning new skills to support them in athletics and other sports.

About Starting Blocs

Starting Blocs is a fun, exciting program to introduce children to the sport of athletics.

Children will learn the key movement skills needed for a life in sport, in a safe and positive environment, through games that are designed to teach children the foundations of running, jumping, and throwing.

Find your nearest session

You can find your nearest session by visiting the Starting Blocs website.

Please note times, dates and prices may vary across Wales.

Starting Blocs sessions are happening in...

Aberystwyth, delivered by The Urdd (Aberystwyth University)

Caerphilly, delivered by Sport Caerphilly (Oakdale Track)

Cardiff, delivered by GLL Better (Western, Eastern & Llanishen Leisure Centres)

Cardiff, delivered by Welsh Athletics (Cardiff & Vale College, Dumballs Road)

Caernarfon, delivered by The Urdd (Ysgol Maesincla & Ysgol Bro Lleu)

Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, delivered by Little Lions Athletics (St Cyres School)

Lampeter, delivered by The Urdd (YBP Lampeter)

Merthyr Tydfil, delivered by Welsh Athletics (Merthyr College)

Pwllheli, delivered by The Urdd (Pwllheli Sports Club)

Wrexham, delivered by Active Wrexham (Queensway Stadium)

Can’t find a session near to you? Why not look at becoming a Starting Blocs deliverer? Email holli.jehu@welshathletics.org for more information!