Forest Feast Agility Challenge Tullaroan AC

Young Athletes from Tullaroan Athletics Club were presented with a Forest Feast Little Athletics Pack in Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny as part   of a nationwide   programme   which   is   encouraging    and   providing resources for children   to become involved in grassroots athletics.

Tullaroan AC

Tullaroan Athletics Clubs in Co. Kilkenny recently hosted the Forest Feast Agility Challenge in Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny, over 30 young athletes turned up on the night and all seemed to enjoy the challenge.

The recent partnership between Athletics Ireland and dried fruit and nut experts Forest Feast supports the growth of grassroot athletics in Ireland through the major sponsorship of Little Athletics.

Athletics Ireland developed the initiative to enhance the agility,  co­ ordination   and balance  of 5-10yearolds, the age group identified  as the fundamental stage in longer term physical  development of children.

Colin Byrne, regional development officer for Athletics Ireland said: This programme makes athletics  fun for kids and now with Forest Feast we  can   work   to   increase  participation  Thanks to all the athletes for getting involved and also to the Tullaroan coaches Eileen and Martina for their help on the night.