LITTLE ATHLETICS

Little Athletics introduces children between the ages of 8 and 13 to track and field activities. The programme offers a series of competitions that promotes a "Be Your Best" attitude. The emphasis is on fun, participation, performance and improving technique. The aim of the programme reflects WPA’s mission and particularly focus on developing children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletic activities.

Objectives

Sign up 500 athletes per event
Develop the skills and techniques of junior athletes
Offer track and field competition throughout the year rather than the current short season
Provide an opportunity for all junior athletes to participate in competition regardless of ability or previous representation
Give coaches the opportunity to monitor athletes and find ways to improve performance
Assist athletes who do not have a coach to connect with potential coaches/clubs
Provide an opportunity for WPA Scouts to identify potential future world class athletes

Sprint Events	Middle Distance	Field Events
60m	800m	Long jump
80m	600m	High jump
100m	1200m	Shot-Put
150m	1500m
200m
Hurdles

Upcoming Events:

DATE	EVENT	VENUE
03 October 2020	Little Athletics	TBC
10 October 2020	Little Athletics	TBC
24 October 2020	Little Athletics	TBC
31 October 2020	Little Athletics	TBC
14 November 2020	Little Athletics	TBC
20 November 2020	Little Athletics	TBC